Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
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.
Rep. Candy Noble·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2026-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Common questions about HB3307
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.
HB3307 was authored by Texas Representative Candy Noble during the Regular Session.
HB3307 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.
HB3307 is enforced by Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The regulatory priority for HB3307 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3307 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3307 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, taxation, taxation--property-appeal of tax decisions and taxation--property-appraisals & appraisal districts.
Key dates for HB3307: Effective date is 2026-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3307 primarily affects property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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