HB3307

Regular Session

Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.

LowStandard timeline

Low Cost

Effective:2026-09-01

Enforcing Agencies

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Compliance Deadline: This applies to arbitrator renewals submitted on or after September 1, 2026.
Agency Rulemaking: The Comptroller is expected to update renewal forms and guidance documents prior to the effective date to accommodate CLE course numbers.

Immediate Action Plan

Audit Current Status: Identify all in-house arbitrators and their current renewal dates.
Maintain Current Protocol: For any renewal occurring *before* September 1, 2026, continue to use only courses from universities, colleges, or real estate/legal trade associations. Do not attempt to use general CLE credits yet.
Adjust 2025-2026 Training: For arbitrators renewing *after* the effective date, begin scheduling ADR-focused CLEs in late 2025 to build the required credit bank.
Update Tracking: Modify internal compliance software to track "CLE Approval Status" as a valid metric for Comptroller compliance.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

Comptroller Agreements: The primary contract affected is the arbitrator’s agreement with the Comptroller. To maintain eligibility for renewal, the arbitrator must provide proof of education.

Employment Agreements: If your firm employs arbitrators, update internal professional development policies to reflect that standard CLEs now satisfy this regulatory requirement, potentially reducing training overhead.

Hiring/Training

Training Strategy: Attorneys serving as arbitrators can now "double-dip." You may align your State Bar CLE requirements with the Comptroller’s arbitration requirements. Ensure that selected CLE courses specifically cover arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

Documentation: Shift record-keeping practices to retain State Bar Course Accreditation numbers and CLE certificates of attendance.

Verification: Compliance officers must verify that the course was formally approved for CLE credit at the time it was taken.

Fees & Costs

Budget Impact: Positive. This legislation likely reduces costs for attorney-arbitrators by allowing them to satisfy two regulatory requirements (State Bar and Comptroller) with a single set of courses.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

Jurisdictional Approval: The statute specifies courses "approved for continuing legal education" but does not explicitly limit this to the State Bar of Texas. However, until the Comptroller issues specific guidance, assume that only Texas-approved CLE will be accepted to avoid rejection during the renewal process.

Transition Period Credits: For renewals occurring shortly after September 1, 2026, the "preceding two years" of education will include 2024 and 2025. It is presumed, but not guaranteed, that CLE credits earned in 2025 will be retroactively applicable to a post-September 2026 renewal.

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Legislative Timeline

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TopicsOccupational Regulation Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions Taxation Taxation--property-appeal of Tax Decisions Taxation--property-appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation--property-state Administration Continuing Education Mediation, Dispute Resolution, & Arbitration Comptroller of Public Accounts

Official Analysis

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BILL ANALYSIS

C.S.H.B. 3307

By: Noble

Ways & Means

Committee Report (Substituted)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Current law authorizes property owners to appeal appraisal review board decisions through binding arbitration and sets out qualifications for individuals to initially serve as arbitrators in such appeals. Under current law, arbitrators must additionally complete continuing education in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures to remain qualified to serve in that role. C.S.H.B. 3307 expands the options for fulfilling this continuing education requirement by allowing for qualifying continuing education that has been approved for continuing legal education to count towards that continuing education requirement.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

C.S.H.B. 3307 amends the Tax Code to authorize, for the purpose of renewing a person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board's order determining a taxpayer protest, the person to complete at least eight hours of continuing education during the preceding two years in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures that is approved for continuing legal education as an alternative to completing that continuing education requirement through education that is offered by a university, college, real estate trade association, or legal association.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2026.

COMPARISON OF INTRODUCED AND SUBSTITUTE

While C.S.H.B. 3307 may differ from the introduced in minor or nonsubstantive ways, the following summarizes the substantial differences between the introduced and committee substitute versions of the bill.

Both the substitute and the introduced provide an alternative means through which a person renewing their agreement to serve as an arbitrator may complete the continuing education requirement in current law. However, the alternative provided by the introduced authorized the person to fulfill the requirement through qualifying continuing education included in a continuing legal education course approved by the State Bar of Texas or the Texas Supreme Court, whereas the alternative provided by the substitute authorizes the person to fulfill the requirement through qualifying continuing education approved for continuing legal education.

The substitute changes the bill's effective date from September 1, 2025, as in the introduced, to September 1, 2026.

House Authors

Rep. Candy NobleRepublican · Primary Author

Senate Sponsor

Sen. Adam HinojosaRepublican · Primary Sponsor

Bill Text(with markup)

H.B. No. 3307

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Fiscal NoteView Original

	AN ACT
	relating to the continuing education required in order for a person
	to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public
	accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding
	arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a
	protest.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1. Section 41A.061(b), Tax Code, is amended to read
	as follows:
	(b) To renew the person's agreement to serve as an
	arbitrator, the person must:
	(1) file a renewal application with the comptroller at
	the time and in the manner prescribed by the comptroller;
	(2) continue to meet the requirements provided by
	Sections 41A.06(b)(1) and (4);
	(3) during the preceding two years have completed at
	least eight hours of continuing education in arbitration and
	alternative dispute resolution procedures:
	(A) offered by a university, college, real estate
	trade association, or legal association; or
	(B) approved for continuing legal education; and
	(4) complete a revised training program on property
	tax law for the training and education of arbitrators established
	under Section 5.043 not later than the 120th day after the date the
	program is available to be taken if the comptroller:
	(A) revises the program after the person is
	included in the registry; and
	(B) determines that the program is substantially
	revised.
	SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2026.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION


March 30, 2025

TO:	Honorable Morgan Meyer, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB3307 by Noble (Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would allow for a continuing legal education course in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures approved by the State Bar and the Supreme Court to count toward the number of hours of continuing education required to renew a person's agreement to serve as an arbitrator in appeals of appraisal review board determinations.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

304 Comptroller of Public Accounts

LBB Staff:

JMc, KK, SD, BRI

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB3307

What does Texas HB3307 do?

HB3307 expands the acceptable sources of continuing education (CE) required for property tax arbitrators to renew their agreements with the Comptroller. Effective September 1, 2026, arbitrators—particularly attorneys—may satisfy the 8-hour renewal requirement using standard courses approved for continuing legal education (CLE), eliminating the need to seek out niche courses from specific trade associations. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2026 Compliance Deadline: This applies to arbitrator renewals submitted on or after September 1, 2026.

Who authored HB3307?

HB3307 was authored by Texas Representative Candy Noble during the Regular Session.

When was HB3307 signed into law?

HB3307 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.

Which agencies enforce HB3307?

HB3307 is enforced by Comptroller of Public Accounts.

How urgent is compliance with HB3307?

The compliance urgency for HB3307 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

What is the cost impact of HB3307?

The cost impact of HB3307 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

What topics does HB3307 address?

HB3307 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, taxation, taxation--property-appeal of tax decisions and taxation--property-appraisals & appraisal districts.

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