July 6, 1999, Tonia J. Wood, Appraisal Archivist
Agency
Contact
This agency contact information was current at the time of the report but may have changed in the interim. Please call (512-463-5455) for current contact information of the agency's records manager or records liaison for these records.
Nancy Guevremont
Human Resources Officer
Texas Real Estate Commission
1101 Camino La Costa
Austin, TX 78752
Agency
History and Structure
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
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Project
Review
I was assigned to appraise the records of the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board as part of the records of the Texas Real Estate
Commission on January 28, 1999.
I reviewed the Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and 10th
ed., Statutes, Strategic plans (1998 and earlier), Legislative
appropriations requests (1998 and earlier), FY 1997 TREC annual financial
report, and the TALCB web site (
http://www.talcb.state.tx.us/AgencyInfo/default.asp).
Three series are listed as archival on the agency retention schedule:
biennial budget requests, TALCB board meeting agenda, and TALCB board meeting
minutes.
Seven series are marked for archival review on the agency retention
schedule: administrative correspondence, legal opinions and advise from legal
counsel, news or press releases, policies and procedures manuals,
administrative reports, conference reports and papers, and speeches.
Two series that the State Archives has determined to be archival are
listed on the TALCB retention schedule: Reports, Annual and Biennial agency
reports – Non-fiscal and Strategic plans.
Two series are not listed as archival on the retention schedule, but are
of interest due to the length of the retention period: Appraiser registry fee
report and Appraiser random experience verification report.
Two series were not listed on the retention schedule but are created by
the agency and are archival: Organization charts and Meetings –
supporting documentation.
As part of the current appraisal project, I mailed introductory letters on
February 8, 1999 from Chris LaPlante, Director of the Archives and
Information Services Division, to the Administrator of the Real Estate
Commission, Wayne Thorburn, and the Commissioner of the Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board, Renil Linér, along with the list of record
series to be appraised. I contacted Nancy Guevremont, Human Resources Officer
and Records Management Officer, by phone on February 16, 1999 and set a
meeting for March 10, 1999 at 9:00 a.m.
On March 10, 1999 I met with Nancy Guevremont at the Real Estate
Commission offices and went over the appraisal process and information
requested for the record series reviews for both TREC and TALCB. Nancy
mentioned that she had not inventoried the agency's records when developing
the retention schedule, but had used the state records retention schedule and
input from staff regarding what records they thought were created. A separate
annual report/annual financial report is not created for TALCB, a separate
non-fiscal annual report is not created for TREC, any narrative is included
in the TREC annual financial report which is titled the annual report.
After a number of phone calls and e-mails and one additional site visit to
gather information, I had sufficient information to produce this appraisal
report.
Previous Destructions
There are no destruction requests on file at the Archives and Information
Services Division for the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
The agency was created after the Real Estate Commission's retention schedule
was in place.
Archival Holdings
TALCB board meeting agenda and minutes, 1990-1999, 0.48 cubic ft.
Records are minutes and agenda for meetings of the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) and its predecessor, the Real
Estate Appraiser Certification Committee (TREACC) of the Texas Real Estate
Commission, dating from 1990-1999. Minutes date from February 1990 to
August 1997 with some gaps. Agenda date from April 1993 to May 1999 with
some gaps. The first meeting of the TREACC was held in November 1989, the
TALCB replaced the committee in July 1991. Minutes detail the development
of guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures, and forms for the licensing,
certification, and regulation of real estate appraisers. Other items
discussed at board meetings include legislation, staff reports by the
commissioner, committee reports, and the budget. Minutes are missing from
November 1989 to January 1990, December 1990 to January 1991, August 1992,
July 1993, August and November 1995, August 1996, and from September 1997
to present. Agenda are missing from November 1989 to March 1993, May and
October 1993, April 1995, August 1996, and February 1998.
Project Outcome
The following is a summary of appraisal decisions
for the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board records.
Continue to use archival code A for these series:
Biennial budget requests–Add note to Remarks
column: “The
archival requirement for this series is fulfilled by sending
the required copies to the Publications Depository Program,
Texas State Library and Archives Commission (13 Texas Administrative
Code, Section 3.4(3)).”
Board
meeting minutes–Combine with Board meeting agenda
and rename “Board meeting agenda and minutes.” Add
note to Remarks column: “Agency retains permanent record copy. The
archival requirement will be met by sending a copy to the Archives and
Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives
Commission.” The Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board needs
to send meeting minutes to the Archives and Information Services
Division, dating from November 1989 to January 1990, December 1990 to
January 1991, August 1992, July 1993, August and November 1995, August
1996, and September 1997 to present. Copies of agenda from November 1989
to March 1993, May and October 1993, April 1995, August 1996, and
February 1998 also need to be sent to the Archives.
The following series need to have archival
code A added to the retention schedule:
Strategic plans–Add
note to Remarks column: “The archival requirement for this series
is fulfilled by sending the required copies to the Publications
Depository Program, Texas State Library and Archives Commission
(13 Texas Administrative Code, Section 3.4(1)(C)).”
Administrative correspondence–Change archival
review code R to archival code A, send records that have fulfilled their
retention to the Archives and Information Services Division, and
yearly thereafter. [At end of fiscal year 1999, send correspondence
through fiscal year 1996.]
The following series need to be added to the
retention schedule with archival code A:
Organization charts–Set retention period as
“until superseded.” Add note to Remarks column: “Included
in strategic plan. The archival requirement for this series will be met by
sending required copies of the strategic plan to the Publications
Depository Program, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.”
Meetings–Supporting documentation–Set
retention period for two years and send records that have met the retention
period to the Archives and Information Services Division. [At the end of
fiscal year 1999, send meeting files through the end of fiscal year 1997.]
Replace
archival review code R with archival exception code E:
Administrative reports–Remove archival review
code R, replace with archival exception code E, and add the following to
the Remarks column: “Archival review code removed subsequent to
appraisal by Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State
Library and Archives Commission, July 6, 1999.”
Remove R, rename series, change series
item number and retention period:
Policies
and procedures manuals [all six series]–The
series item number and title should be changed to 3.3.025 Job
procedure records with a retention of US+3 to reflect the content
of the series.
Other series reviewed which have been appraised
as non-archival:
Appraiser registry fee report
Appraiser random experience verification report
Remove the following series, which do not exist,
from the retention schedule:
Legal
opinions and advice from legal counsel
News or press releases–One
news release was created in 1991 and serves as an attachment
to minutes.
Annual
and biennial agency reports–Non-fiscal–Narrative information
normally found in an annual agency report is included
in an addendum to the Texas Real Estate Commission's annual financial report.
Speeches
Conference
reports and papers
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Record
Series Reviews
Record
Series Review
Series Title: Biennial budget requests
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series? Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.1 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
According to the agency retention schedule, biennial budget requests
are kept six years after completion. Actual agency holdings date
1992-1998 covering fiscal years 1994-2001; size is 0.5 cubic ft.
Requests are located in the TALCB offices.
Description:
These records are the legislative appropriation requests of the Texas
Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board submitted to the Legislative
Budget Board and others. The records date from 1992-[ongoing]. The requests
generally contain narrative statements of agency functions or programs.
Program objectives are listed, along with a description of each objective,
discussion of performance measures, statistics, program need indicators, and
expenses expended, current, and projected, at different funding levels. From
November 1989 until July 1, 1991, the real estate appraiser certification and
regulatory program was carried out through the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
Appropriations requests for the program were included in TREC's biennial
budget request dating 1990 for fiscal years 1992-1993. The TALCB budget is
linked to Goal 4 of the Real Estate Commission's legislative appropriation
request, so TREC's request must be consulted to fully understand the TALCB
legislative appropriation request.
Purpose:
The purpose of this series is to request appropriations
from the legislature and to provide justification for the amounts
requested.
Agency Program:
Biennial budget requests are a mandatory requirement
of the state budgetary process.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records:
Legislative Budget Board, Legislative Budget Estimates
have been published since fiscal years 1954 and 1955. This publication, a
compilation of data for all state agencies, summarizes the fiscal
information found in agency-submitted budgets or appropriations requests,
but omits most of the narrative.
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Biennial budget requests
Series item number: 1.1.004
Agency item number: AC-3
Archival code: A
Retention: AC+6
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: The archival requirement for this series
is fulfilled by sending the required copies to the Publications
Depository Program, Texas State Library and Archives Commission
(13 Texas Administrative Code, Section 3.4(3)). The Texas Documents
Collection has biennial budget requests dating from 1992 to 1998
covering fiscal years 1994 to 2001.
Biennial budget requests prepared by state agency boards and/or
commissions provide evidence of an agency's fiscal performance and needs. The
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board records retention schedule
is correct for this series. The archival requirement for these records is
fulfilled by sending the required copies to the Publications Depository
Program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Add note to
Remarks column: “The archival requirement for this series is fulfilled
by sending the required copies to the Publications Depository Program, Texas
State Library and Archives Commission (13 Texas Administrative Code, Section
3.4(3)).”
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Record Series Review
Series
Title: Board meeting agenda
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series? Yes
Annual accumulation: fractional
Agency holdings:
Retention for board meeting agenda is permanent. Actual agency holdings
date 1989 to present, size is 0.6 cubic ft. Agenda are filed with the meeting
minutes and located in TALCB offices.
Description:
Records
are agenda dating from 1989-[ongoing] which note the date, time,
and location of Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
meetings and list the subjects to be discussed.
Purpose:
Agenda
are created to notify all interested parties of the purpose for
board meetings.
Agency Program:
Governmental bodies are required to provide written notice of the date,
hour, place, and subject of each meeting held by the governmental body.
(V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 551.041)
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: Texas Register, Secretary of State
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: Summaries printed in the Texas Register
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: TALCB Board meeting agenda
Series item number: 1.1.016
Agency item number: AC-10
Archival code: A
Retention: PM
Archival holdings:
TALCB Board meeting agenda, 1993-1999, fractional
Records are agenda for TALCB meetings dating April 1993 to May 1999 with
some gaps. Agenda note the date, time, and location of board meetings and
list the subjects to be discussed. The Archives and Information Services
Division is missing agenda from November 1989 to March 1993, May and October
1993, April 1995, August 1996, and February 1998. These agenda are filed
with the board meeting minutes in the series TALCB board meeting agenda and
minutes, 1990-1999.
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
Board meeting agenda provide a table of contents for and an overview of the
board meeting minutes. These agenda are appraised as archival because they
provide information about the board meeting minutes and enhance access to the
minutes. The Appraiser Board should combine this series with the board
meeting minutes as recommended in the 1998 State Records Retention Schedule
under the new item number (1.1.058). Add note to Remarks column: “Agency
retains permanent record copy. The archival requirement will be met by sending
a copy to the Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library
and Archives Commission.” Copies of missing agenda need to be
transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission. Agenda are missing from November 1989
to March 1993, May and October 1993, April 1995, August 1996, and February
1998.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Board meeting minutes
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series? Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.25 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
Retention of board meeting minutes is permanent. Actual agency holdings
date from 1989 to present; size is 0.6 cubic ft., minutes are filed with
agenda and located in the TALCB offices.
Description:
Records are meeting minutes including attachments, dating 1989-[ongoing] of
the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and its predecessor the
Texas Real Estate Appraiser Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate
Commission. Attachments include a letter and news release. Minutes list
attendees and location of meetings, mention election of board officers, and
summarize reports presented by the TALCB commissioner and board committees to
the board. Minutes concern the development of rules and regulations regarding
the licensing and certification of appraisers, proposed legislation, approval
of education courses, education and experience requirements for appraisers,
reciprocity, complaints against appraisers, budget and personnel issues, and
involvement in the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials. Some minutes
are included for the Education and Enforcement committees.
Purpose:
Meeting
minutes provide a permanent record of board meetings.
Agency Program:
Governing bodies of state agencies are required
to create meeting minutes under the Open Meetings Act. (V.T.C.A.,
Government Code, Section 551.021)
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: TALCB Board meeting minutes
Series item number: 1.1.017
Agency item number: AC-11
Archival code: A
Retention: PM
Archival holdings:
TALCB board meeting minutes, 1990-1997,
0.48 cubic ft.
Records are meeting minutes including attachments of the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board and its predecessor the Texas Real Estate
Appraiser Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission,
dating February 1990 to August 1997 with some gaps. Attachments include a
letter and news release. Minutes list attendees and location of meetings,
mention election of board officers, and summarize reports presented by the
TALCB commissioner and board committees to the board. Minutes concern the
development of rules and regulations regarding the licensing and
certification of appraisers, proposed legislation, approval of education
courses, education and experience requirements for appraisers, reciprocity,
complaints against appraisers, budget and personnel issues, and involvement
in the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials. Some minutes are
included for the Education and Enforcement committees. Minutes are missing
from November 1989 to January 1990, December 1990 to January 1991, August
1992, July 1993, August and November 1995, August 1996, and from September
1997 to present. TALCB board meeting agenda are filed with these minutes in
the series TALCB board meeting agenda and minutes, 1990-1999.
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
Minutes of governing boards and commissions have been appraised as archival
because they provide evidence of the governing body's decisions. The TALCB
should combine this series with the board meeting agenda as recommended in the
1998 State Records Retention Schedule under the new item number (1.1.058) and
rename the series TALCB board meeting agenda and minutes. Add note to Remarks
column: “Agency retains permanent record copy. The archival requirement
will be met by sending a copy to the Archives and Information Services
Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.” Copies of the
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board minutes need to be sent to
the Archives to fill in gaps: minutes are missing from November 1989 to
January 1990, December 1990 to January 1991, August 1992, July 1993, August
and November 1995, August 1996, and from September 1997 to present.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Administrative correspondence
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series?
Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.2 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
According to the agency retention schedule, administrative correspondence
is to be retained for three years. Actual agency holdings date from 1989 to
present; size is approximately 2 cubic ft. Correspondence is located in the
TALCB offices.
Description:
Types of records are correspondence, meeting notices, agenda, policy
statements, reports, and other material dating from 1989-[ongoing] which are
the administrative correspondence files for the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board. Correspondence covers the development, approval, and
implementation of Texas' appraiser regulatory program, and includes
information on federal laws, standards, and qualifications. Correspondence is
addressed to the TALCB commissioner and board. Correspondents include the
Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination
Council, and the Appraiser Qualifications Board and Appraisal Standards Board
of the Appraisal Foundation, as well as the foundation itself.
Purpose:
Administrative
correspondence communicates information concerning the development
and implementation of guidelines for regulating appraisers.
Agency Program:
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Grouped by agency,
then chronological.
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: Records at the Appraisal Subcommittee of
the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and at
the Appraiser Qualifications Board and Appraisal Standards Board
of the Appraisal Foundation.
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Administrative correspondence
Series item number: 1.1.007
Agency item number: AC-5
Archival code: R
Retention: 3
Archival holdings:
None
Appraisal Decision:
The Appraiser Board fulfills a federally-mandated function. The
administrative correspondence files contain correspondence and related
materials from federal agencies/organizations regarding the development and
implementation of the appraiser regulatory program in Texas. This series
provides significant information on the federal government's role in TALCB and
complements the minutes and meetings supporting documentation series. I
recommend this series be appraised as archival. The agency should send to the
Archives files that have reached their retention period. [At the end of fiscal
year 1999, send files from 1989 through the end of fiscal year 1996.]
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Record Series Review
Series Title: Policies and procedures manuals
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series? Yes
Annual accumulation: fractional
Agency holdings:
Retention of policies and procedures manual is until superseded. The agency
has the current manual, dating 1999, size is fractional. Located in the TALCB
offices.
Description:
The
job procedure manual, 1999, of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board contains step-by-step instructions on how
to perform particular jobs.
Purpose: Manuals are for
use by employee doing job currently, another employee who is substituting,
or a new employee.
Agency Program:
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: By
topic
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None at the agency
prior to the most recent revision
Problems: Outdated manuals
were destroyed even though the series carries the archival review
code R.
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
As
procedures are changed, applicable parts of instructions are rewritten
and outdated parts are discarded by the agency.
Publications based
on records: None
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Policies and procedures manuals (TALCB)
Series item number: 1.1.025
Agency item number: AC-15
Archival code: R
Retention: US
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
Job procedure manuals which detail specific tasks rather than laying out
policies of the agency and division provide too much detail at too low a
level. If these manuals included policy for the division, I would appraise
them as archival. Since these are job-specific manuals, they do not meet the
informational and evidential value requirements for archival retention. The
agency also recommends removal of the archival review code R since these are
simply working guides. I appraise the job procedure manuals as not archival.
The series item number and title should be changed to 3.3.025 Job procedure
records with a retention of US+3 to reflect the content of the series.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Administrative reports
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series?
Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.1 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
According to the agency retention schedule, administrative reports are kept
for three years. Actual agency holdings date from 1996-present; size is 0.2
cubic ft. and are located in the TALCB offices.
Description:
Records are administrative reports dating 1996-[ongoing]. Reports contain
cumulative figures and statistics for Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board activities. Reports include comparisons of the number of
appraisers with and without real estate licenses, the number of appraisers who
renewed licenses and certifications, the numbers of active certifications in
each appraiser category from fiscal year 1994 to present, and the number of
renewals from fiscal year 1993 to present. Figures are in table and chart form
Purpose:
Reports
present statistics compiled about TALCB activities.
Agency Program:
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None at agency before
1996
Problems: The
TALCB destroys administrative reports after they have fulfilled
the retention period listed on the schedule even though the series
is coded for archival review.
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives and Information Services
Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission were checked for
the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and none were found for
this series or the equivalent or related series. The TALCB destroys
administrative reports after they have fulfilled the retention period listed
on the schedule.
Publications based
on records: Monthly TALCB staff report
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Reports--Administrative
Series item number: 1.1.031
Agency item number: AC-19
Archival code: R
Retention: 3
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
The administrative reports provide detailed information about active
licensees. The summary of the commissioner's staff report included in the
minutes provides the number of active licensees to date. [Copies of staff
reports are included in the meetings supporting documentation series.] Numbers
of active licensees are also included in strategic plans and biennial budget
requests. The information found in the minutes, meetings–supporting
documentation, strategic plans, and biennial budget requests series is
sufficient for documenting the numbers of licensed and certified appraisers. I
recommend that the administrative reports be appraised as not archival.
Archival review code R should be replaced by archival exception code E and the
following statement should be included in the Remarks column of the retention
schedule: “Archival review code removed subsequent to appraisal by
Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, July 6, 1999.”
Record Series Review
Series Title: Strategic plans
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series? Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.1 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
Retention of strategic plans is permanent. Actual agency holdings date from
1992 to present; size is 0.6 cubic ft., located in TALCB offices.
Description:
Records are strategic plans of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board, dating from 1992-[ongoing]. Strategic plans include a
statement on the missions and goals of the agency, a description of measures
for outcome and output of the agency, the identification of groups of people
served by the agency, an analysis of the use of resources by the agency, an
analysis of expected changes due to changes in state and federal law, a
description of means and strategies to meet the agency's needs, and a
description of capital improvement needs.
Purpose:
Strategic
plans describe the long term strategy developed by the board.
Agency Program:
State agencies are required by law to produce
strategic plans in even-numbered years, covering five fiscal years
beginning with the next odd-numbered fiscal year. (V.T.C.A., Government
Code, Section 2056.002)
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Strategic plans
Series item number: 1.1.055
Agency item number: AC-29
Archival code:
Retention: PM
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: The archival requirement for this series is fulfilled by
sending the required copies of strategic plans to the Publications
Depository Program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (13
Texas Administrative Code, Section 3.4(1)(C)). The Texas Documents
Collection of the Archives and Information Services Division holds strategic
plans for the TALCB dating from 1994-1998 and covering fiscal years
1995-2003. The strategic plan for 1992 covering fiscal years 1992-1998 is
missing.
Appraisal Decision:
add archival code A to the retention schedule and include the following
note in the Remarks column: “The archival requirement for this series is
fulfilled by sending the required copies to the Publications Depository
Program, Texas State Library and Archives Commission (13 Texas Administrative
Code, Section 3.4(1)(C)).” The TALCB should send a copy of the strategic
plan from 1992 to the Archives for transfer to the Texas Documents Collection.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Appraiser registry fee report
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series?
No
Ongoing record series? Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.6 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
According to the agency retention schedule, appraiser registry fee reports
are kept permanently. Actual agency holdings date from July 1992 to present;
size is approximately 1.15 cubic ft. and records are stored in TALCB offices.
Description:
Records are reports dating 1992-[ongoing] which list TALCB licensees and
fees remitted. Annual fees are collected by TALCB and paid to the Appraisal
Subcommittee (ASC) in Washington, D.C. The ASC of the Federal Financial
Institutions Examination Council was created by Title XI of FIRREA, the
Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989
(12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351), the “savings and loan bailout bill.
” The ASC approves and monitors the various state real estate appraiser
licensing and regulatory programs and is funded by a national registry fee.
The TALCB collects a $25 annual national registry fee from each licensee and
transmits the fees to the ASC in accordance with Title XI of FIRREA and
Section 13 of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Vernon's
Ann. Civ. St., Article 6573a.2).
Purpose:
Appraiser
registry fee reports record payments made by licensees.
Agency Program:
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: Records at the Appraisal Subcommittee of
the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and at
the Appraiser Qualifications Board and Appraisal Standards Board
of the Appraisal Foundation
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Appraiser registry fee report
Series item number:
Agency item number: AC-51
Archival code:
Retention: PM
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
This series was appraised because of the agency's permanent retention of
the appraiser registry fee reports. The reports provide evidence that
individuals licensed by the TALCB submitted a fee for transmittal to the
Appraisal Subcommittee. Although the agency retains the report for
administrative purposes, the series does not merit transfer to the Archives.
I recommend this series be appraised as not archival.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Appraiser random experience verification report
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series?
Yes
Annual accumulation: fractional
Agency holdings:
Agency retention is permanent. Actual agency holdings date from 1993 to
present; size is 0.2 cubic ft. and reports are located in TALCB offices.
Description:
Records are reports prepared by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board, dating 1993-[ongoing], which contain proof of experience
for five percent of appraiser applicants, selected at random. Section 9 of the
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act provides for experience
verification audits. The section was amended effective September 1, 1995 to
allow for a five percent sampling of applicants to check experience claimed
(Senate Bill 634, 74th Legislature, Regular Session). The board
must verify the evidence of acceptable appraisal experience submitted by an
applicant for certification or licensing by relying on appropriate sampling
techniques applied to not more than five percent of the applications received
by the board. If an application is selected for verification, the applicant
has at least 60 days after the date of selection to prepare any records. This
includes requiring the applicant to complete a form, prescribed by the board,
that includes detailed listings of appraisal experience. Information regarding
each appraisal claimed by the applicant should include the city or county
where the appraisal was performed, the type and description of the building or
property appraised, the approaches to value utilized in the appraisal, the
actual number of hours spent on the appraisal, and other information
determined to be appropriate by the board.
Purpose:
Appraiser
random experience verification reports provide samples of appraisers'
experience to check that applicants are being truthful about their
experience.
Agency Program:
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None at agency before
1993
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Series data from
agency schedule:
Title: Appraiser random experience verification report
Series item number:
Agency item number: AC-52
Archival code:
Retention: PM
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
I appraised this series because the agency permanently retains the
appraiser random experience verification reports. These reports are used by
TALCB to determine if applicants are telling the truth about appraisal
experience. Once applicants have been approved, they are included in the total
of licensed and certified appraisers (found in the minutes, strategic plans,
biennial budget requests, and meetings supporting documentation). Although the
agency maintains the reports for administrative purposes, the reports serve to
validate procedures and have no archival value. I recommend this series be
appraised as not archival.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Organization charts
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series?
No
Ongoing record series?
Yes
Annual accumulation: fractional
Agency holdings:
According to the retention schedule, organization charts are kept until
superseded. Actual agency holdings date 1992-1998; size is fractional cubic
ft. and are located in TALCB offices within strategic plans.
Description:
Records
are organization charts, dating from 1992-[ongoing], which provide
an overview of the organization of the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board in a graphic format.
Purpose:
Organization
charts provide a summary of the organization of the agency.
Agency Program:
Agencies
are required to include organization charts in strategic plans
and other reports to the legislature, governor, or state auditor.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None at agency before
1992; the strategic plan for 1992 is missing from the Texas Documents
Collection.
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Suggested series
from state Records Retention Schedule:
Title: Organization chart
Series item number: 1.1.023
Agency item number:
Archival code: A
Retention: US
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings:
Organization charts are included in copies
of the strategic plans dating 1992-1998.
Appraisal Decision:
Organization charts show the structure of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board in a graphic format. The series is appraised as archival
because it provides information about changes in the makeup of the agency over
a period of time. The TALCB needs to add the series Organization charts to the
retention schedule with archival code A and the following note in the Remarks
column: “Included in strategic plan. The archival requirement for this
series will be met by sending required copies of the strategic plan to the
Publications Depository Program, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
” As long as the board includes organization charts in the strategic
plans and continues to send the plans to the Publications Depository Program,
the archival requirement will be met.
Record Series Review
Series Title: Meetings – supporting documentation
Agency: Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board
Obsolete record series? No
Ongoing record series?
Yes
Annual accumulation: 0.5 cubic ft.
Agency holdings:
Suggested retention for Meetings supporting documentation is two years.
Agency holdings date from November 1989 to present and consist of 5 cubic ft.,
located in TALCB offices.
Description:
Records include correspondence, drafts of rules, staff reports from the
commissioner, and other information sent to Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board members before a meeting concerning what will be discussed
at the meeting, dating 1989-[ongoing]. The series also contains informational
reports concerning licensees. Meetings concern the development of rules and
regulations regarding the licensing and certification of appraisers, proposed
legislation, approval of education courses, education and experience
requirements for appraisers, reciprocity, complaints against appraisers,
budget and personnel issues, and involvement in the Association of Appraiser
Regulatory Officials.
Purpose:
Meetings–supporting
documentation prepare board members for meetings and provide them
with sufficient data to make decisions.
Agency Program:
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created
in 1991 as an independent subdivision of the Texas Real Estate Commission
to license, certify, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas (House Bill
270, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session). The TALCB conforms to
requirements of Title XI of FIRREA, the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C., Section 3331 et seq.),
calling for licensed and certified real estate appraisers in federal
transactions. The board replaced the Texas Real Estate Appraiser
Certification Committee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, which had been
established in 1989 (Senate Bill 1256, 71st Legislature, Regular
Session). From 1939 to 1991, a real estate license was required to appraise
real property for a fee.
The TALCB is composed of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate for overlapping two-year
terms. The executive secretary of the Veterans Land Board serves ex officio
as a voting member. Four appointed members must be actively engaged in real
estate appraising and be licensed or certified under the Appraiser Act. The
other four appointed members must be public members with recognized business
ability. Board members are non-salaried and elect their chair. The board has
full rulemaking and disciplinary authority. It appoints a commissioner to
administer and implement the board's responsibilities. If the federal
government removes the requirements for the preparation or use of an
appraisal by federally regulated financial institutions, the board will be
subject to sunset review by the next legislature.
The mission of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is to
protect the public interest by assuring consumers of real estate appraisal
services provided in accordance with federal and state law and in sufficient
numbers to facilitate the free flow of commerce and industry. The board adopts
rules and procedures to implement legislation; accepts, reviews, and evaluates
applications for licensing and certification; examines applicants; approves
appraisal related courses; accepts written complaints against appraisers;
withdraws licenses or certification when warranted; investigates alleged
violations of statutes or agency rules; holds administrative hearings to
determine disciplinary actions; provides information and guidance to
interested parties; and maintains liaisons with licensing agencies in Texas
and other states and with federal agencies dealing with real estate
appraisals. Contested cases are heard before the State Office of
Administrative Hearings, which renders proposals for decision, with findings
of fact and conclusions of law. All hearings comply with the Administrative
Procedures Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Section 2001.001 et seq.). The
TALCB does not have jurisdiction or authority over property taxes, assessments
or other ad valorem issues. The local appraisal district is responsible for
property tax and related issues.
There are five categories of real estate appraisers: State Certified
General Real Estate Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate
Appraiser, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Provisional Licensed Real
Estate Appraiser, and Appraiser Trainee. All certified and licensed real
estate appraisers, and appraiser trainees, must comply and perform their
appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, Washington, DC, and adopted by the TALCB. As of April 30, 1998,
4,106 real estate appraisers held active TALCB certificates or licenses, in
addition to over 590 appraiser trainees.
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
Examination Council administers Title XI of FIRREA. The subcommittee approves
and monitors state licensing and certification programs and maintains a
national registry of state licensed and certified appraisers. The Appraisal
Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal
Foundation, a quasi-governmental organization at the national level, develop
standards for appraisals as well as education, experience, and examination
requirements for appraisers.
In 1998 the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board had 7 FTE employees
with no divisions. Offices are located in Austin. Administrative support
(staff services, information services, and utilities) for the board is
provided by the Real Estate Commission. The Office of the Attorney General
provides legal counsel.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.,
Article 6573a.2
Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of
1989, 12 U.S.C., Sections 1331-3351)
Arrangement: Chronological
Access constraints: None
Use constraints: None
Indexes or finding
aids required for/or an aid to access? None
Gaps? None
Problems: None
Known related records
in other agencies: None
Previous destructions:
Destruction requests on file in the Archives
and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission were checked for the Texas Appraiser Licensing
and Certification Board and none were found for this series or
the equivalent or related series.
Publications based
on records: None
Suggested series
from state Records Retention Schedule:
Title: Meetings–supporting documentation
Series item number: 1.1.062
Agency item number:
Archival code: A
Retention: 2
Archival holdings:
None
Texas Documents Collection
holdings: None
Appraisal Decision:
Meetings–supporting documentation is considered an archival series
because it supplements the summary of board actions and decisions contained in
the series Meeting minutes. Supporting documentation often contains the
documents used by board members to make decisions. This series is appraised as
archival. The TALCB needs to add Meetings supporting documentation to the
retention schedule with archival code A, with a recommended retention of two
years. The agency should transfer to the Archives all supporting documentation
for meetings which have fulfilled the retention requirement, and yearly
thereafter. [At the end of fiscal year 1999, meeting files through fiscal year
1997 should be transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division.]
