I am familiar with the "rudeness" but that unfortunately is not so uncommon when dealing with government employees who have to deal with the public on a daily basis and is something you just have to have thick skin for.

Even if this isn't true, why have there been no publicized efforts to even challenge the law?

Have to know when to say no to someone. my Dad who taught me how to sell real estate and work with the buying public always told me Son your an independent contractor you choose who you work with not the other way around and the most important word is NEXT. 

It took a lot of Botox injections first.]If you’d like something to worry about for your circumstances - because all you have provided to us is: “The tenant broke the lease and moved out…” - consider this AZ law: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01370.htmAn advice that probably does not need to be stated here, but still: Depending on the facts of your circumstances, I wouldn’t comment on whether you complied with this law, which I also assume is currently in force - this is a public forum, and you shouldn’t volunteer potentially-damaging information to the other side.And, again: None of the above is legal advice, as I am not a lawyer.

Any thoughts on hiring an attorney or public adjuster?

A publication of all properties set for sale can be purchased from Daily Court Review https://www.dailycourtreview.com or Foreclosure Listing Service.

I am looking for a Public Adjuster but wanted to know about the fees per Texas law.

IRS publications carry exactly zero legal weightb. if we look at the header of this thread

(message me for details as I don't think BP will allow public posts of contact info). 

Specifically asking about public safety, appreciation vs. cash flow thoughts, and complexity of building a local team (agent, property manager, general contractor).