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2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.006. Ability to Contract

Sec. 1105.006.  ABILITY TO CONTRACT.  (a)  To carry out and promote the objectives of this chapter, the commission or board may enter into contracts and do all other acts incidental to those contracts that are necessary for the administration of the commission's or board's respective affairs and for the attainment of the commission's or board's respective purposes, except as limited by Subsection (b).
(b)  Any indebtedness, liability, or obligation of the commission or board incurred under this section may not:
(1)  create a debt or other liability of this state or another entity other than the commission or board, as appropriate; or
(2)  create any personal liability on the part of the members or employees of the agency.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.007. Property

Sec. 1105.007.  PROPERTY.  The commission or board may acquire by lease and maintain, use, and operate any real, personal, or mixed property necessary to the exercise of the respective powers, rights, privileges, or functions of the commission or board.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (S.B. 624), Sec. 39, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.008. Suits

Sec. 1105.008.  SUITS.  (a)  The office of the attorney general shall represent the agency in any litigation.
(b)  The attorney general may assess and collect from the agency reasonable attorney's fees associated with any litigation under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (S.B. 624), Sec. 40, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.009. Administrative Hearings

Sec. 1105.009.  ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.  The State Office of Administrative Hearings shall enter into a contract with the agency for hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings under a law administered by the commission or the board.  The agency shall reimburse the State Office of Administrative Hearings for costs incurred in conducting the hearings.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 334 (S.B. 624), Sec. 41, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.010. Post-Participation Liability

Sec. 1105.010.  POST-PARTICIPATION LIABILITY.  (a)  If the agency no longer has status under this chapter as a self-directed semi-independent agency for any reason, the agency shall be liable for any expenses or debts incurred by the agency during the time the agency was a self-directed semi-independent agency.  The agency's liability under this section includes liability for any lease entered into by the agency.  This state is not liable for any expense or debt covered by this subsection, and money from the general revenue fund may not be used to repay the expense or debt.
(b)  If the agency no longer has status under this chapter as a self-directed semi-independent agency for any reason, ownership of any property or other asset acquired by the agency during the time the agency was a self-directed semi-independent agency, including unexpended fees in a deposit account in the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, shall be transferred to this state.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.011. Due Process; Open Government

Sec. 1105.011.  DUE PROCESS; OPEN GOVERNMENT.  The commission and the board are governmental bodies for purposes of Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code.  The commission is a state agency for purposes of Chapters 2001 and 2005, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate › Chapter 1105 - Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission › Section 1105.012. Membership in Employees Retirement System

Sec. 1105.012.  MEMBERSHIP IN EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.  Employees of the agency are members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas under Chapter 812, Government Code, and the commission's and the board's transition to independent status as provided by this chapter has no effect on their membership or any benefits under that system.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 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 1151.001. Short Title

Sec. 1151.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Property Taxation Professional Certification Act.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 1151.157. Issuance and Possession of Identification Card Required

Sec. 1151.157.  ISSUANCE AND POSSESSION OF IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIRED.  (a)  The department shall issue an identification card to each person registered under this chapter.  While on official duty, the registrant shall have the identification card in the registrant's possession.
(b)  An identification card issued under Subsection (a) must:
(1)  be serially numbered;
(2)  describe any registration classification into which the person is placed;  and
(3)  state the expiration date of the person's registration.
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. 23, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 1151.158. Annual Fee; Expiration and Renewal of Registration

Sec. 1151.158.  ANNUAL FEE;  EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by the commission, a registration under this chapter is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.  A registrant must pay an annual fee.  The commission by rule may adopt a system under which registrations expire on various dates during the year.
(b)  The department shall notify a registrant under this chapter of the impending expiration of the registrant's registration as provided by Section 51.401(f).
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. 24, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 1151.1581. Continuing Education

Sec. 1151.1581.  CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a)  The comptroller must review and approve any continuing education programs for registrants.
(b)  The comptroller may set fees for any continuing education courses and providers of continuing education courses in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the comptroller's costs in administering the comptroller's duties under this section.
(c)  As part of the continuing education requirements for a registered professional appraiser who is the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, the commission by rule shall require the registrant to complete:
(1)  at least half of the required hours in a program devoted to one or more of the topics listed in Section 1151.164(b); and
(2)  at least two of the required hours in a program of professional ethics specific to the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, including a program on the importance of maintaining the independence of an appraisal office from political pressure.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1259 (H.B. 585), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.18, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 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 1151.161. Examination for Certification; Application; Fee

Sec. 1151.161.  EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION; APPLICATION; FEE.  (a)  The commission by rule shall require a registrant to pass one or more examinations to be certified.  The commission by rule shall ensure that any examination required for certification is administered in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.).
(b)  An applicant for examination under this section must apply to take the examination in the manner prescribed by the department.
(c)  The department may accept, develop, or contract for the examinations required by this section, including the administration of the examinations.  The comptroller must approve the content of an examination accepted, developed, or contracted for by the department.  The department may require a third-party vendor to collect a fee associated with the examination directly from examinees.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 1151.162. Rules Relating to Recertification and Specialization

Sec. 1151.162.  RULES RELATING TO RECERTIFICATION AND SPECIALIZATION.  The commission may adopt rules:
(1)  regarding recertification to ensure that each person certified under this chapter who is engaged in appraisal, assessment, or collection is registered and professionally competent; and
(2)  establishing specialized classifications, designations, and requirements as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including maintaining high standards of professional practice in all phases of property taxation.
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. 28, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 1151.163. Registration by Endorsement

Sec. 1151.163.  REGISTRATION BY ENDORSEMENT.  The department may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a certificate of registration for an applicant after reviewing the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant holds a license or certificate of registration issued by another jurisdiction that has requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 1151.164. Chief Appraiser Training Program

Sec. 1151.164.  CHIEF APPRAISER TRAINING PROGRAM.  (a)  The department shall implement a training program for newly appointed chief appraisers and shall prescribe the curriculum for the training program as provided by this section.
(b)  The training program must provide the appointee with information regarding:
(1)  this chapter;
(2)  the programs operated by the department;
(3)  the role and functions of the department;
(4)  the rules of the commission, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to ethical behavior;
(5)  the role and functions of the chief appraiser, the appraisal district board of directors, and the appraisal review board;
(6)  the importance of maintaining the independence of an appraisal office from political pressure;
(7)  the importance of prompt and courteous treatment of the public;
(8)  the finance and budgeting requirements for an appraisal district, including appropriate controls to ensure that expenditures are proper; and
(9)  the requirements of:
(A)  the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code;
(B)  the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code;
(C)  the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code;
(D)  other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws; and
(E)  the standards of ethics imposed by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450, Sec. 41(17), eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1111 (H.B. 2382), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 41(17), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 1151.165. Inactive Status

Sec. 1151.165.  INACTIVE STATUS.  The commission may adopt rules to allow a registrant to place a registration issued by the department on inactive status in the same manner as a license is placed on inactive status under Section 51.4011.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (H.B. 1179), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 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 E. Enforcement › Section 1151.202. Denial of Registration; Disciplinary Action

Sec. 1151.202.  DENIAL OF REGISTRATION; DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  (a)  The department may deny an application for registration of or take other disciplinary action as described by Chapter 51 against a person who violates this chapter or a commission rule.
(b)  The commission by rule shall adopt written guidelines to ensure that denials of registration under this section and other disciplinary actions under Chapter 51 are administered consistently.
(c)  Before imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter F, Chapter 51, against a registrant, the department must consider evidence that the registrant:
(1)  attempted in good faith to implement or execute a law, policy, rule, order, budgetary restriction, or other regulation provided by the laws of this state, the comptroller, or the governing body or the chief administrator of the appraisal district or taxing jurisdiction that employs the registrant;
(2)  acted on the advice of counsel or the comptroller; or
(3)  had discretion over the matter on which the complaint is based, if the complaint is based solely on grounds that the registrant decided incorrectly or failed to exercise discretion in favor of the complainant.
(d)  The department may notify the local governmental entity that employs a registrant of a complaint against the registrant by sending a copy of the complaint letter to the local governmental entity.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 815, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (H.B. 2447), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 E. Enforcement › Section 1151.204. Dismissal of Complaints

Sec. 1151.204.  DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINTS.  (a)  After investigation, the department may dismiss a complaint, in part or entirely, without conducting a hearing if  the complaint does not credibly allege a violation of this chapter or the standards established by the commission for registrants under this chapter.
(b)  After investigation, the department shall dismiss a complaint, in part or entirely, without conducting a hearing if:
(1)  the complaint challenges:
(A)  the imposition of or failure to waive penalties or interest under Sections 33.01 and 33.011, Tax Code;
(B)  the appraised value of a property;
(C)  the appraisal methodology;
(D)  the grant or denial of an exemption from taxation; or
(E)  any matter for which Title 1, Tax Code, specifies a remedy, including an action that a property owner is entitled to protest before an appraisal review board under Section 41.41(a), Tax Code; and
(2)  the subject matter of the complaint has not been finally resolved in the complainant's favor by an appraisal review board, a governing body, an arbitrator, a court, or the State Office of Administrative Hearings under Section 2003.901, Government Code.
(c)  This section does not apply to:
(1)  a matter referred to the department by the comptroller under Section 5.102, Tax Code, or a successor statute;
(2)  a complaint concerning a registrant's failure to comply with the registration and certification requirements of this chapter; or
(3)  a complaint concerning a newly appointed chief appraiser's failure to complete the training program described by Section 1151.164.
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. 32, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 748 (S.B. 464), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 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 E. Enforcement › Section 1151.205. Subpoena Authority

Sec. 1151.205.  SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.  (a)  The department may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:
(1)  the attendance of witnesses for examination under oath; and
(2)  the production of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter or a commission rule for inspection and copying.
(b)  If a person does not comply with the subpoena, the department, acting through the attorney general, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in Travis County or in the county in which a hearing conducted by the department may be held.
(c)  The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court determines that good cause exists for the issuance of the subpoena.
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. 33, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 E. Enforcement › Section 1151.206. Complaint of Violation

Sec. 1151.206.  COMPLAINT OF VIOLATION.  A person may file a complaint with the department concerning a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted by the commission under 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. 36, eff. September 1, 2009.
Transferred and redesignated from Occupations Code, Section 1151.253 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 110 (S.B. 972), Sec. 3, eff. May 18, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing › Subtitle B - Professions Related to Property Taxation › Chapter 1152 - Property Tax Consultants › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 1152.001. Definitions

Sec. 1152.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.
(2)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 12.014(1);  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.201(a).
(3)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
(3-a)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.
(4)  "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
(5)  "Property tax consultant" means a person who performs or supervises another person in the performance of property tax consulting services for compensation.
(6)  "Property tax consulting services" means:
(A)  preparing for another person a rendition statement or property report under Chapter 22, Tax Code;
(B)  representing another person in a protest under Subchapter C, Chapter 41, Tax Code;
(C)  consulting or advising another person concerning:
(i)  the preparation of a rendition statement or property report under Chapter 22, Tax Code;  or
(ii)  an action the other person may protest under Subchapter C, Chapter 41, Tax Code;
(D)  negotiating or entering into an agreement with an appraisal district on behalf of another person concerning an action that is or may be the subject of a protest under Subchapter C, Chapter 41, Tax Code;  or
(E)  acting as the agent of a property owner designated in accordance with Section 1.111, Tax Code.
(7)  "Registrant" means a person who is registered as a property tax consultant or a senior property tax consultant under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 12.014(1), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.201(a), (b), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.