H.B. No. 3307 amends Section 41A.061(b) of the Tax Code to update the continuing education requirements for individuals seeking to renew their agreement to serve as arbitrators in binding arbitration appeals of appraisal review board orders. The bill specifies that, in addition to filing a renewal application and meeting existing requirements, individuals must complete at least eight hours of continuing education in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures within the preceding two years. This education must be offered by a university, college, real estate trade association, or legal association, and can also include programs approved for continuing legal education.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that arbitrators complete a revised training program on property tax law if the comptroller revises the program after the individual is included in the registry and determines that the changes are substantial. The new provisions aim to ensure that arbitrators remain knowledgeable and up-to-date in their field, thereby enhancing the quality of arbitration in property tax disputes. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2026.

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