1. (a) Terms used in this section have the meanings assigned by Chapter 59 of this title, unless the context indicates otherwise.

2. (b) A Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education to be eligible to renew the registration. The continuing education must include:

   1. (1) two hours in professional ethics;
   2. (2) a state laws and rules update course; and
   3. (3) seven hours in USPAP.

3. (c) A Registered Texas Assessor-Collector (RTA) must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education to be eligible to renew the registration. The continuing education must include:

   1. (1) two hours in professional ethics; and
   2. (2) a state laws and rules update course.

4. (d) A Registered Texas Collector (RTC) must complete 10 hours of approved continuing education to be eligible to renew the registration. The continuing education must include:

   1. (1) two hours in professional ethics; and
   2. (2) a state laws and rules update course.
5. (e) Continuing education credit must be completed during the 24 month period before the expiration of the license. Newly certified registrants are not required to complete continuing education until their second renewal after completing their certification.
6. (f) For a late renewal, the continuing education hours must have been completed within the two-year period prior to the date of renewal.
7. (g) A course approved for use under §94.21 may be taken for continuing education credit.
8. (h) A registrant may not receive continuing education credit for attending the same department-numbered course more than once within the two-year period prior to the date of renewal.
9. (i) A RTC, RPA, or RTA must retain a copy of the certificate of completion for a course for two years after the date of completion. In conducting any inspection or investigation of the registrant, the department may examine the registrant's records to determine compliance with this subsection.

10. (j) To be approved by the Comptroller, a provider's course must be dedicated to instruction in:

    1. (1) appraisal procedures and methods;
    2. (2) tax assessment and collection;
    3. (3) professional ethics;
    4. (4) laws and rules;
    5. (5) USPAP; or
    6. (6) customer service.
11. (k) The provisions in this section apply to registrations that renew on or after January 1, 2011.

Source Note:The provisions of this §94.25 adopted to be effective January 1, 2011, 35 TexReg 11625.