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Approved Continuing Education Programs-Ongoing Programs by Provider

Below are links to providers with programs that are approved for one-year periods. They offer these programs periodically, but do not have specific dates associated with the approval. Please contact the provider directly to determine when or if an approved program is being offered.


Arrendell, Melodee

For information about programs approved for Melodee Arrendell, contact her at 713-775-3351.

Program or Course CE Topics
88th State Laws and Rules Update State-Required Laws and Rules Update
Customer Service Customer Service
Customer Service Half Day Workshop Customer Service
Ethics Update Ethics
Exemptions Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
Green Buildings Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Market Approach Appraisal Standards and Methodology
USPAP
Open Space Land Basics Appraisal Standards and Methodology
USPAP Update USPAP
Bexar Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Bexar Appraisal District, contact Betsy Downing at 210-242-2403.

Program or Course CE Topics
ARB and Equalization Phase Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Customer Service
Laws and Rules
BPP ARB Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics
Laws and Rules
USPAP
BPP Rendition Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Business Personal Property Field Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics in the Property Tax Profession Ethics – General
Homestead Cap Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Customer Service
Laws and Rules
Residential Hearing Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics
Laws and Rules
USPAP
Operations Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
Residential Field Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics – General
Laws and Rules
USPAP Update USPAP
BIS Consulting

For information about programs approved for BIS Consulting, contact Bre Callear at 800-247-9045.

Program or Course CE Topics
Appraisal Data Solutions Using Microsoft Excel Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Appraisal Office IT Basics Laws and Rules
Customer Service Customer Service
Cybersecurity Webinar Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Deed Basics Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Exemptions – The Basics Appraisal Standards and Methodology
GIS Mapping Basics Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Interactive Map Appraisal Standards and Methodology
MAPS Review Best Practices Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Cameron Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Cameron Appraisal District, contact Loretta Salinas at 956-399-9322.

Program or Course CE Topics
Workplace Ethics Ethics – General
Collin Central Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Collin Central Appraisal District, contact Erin Van Gundy at 469-742-9231.

Program or Course CE Topics
Commercial Equity Training – 2024 Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Commercial Income / Direct Cap Refresher – 2024 Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Mass Appraisal Reconciliation 2024 Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Dallas Central Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Dallas Central Appraisal District, contact Shane Docherty at 214-819-2336.

Program or Course CE Topics
2023 Cybersecurity Laws and Rules
ARB Customer Service Training Customer Service
Chief Appraiser Ethics 2023 Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Required Laws and Rules 88th Session State-Required Laws and Rules Update
USPAP ARB USPAP
USPAP Business Personal Property Modeling USPAP
USPAP Commercial Modeling USPAP
USPAP Residential Modeling USPAP
USPAP Update Online Laws and Rules
Tracy Foster

For information about programs approved for Tracy Foster, contact her at 281-549-6060.

Program or Course CE Topics
88th Legislature State Laws & Rules Update State-Required Laws and Rules Update
Customer Service Seminar Customer Service
Ethics for Chief Appraisers and All PTPs Ethics – Chief Appraiser
RPA Review Course for CEs Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
USPAP Refresher - Course 31 USPAP
Harris Central Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Harris Central Appraisal District, contact Chantelle Harper-Brown at 713-957-7800.

Program or Course CE Topics
2023 TAAD-Coastal Plains Chapter Meeting Appraisal Standards and Methodology
BIPD: Customer Service and System Holds Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Customer Service
BIPD: Exemptions Appraisal Standards and Methodology
BIPD: Informal Meetings, Formal Hearings, and Documentation Standards Appraisal Standards and Methodology
BIPD: Master List Appraisal Standards and Methodology
BIPD: Rendition Appraisal Standards and Methodology
BIPD: Research, Data Entry Procedures and Accuracy Appraisal Standards and Methodology
BIPD: Valuation Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Commercial Sales Comparison Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Cost Approach – Commercial Properties Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Economic Units – Commercial Properties Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics - Chief Appraiser Ethics-Chief Appraiser
GIS: Metes & Bounds Basics Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: ARB Hearings Behind the Scenes Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: ARB Support Managing the Administrative Side Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Complex Properties Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Disaster Exemptions & Permits Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Homestead Exemptions Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Introduction to PRS Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Mobile Home Process Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Overview of Commercial Property Division Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: Regular Binding Arbitration Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks: The Litigation Process Appraisal Standards and Methodology
HCAD Talks - Total Exemptions Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Income Approach – Commercial Properties Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Income Modeling – Commercial Properties Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ratio Studies-Model Calibration-SPSS Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Beyond the Basics: Comparable Sales Selection Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Beyond the Basics: Cost and Design Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Beyond the Basics: Land Valuation Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Beyond the Basics: Reviewing Closing Statements Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD New Construction Training Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
RPD Hearings: Comparable Sales and Equity Report Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Hearings: Comparable Sales and Equity Report Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Hearings: Informal Meetings and Formal Hearings Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Hearings: Sales Analysis Appraisal Standards and Methodology
RPD Hearings: : Valuation of Residential Property Appraisal Standards and Methodology
State Laws and Rules Update - 88th Legislative Session State-Required Laws and Rules Update
Two Hour Ethics Ethics-General
Valuation of Commercial Land – Land Value Estimates Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP

For information about programs approved for Linebarger, Gogan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, contact Revlynn Lawson at 512-634-3850 or Jim Lambeth at 903-597-2897 ext. 2116.

Program or Course CE Topics Contact
88th State Laws and Rules Update State-Required Laws and Rules Update Revlynn Lawson
ARB for CADs Customer Service
Bankruptcy Seminar Tax Assessment and Collection Practices Jim Lambeth
County Tax Assessor Collectors Ethics Ethics – General
Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
Jim Lambeth
Chief Appraiser Ethics Update Ethics – Chief Appraiser Jim Lambeth
Latest Developments in Residential Homestead Administration Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
Texas Property Tax Case Law Update Laws and Rules Laurie Mann
TNT Two Hours Tax Assessment and Collection Practices Laurie Mann
McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen

For information about programs approved for McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, contact Connie Rose at 512-323-3242.

Program or Course CE Topics
ARB for CADs Customer Service
Chief Appraiser Ethics Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Customer Service Customer Service
Exemptions Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Exemption Workshop Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Special Inventory Tax Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
Truth-in-Taxation Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott

For information about programs approved for Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, contact D'Layne Carter at 806-359-3188, Bruce Medley at 817-461-3344 or Ro'Vin Garrett at 979-900-7019.

Program or Course CE Topics Contact
88th State Laws and Rules Update State-Required Laws and Rules Update Ro'Vin Garrett or Bruce Medley
Chief Appraiser Ethics Ethics – Chief Appraiser Bruce Medley
Customer Service Training Seminars Customer Service Ro'Vin Garrett
Customer Service Training Seminars – Renewal Customer Service Ro'Vin Garrett
Truth-in-Taxation Update 2023 Tax Assessment and Collection Practices Ro'Vin Garrett
Tarrant Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Tarrant Appraisal District, contact Jeff Craig at 817-595-6002 or Julie Wooddell at 817-595-6006.

Program or Course CE Topics
Ethics Refresher Ethics – General
USPAP 3.5 Workshop USPAP
Texas Association of Appraisal Districts

For information about programs approved for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts, contact Doris Koch at 512-467-0402.

Program or Course CE Topics
87th Laws and Rules 2021 (ONLINE) Laws and Rules
Ag Use Valuation and Schedule Building Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Alternate Testing for the PVS Appraisal Standards and Methodology
ARB 2024 – What’s New Laws and Rules
Business Personal Property Topics 2023 Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
CADs: Ready, Set, Connect on Social Media! Customer Service
CAI 2023: All About ARB Operations Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: All About SDPVS Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: All About SDPVS Reporting, Audits/All About MAP Review, Targeted MAP Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: Budgeting for Chief Appraisers Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: Customer Service Customer Service
CAI 2023: Ethics for CAs, TDLR Overview, USPAP Ethics Requirements Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Laws and Rules
USPAP
CAI 2023: Litigation Management Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: Open Government Day Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: Primer on the Property Tax Code Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: Surviving the HR Jungle Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: The Legislative Process Laws and Rules
CAI 2023: Working with Your Board of Directors Laws and Rules
Chief Appraisers Ethics: Intro to Behavioral Ethics Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Commercial Real Estate Resources/Analytical Tools Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Customer Service Lessons from the Geese Customer Service
Deeds, Records and Title Transfers Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics in the Workplace – Fed. vs. State Ethics – General
Exemptions Seminar 2023 Laws and Rules
Extended Session on HS Exemptions Laws and Rules
Homestead Exemptions 2024: What's New Laws and Rules
Introduction to Regression Using Excel Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Is Your Data Cyber Secure – You Might Be SurprisedLaws and Rules
Let’s Talk About Mediation – Negotiating the SDPVS With PTAD Laws and Rules
Let’s Talk About the New Map, the Targeted MAP Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Listening Power Customer Service
Nuts and Bolts – Managing in the Real World Laws and Rules
USPAP
Public Funds Investment Act Training Laws and Rules
PVS- Looking Back Before You Go Ahead
Qualities for Ethical Leadership in World of Bad Blood Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Residential Quality, Condition and Effective Age Appraisal Standards and Methodology
USPAP
Rural Land Valuation Techniques Appraisal Standards and Methodology
USPAP
SB 12 Implementation Strategies Laws and Rules
SDPVS Results and Then Some Appraisal Standards and Methodology
SDPVS, Value Reporting & Public-School Laws and Rules
Supremely Unethical (Ethics for Chief Appraisers) Ethics – Chief Appraiser
TAAD 88 NLR with Special Session 2023 State-Required Laws and Rules Update
TAAD NLR with Special Session 2023 (Online) State-Required Laws and Rules Update
Technology Use For Appraisal Districts Appraisal Standards and Methodology
The Math of Ratio Studies and the PVS Appraisal Standards and Methodology
USPAP
Truth in Taxation & Other Things You Need to Know Laws and Rules
Understanding MAP Reviews for New Chief Appraisers Laws and Rules
Up the Creek Managing Daily Personnel Disasters Laws and Rules
USPAP Refresher 2024 USPAP
Valuation of Barndomimiums Appraisal Standards and Methodology
USPAP
Valuation of Manufactured Homes Laws and Rules
USPAP
Wildlife Appraisal Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Texas Association of Assessing Officers

For information about programs approved for Texas Association of Assessing Officers, contact Lindsey Willey at 512-926-2511.

Program or Course CE Topics
Appraisal Math Workshop Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Assessment & Collection Math Workshop Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
Customer Service Workshop Customer Service
Cybersecurity On-Demand Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Ethics for Chief Appraisers and All Property Tax Professionals Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Orientation to the Texas Property System Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Property Tax Exemptions Workshop Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Laws and Rules
Professional Ethics Video Ethics-Chief Appraiser
Public Funds Investment Act Training Laws and Rules
State Laws and Rules Update – 87th Legislature Update State-Required Laws and Rules Update
Truth-in-Taxation – Webinar Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
USPAP Refresher USPAP
V.G. Young Institute of County Government

For information about programs approved for V.G. Young Institute of County Government, contact Katy Gottwald at 979-845-0857.

Program or Course CE Topics
Customer Service to Build Public Trust Online Customer Service
Ethics: A Practical Approach Ethics – General
Ethics for County Tax Assessor-Collectors Ethics – General
FMLA: What Every Employer Needs to Know Laws and Rules
FSLA, USERRA and Sexual Harassment Laws and Rules
Fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act Laws and Rules
New County Tax Assessor-Collectors and Chief Deputy Orientation Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
Personnel Management in the Public Sector Laws and Rules
Special Inventory Tax Tax Assessment and Collection Practices
Texas Open Meetings Act Laws and Rules
Texas Property Tax Professionals Code of Ethics Ethics – General
Wichita Appraisal District

For information about programs approved for Wichita Appraisal District, contact Dan Conatser or Dina Norcross at 940-332-2435, extension 22.

Program or Course CE Topics
Customer Service for Appraisal Districts and Tax Offices Customer Service
Cybersecurity Awareness Training Laws and Rules
Ethics for Chief Appraisers and Administrators Ethics – Chief Appraiser
Ethics for Property Tax Professionals Ethics – General
Oil and Gas Valuation Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Overview of the Cost Approach to Value Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Overview of the Income Approach to Value Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Overview of the Market Approach to Value Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Overview of Mass Appraisal Concepts Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Overview of Personal Property Appraisal Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Overview of the Property Tax System and Introduction to Appraisal Appraisal Standards and Methodology
Property Classification Workshop Appraisal Standards and Methodology
PTEC 31 – USPAP Update 23-24 USPAP