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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Finance Code § 204.116: ENFORCEMENT.

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  1. FINANCE CODE
  2. TITLE 3. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESSES
  3. SUBTITLE G. BANK HOLDING COMPANIES; INTERSTATE BANK OPERATIONS
  4. CHAPTER 204. FOREIGN BANKS
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. DIRECT BRANCH AND AGENCY OFFICES OF FOREIGN BANKS

The commissioner may initiate an enforcement action under Chapter 35 or a proceeding to revoke the license of a Texas state branch or agency if the commissioner by examination or other credible evidence finds that the foreign bank:

(1) does not currently meet the criteria established by this chapter for the original issuance of a license;

(2) has refused to permit the commissioner to examine its books, papers, accounts, records, or affairs in accordance with Sections 204.002 and 204.003;

(3) has failed to make a report required under this chapter or made a material false or misleading statement in the report;

(4) has violated this subtitle, another law or rule applicable to a foreign bank or a Texas state branch or agency, or a final and enforceable order of the commissioner or the finance commission;

(5) has misrepresented or concealed a material fact in the original application for license;

(6) has violated a condition of its license or an agreement between the foreign bank and the commissioner or the department; or

(7) conducts business in an unsafe and unsound manner.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 344, Sec. 1.001, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:13Z. Source file · JSON

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