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Notice of Intent to Review Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Continuing Education Requirements rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 59 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on January 31, 2025 (50 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules

Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Property Tax Consultant Licensing Examination

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is looking for SMEs to volunteer to serve on the Property Tax Consultant Examination Review Committee (ERC). The ERC creates, updates, evaluates, and references exam content. Participation of knowledgeable SMEs will ensure the validity of the Texas Property Tax Consultant Licensing Exams. Participants must be willing to sign a… Read More about Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Participate in the Development of the Texas Property Tax Consultant Licensing Examination

TDLR to Allow Pre-Registration Education Hours for Initial Renewals

Effective immediately, first-year Property Tax Consultants and first-year senior Property Tax Consultants can apply their pre-registration education credit hours in lieu of the continuing education requirement for their initial registration renewal. Any continuing education credit hours earned during the first year of licensure will be applied to the second registration renewal. There is no action… Read More about TDLR to Allow Pre-Registration Education Hours for Initial Renewals

Satisfying Continuing Education Requirements for Property Tax Consultants

Property Tax Consultants renewing their registrations on or after May 1, 2021, must complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved or recognized by TDLR. The continuing education hours must include the following: TDLR will recognize and accept an educational program or course related to property tax consulting services that is offered or sponsored… Read More about Satisfying Continuing Education Requirements for Property Tax Consultants

COVID-19: Continuing Education Waived

TDLR continuing education requirements are waived for all individual licenses expiring in March, April, and May 2020. Licensees still need to submit their renewal applications, pay the required fees, and TDLR will check their criminal histories, but they will not need to complete any TDLR-required continuing education this licensing cycle. (ยง51.405, Occupations Code) Note: TDLR… Read More about COVID-19: Continuing Education Waived