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TX Occ Code § 1151.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1151.002. Definitions

Sec. 1151.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Appraisal" means a function described by Chapter 23 or 25, Tax Code, that:(A)  is performed by an employee of a political subdivision or by a person acting on behalf of a political subdivision;  and(B)  involves an opinion of value of a property interest.(2)  "Assessment" means a function described by Chapter 26, Tax Code, performed by an employee of a political subdivision or by a person acting on behalf of a political subdivision to determine an amount of ad valorem tax for the political subdivision.(3)  "Assessor-collector" means the chief administrator of the tax office of a taxing unit who is responsible for:(A)  assessment under Chapter 26, Tax Code;  and(B)  collection under Chapter 31, Tax Code.(4)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450, Sec. 41(1), eff. September 1, 2009.(5)  "Code of ethics" means a formal statement of ethical standards of conduct adopted by the commission.(6)  "Collection" means a function described by Chapter 31, Tax Code, or Section 33.02, 33.03, or 33.04, Tax Code.(7)  "Collector" means the chief administrator of the tax office of a taxing unit who:(A)  is responsible for collection under Chapter 31, Tax Code;  and(B)  is not responsible for assessment.(7-a)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(7-b)  "Committee" means the Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee.(7-c)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(8)  "Governing body" means the governing body of a taxing unit as defined by Section 1.04, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 41(1), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1151.003. Applicability

Sec. 1151.003.  APPLICABILITY.  This chapter does not apply to a county assessor-collector described by Section 14, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, or an employee of the county assessor-collector.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 429 (S.B. 546), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1151.004. Prohibition Against Requiring Unprofessional Conduct

Sec. 1151.004.  PROHIBITION AGAINST REQUIRING UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.  (a)   An appraisal district board of directors or a governing body may not, as a necessity for employment, require an appraiser, assessor, or collector to:(1)  act in an unprofessional manner;  or(2)  violate this chapter.(b)  The department shall thoroughly investigate a complaint of a violation of this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter B. Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee|Section 1151.051. Membership

Sec. 1151.051.  MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee consists of seven members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows:(1)  two members who are certified under this chapter as registered professional appraisers;(2)  two members who are certified under this chapter as registered Texas collectors or registered Texas assessors; and(3)  three members who represent the public.(b)  A vacancy on the committee is filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.(c)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate one member of the committee as the presiding officer.(d)  Each appointment to the committee shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.(e)  Section 2110.008, Government Code, does not apply to the committee.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 43.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Reenacted and amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.0511 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter B. Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee|Section 1151.0511. Public Member Eligibility

Sec. 1151.0511.  PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY.  A person may not be a public member of the committee if the person or the person's spouse:(1)  is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in the field of property tax appraisal, assessment, or collection;(2)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;(3)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;(4)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the department other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for committee membership, attendance, or expenses; or(5)  at any time has served on an appraisal review board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.0512 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter B. Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee|Section 1151.0512. Membership and Employee Restrictions

Sec. 1151.0512.  MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.(b)  A person may not be a member of the committee if:(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of property tax appraisal, assessment, or collection; or(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of property tax appraisal, assessment, or collection.(c)  A person may not be a member of the committee if the person or the person's spouse is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the committee or the department.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter B. Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee|Section 1151.052. Terms

Sec. 1151.052.  TERMS.  Committee members serve six-year terms, with the terms of one or two members expiring on March 1 of each odd-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 43.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter B. Texas Tax Professional Advisory Committee|Section 1151.055. Compensation; Reimbursement

Sec. 1151.055.  COMPENSATION;  REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  A committee member may not receive compensation for the member's services.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450, Sec. 41(5), eff. September 1, 2009.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 41(5), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.101. Fees

Sec. 1151.101.  FEES.  The commission, with the advice of the committee, shall establish fees under this chapter in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering the programs and activities under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.1015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.1015. Assistance From Comptroller

Sec. 1151.1015.  ASSISTANCE FROM COMPTROLLER.  The comptroller shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department under which the comptroller shall provide:(1)  information on the educational needs of and opportunities for tax professionals;(2)  review and approval of all required educational courses, examinations, and continuing education programs for registrants;(3)  a copy of any report issued by the comptroller under Section 5.102, Tax Code, and if requested by the department a copy of any work papers or other documents collected or created in connection with a report issued under that section; and(4)  information and assistance regarding administrative proceedings conducted under the commission's rules or this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.102. General Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 1151.102.  GENERAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  The commission may adopt and enforce rules necessary for the performance of the department's duties.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.103. Establishment of Professional Standards

Sec. 1151.103.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.  The commission shall establish standards of professional practice, conduct, education, and ethics for appraisers, assessors, and collectors consistent with the purposes and intent of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.104. Enforcement of Chapter

Sec. 1151.104.  ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER.  The department may ensure strict compliance with and enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.106. Classification System for Registrants

Sec. 1151.106.  CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR REGISTRANTS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall:(1)  adopt a classification system for registrants; and(2)  establish minimum requirements for each classification.(b)  The requirements must be based on experience in property taxation administration, education and training, professional performance and achievements, and compliance with the code of ethics.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.107. Roster of Registrants

Sec. 1151.107.  ROSTER OF REGISTRANTS.  (a)  The department shall maintain a roster of registrants that includes each registrant's name, place of employment, and classification.(b)  A copy of the roster shall be made available to a registrant and to the public on request.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.108. Committee Duties

Sec. 1151.108.  COMMITTEE DUTIES.  The committee shall:(1)  recommend to the commission rules and standards regarding technical issues relating to tax professionals;(2)  provide advice to the commission regarding continuing education courses and curricula for registrants;(3)  provide advice to the commission regarding the contents of any examination required by the commission under this chapter; and(4)  educate, and respond to questions from, the commission and the department regarding issues affecting tax professionals.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter C. Duties of Commission, Executive Director, Department, and Advisory Committee|Section 1151.109. Information on Appraisal District Reviews

Sec. 1151.109.  INFORMATION ON APPRAISAL DISTRICT REVIEWS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall require the department to include in the record of the registered professional appraiser who serves as chief appraiser for an appraisal district at the time the comptroller finalizes the biennial review of the appraisal district's performance under Section 5.102(c), Tax Code, an electronic link to:(1)  the comptroller's report for the review; and(2)  each property value study the comptroller conducts under Subchapter M, Chapter 403, Government Code, that is used in the review.(b)  An appraisal district may request from the department information on a registered professional appraiser whom the board of directors of the appraisal district is considering for appointment as chief appraiser of the appraisal district.  The department shall inform the requestor of the status of any compliance efforts of an appraisal district under Section 5.102(d), Tax Code, for previous reviews in which the appraiser served as chief appraiser of that appraisal district.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (S.B. 916), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter D. Registration and Certification|Section 1151.151. Registration Required; Exemption

Sec. 1151.151.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED; EXEMPTION.   The following persons must register with the department:(1)  the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, an appraisal supervisor or assistant, a property tax appraiser, an appraisal engineer, and any other person authorized to render judgment on, recommend, or certify an appraised value to the appraisal review board of an appraisal district;(2)  a person who engages in appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes for an appraisal district or a taxing unit;(3)  an assessor-collector other than a county assessor-collector;(4)  a collector or another person designated by a governing body as the chief administrator of the taxing unit's assessment functions, collection functions, or both; and(5)  a person who performs assessment or collection functions for a taxing unit and is required to register by the chief administrator of the unit's tax office.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 429 (S.B. 546), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter D. Registration and Certification|Section 1151.152. Eligibility for Registration

Sec. 1151.152.  ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION.  To be eligible for registration, an applicant must:(1)  be at least 18 years of age;(2)  reside in this state;(3)  be of good moral character;(4)  be a graduate of an accredited high school or establish high school graduation equivalency;  and(5)  be actively engaged in appraisal, assessment, or collection.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter D. Registration and Certification|Section 1151.153. Registration Application

Sec. 1151.153.  REGISTRATION APPLICATION.  (a)  An application for registration must be made on the printed form provided by the department.  In prescribing the contents of an application form, the commission shall ensure that the form requires information sufficient to properly classify the applicant.(b)  Each application form the department provides must be accompanied by the code of ethics.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter D. Registration and Certification|Section 1151.154. Submission of Application

Sec. 1151.154.  SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.  An initial application for registration must be accompanied by:(1)  a nonrefundable processing fee;  and(2)  a nonrefundable registration fee.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 19(3), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter D. Registration and Certification|Section 1151.155. Action on Application

Sec. 1151.155.  ACTION ON APPLICATION.  (a)  The department shall act on an application for registration not later than the 30th day after the date the application is received.(b)  The department shall:(1)  classify and register each applicant the department approves;  and(2)  notify the registrant of the requirements for:(A)  maintenance of the registrant's current registration;  and(B)  professional certification by the department.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450, Sec. 41(14), eff. September 1, 2009.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 41(14), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1151.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing|Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation|Chapter 1151 - Property Tax Professionals|Subchapter D. Registration and Certification|Section 1151.156. Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 1151.156.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.  The department may not refuse to register an applicant because of the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the applicant.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2009.|