This video brings Texas Comptroller Staff from the Property Tax Assistance Division and Legislative Affairs, along with Appraisal District Representatives, to discuss the various resources and functions of the Property Tax Assistance Division. It allows 1.0 CE in the laws and rules category.

This video provides an overview of educational course instructor responsibilities. This video is mandatory for approved instructors, but is not intended to meet the instructor training requirement for instructor applicants. It allows for .50 CE in the laws and rules category.

This video provides an overview of the appeal process and covers the most common situations that arise in a protest hearing. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video provides an overview of the appeal process and covers the most common situations that arise in a protest hearing. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video offers guidance on considering and preparing a protest of the preliminary findings of taxable value in the Comptroller's property value study (PVS). It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video provides an overview of the program that offers local government relief for counties and cities disproportionately affected by disabled veterans exemptions and the process for applying to the program. It allows .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection category.

This video provides an overview of the legal requirements for appraising open-space land. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

Potential arbitrators must complete PTAD's arbitrator course modules and ARB training modules in order to meet the requirements of Tax Code sections 5.043.

Enroll in this course if you ONLY need to complete PTAD's ARB training modules.

Potential arbitrators must complete PTAD's arbitrator course modules and ARB training modules in order to meet the requirements of Tax Code sections 5.043.

Enroll in this course if you ONLY need to complete the Arbitrator Modules.

Potential arbitrators must complete PTAD's four arbitrator course modules and the ARB New Member and Continuing Education modules in order to meet the requirements of Tax Code sections 5.043.
Enroll in this course to complete ALL required modules. The system will keep track of your completion progress and generate a single, comprehensive certificate to submit with your arbitrator application.

PTAD Required Course Modules

Tax Code Section 5.043 requires persons seeking to become arbitrators to complete a Comptroller-approved, four-hour training program on property tax law for the training and education of arbitrators and the New Member Training and Continuing Education courses established for Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members. Each training requirement has been set up as a module in this comprehensive course for potential arbitrators. Completion of this single course and the certificate issued for this course meet the Comptroller training program requirements.

• Arbitrator Module 1: Overview, Arbitrator Registry, Arbitrator Ethics and Customer Service (75 minutes)
• Arbitrator Module 2: Request for Binding Arbitration and Arbitrator Duties (75 minutes)
• Arbitrator Module 3: Appraisal Concepts and Equal & Uniform Appraisal (60 minutes)
• Arbitrator Module 4: Where to Find it in the Law (30 minutes)
• ARB Module: New Member Training (8 hours)
• ARB Module: Continuing Education (4 hours)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Requirement

Tax Code Section 41A.06 requires potential arbitrators (other than attorneys) to complete 30 hours of training on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures from a college, university, legal trade association or real estate trade association. The Comptroller's office does not make recommendations for specific training providers or courses.
Those courses are NOT offered through this PTAD Learning Portal.

This video explains the requirements of Tax Code Section 25.18 and provides information to help appraisal districts prepare a reappraisal plan. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video offers a general overview of the residence homestead exemption and form. It allows .25 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video offers a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of taxpayer liaison officers. It allows .25 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video provides an overview of revisions made to the classification guide. It allows .75 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video provides an overview of the Texas property tax system. It allows one CE in the laws and rules category.

This video provides an overview of the property value study including how to read the results. It allows 1.50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.

This video offers truth-in-taxation information specific to Developed water districts. It allows for .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.

This video offers truth-in-taxation information specific to Low tax rate and Developing Water Districts. It allows for .50 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.

This video offers information about notices, hearings requirements and tax rate limitations for taxing units. It allows for .50 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.

This video provides a basic overview of the truth-in-taxation process. It allows for .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.