Yes: in Texas, appraisers need a state license issued by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB). You can check a name yourself on TREC/TALCB License Holder Search.
Appraisers in Texas: what buyers ask
How much does a home appraisal cost?
VA single-family appraisal fees run $650 to $1,500 by county (May 2026). Lenders must give you the appraisal promptly or 3 business days before closing.
How is property tax calculated in Texas?
Texas has no state property tax. Local units apply their rates to appraised value minus exemptions, and since the 2025 tax year school districts must exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB)
- Titles you will see: Appraiser trainee, Licensed residential, Certified residential, Certified general
- Check a name yourself: TREC/TALCB License Holder Search
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