The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board adopts new §153.23, Inactive Certificate or License, with changes to the proposed text as published in the July 25, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 5731). Subsection (b)(3) is being deleted as it does not apply in this section. The new §153.23, is necessary to implement provisions of Senate Bill 1013, 78th Legislature, Regular Session, which amended the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Chapter 1103, Occupations Code).

The adopted new rule would provide for inactive status for currently certified or licensed appraisers; inactive status for those whose license or certification has expired within one year; conditions imposed during inactive status; and conditions to return to active status.

A written comment was received from the Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas, Inc., in support for the adoption of new 22 TAC §153.23, Inactive Certificate or License.

The new rule is adopted under the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Subchapter D, Board Powers and Duties (Occupations Code, Chapter 1103), which provides the board with authority to adopt rules.

Section 1103.156, Fees; §1103.211, Certificate or License Renewal, Continuing Education; §1103.151, Rules Relating to Certificates and Licenses; §1101.153, Rules Relating to Continuing Education, will be affected by the adoption. After September 1, 2003, the effective date of Senate Bill 1013, §1103.213, Inactive Certificate or License; §1103.451, Complaint; §1103.551, Injunction; §1103.552, Administrative Penalty; §1103.5535, Civil Penalty for engaging in Activity Without Required Certificate or License; will also be affected.