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Attention NCARB candidates: Read about NCARB’s announced discontinuance of the five-year “rolling clock” and what to expect going forward.  If you have questions for TBAE, reach out to exams@tbae.texas.gov 

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When making payment online, the state of Texas’ payment portal now requires that the ZIP code you enter must match the ZIP code of your credit card.  

Board Agenda and Notebook for the February 23, 2023 meeting. 

By popular demand, we’re refreshing our site for you.  Doesn’t look quite right?  Here’s how to make a quick fix! 

The spring 2022 issue of Licensing News is now available.  Read on about new rules, enforcement, and much more.  

You’re about to renew your registration, and you realize you have fewer than 12 hours of CE for the past calendar year.  Here’s what to do before you renew!     

The ARE Grant is a one-time $500 reimbursement for eligible ARE test-takers.  Find out if you’re eligible and apply today

We’ve moved!  Now at 505 E. Huntland Dr., Suite 350, Austin, TX 78752.   For US Mail, our PO Box is still preferred.  Full contact information.