TX HB4864

Adds registered professional appraisers licensed under Chapter 1151 of the Occupations Code to the list of professionals eligible to serve as arbitrators in property tax appraisal appeals

Maintains existing eligibility pathways for arbitrators, including licensed attorneys, real estate brokers/agents, real estate appraisers, and certified public accountants who have held their license continuously for five years

Requires non-attorney arbitrators to complete at least 30 hours of training in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution from a university, college, or trade association

Updates registry renewal requirements to include professional appraisers alongside other licensed professionals when renewing their agreement to serve as arbitrators with the comptroller

Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025