Descriptions

In a pinch and need Chief Appraiser Ethics, Property Tax Professional Ethics, or New Laws/Rules (2025) right now? Check out our Online Courses – On Demand, available whenever you need them!

Please Note: You must be registered to attend/view a TAAD Zoom Session, whether or not you need CEs.

Zoom Sessions/Classes Descriptions

TAAD Talks

Math Behind the PVS

Description:

Topics covered:

  • Preliminary Documents
  • The SDPVS
    • Categories
    • Stratas
    • Parcels
  • Adjustments to PTAD Sales
    • Personal Property
    • Foreclosures
    • Time
    • Seller Concessions
    • ARB
    • Multi-Category
  • Late Sales
  • PTAD Appraisals
  • Preliminary Results
    • Various Documents PTAD will send out
    • How to read the results

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Zoom link will be sent the business day before.

Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm CST

Dates: November 10, 2026 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Casey Bean, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott

Fees: TAAD Member: $30 | Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: November 5, 2026

TAAD Talks

PVS – Preparing for the Release

Description:

Topics covered coming soon!

 

 

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Zoom link will be sent the business day before.

Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm CST

Dates: December 8, 2026 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Lacy Harris, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott

Fees: TAAD Member: $30 | Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: December 3, 2026

TAAD Talks

A Short Review of New & Amended Laws Effective 1/1/2027

Description:

Topics covered coming soon!

 

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Zoom link will be sent the business day before.

Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm CST

Dates: January 12, 2027 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Diane K. McCarthy, Harris CAD

Fees: TAAD Member: $30 | Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: January 7, 2027

TAAD Talks

Gathering & Evaluating Evidence

Description:

Topics covered coming soon!

 

 

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Zoom link will be sent the business day before.

Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm CST

Dates: February 2, 2027 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Jonathan Austin, Brazos CAD

Fees: TAAD Member: $30 | Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: January 28, 2027

TAAD Talks

First Step, Data Verification: How to Process Homestead Exemptions

Description:

Topics covered coming soon!

 

 

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Zoom link will be sent the business day before.

Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm CST

Dates: March 9, 2027 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: El Paso CAD Staff

Fees: TAAD Member: $30 | Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: March 4, 2027

Public Funds Investment Training for Appraisal Districts

Description:

The purpose of this workshop is to provide training mandated by Texas Government Code, Chapter 2256. This two-day seminar  meets the required 10 hours of PFIA training needed every two years by all individuals serving as financial officer, treasurer or investment officer of a local government, including an appraisal district. The Zoom link will be emailed one to two business days prior to the event.

Topics discussed: Public Funds Investment Act Compliance,Texas Public Funds Collateral Act, developing a certificate of deposit program, investment policies, investment basics, factors that affect interest rates, using excel for investment controls, investment pools, internet resources for investment decisions, internal controls, the budgeting process, computer security awareness controls and business impact analysis.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Requests for refunds must be in writing and submitted by November 5, 2026; a $75 cancellation fee will be deducted. No refunds for cancellations after November 5, 2026. Registration substitutes are available from employee to employee (at same district) at no charge. Transfer from event to event and/or member account credit to use for future events is not available.

TAAD can report TDLR credit for this event only. If you attend a separate PFIA event offered by North Central Council of Governments (or any other provider), TAAD is unable to report the credit to TDLR.

Duration: 9am to 2:30pm CST daily

Dates: November 12-13, 2026 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Patrick Shinkle, North Central Council of Governments

Fees: TAAD Member District: $250 | TAAD Affiliate/Associate Member: $300 | Non-member: $375 |

Credits: 10 CEs

Registration Deadline: November 10, 2026

USPAP Refresher

Description:

To provide this training to as many registrants as possible, TAAD is periodically providing it online.  This session is pre-recorded.

2026 DATES (online registration for October – December will open in late Summer)

  • February 4
  • April 8
  • June 3
  • August 5
  • October 7
  • December 2

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Zoom link will be sent the business day before.

Cancellation deadline/penalty: Requests for partial refunds must be in writing and submitted via email 2 days prior to class; a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted.

Duration: 1 to 4:30pm CST

Dates: December 2, 2026 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Tracey Foster, Esq.

Fees: TAAD Member District: $100 | TAAD Associate/Affiliate Member : $175 | Non-member: $250 |

Credits: 3.5 CEs

Registration Deadline: 3 days prior