TX HB192

Chief appraisers of county appraisal districts would be elected by voters at the general election for state and county officers rather than appointed by the appraisal district board of directors, serving two-year terms beginning January 1 of odd-numbered years

Candidates for chief appraiser must be residents of the county for at least four years before taking office; filing fees would range from $750 (counties under 200,000 population) to $1,250 (counties 200,000 or more)

The bill removes professional certification requirements (such as registered professional appraiser certification or MAI designation) that previously applied to appointed chief appraisers

Failure to complete required training courses within the specified period after being elected or appointed would constitute "incompetency" grounds for removal under Local Government Code Chapter 87

Elections would begin in 2026 with elected chief appraisers taking office January 1, 2027; currently appointed chief appraisers continue serving until removed by the board or until the elected replacement qualifies