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TX Fin Code § 13.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.003. Deputy Commissioners

Sec. 13.003.  DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS.  (a)  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner shall appoint one or more deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioners.(b)  One deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioner must have the qualifications required of the savings and mortgage lending commissioner.  During the savings and mortgage lending commissioner's absence or inability to serve, that deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioner has the powers and shall perform the duties of the savings and mortgage lending commissioner.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.014, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.004. Examiners

Sec. 13.004.  EXAMINERS.  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner shall appoint savings association and savings bank examiners.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.015, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.006. Oath of Office

Sec. 13.006.  OATH OF OFFICE.  Before assuming the duties of office, each deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioner, examiner, assistant examiner, conservator, supervisor, and special agent and each other officer or employee specified by the savings and mortgage lending commissioner must take an oath of office to discharge faithfully the duties assigned and uphold the constitution and laws of this state and the United States.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.017, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.007. General Powers and Duties of Commissioner

Sec. 13.007.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER.  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner shall:(1)  supervise and regulate the organization, operation, and liquidation of state savings associations, as provided by Subtitle B, Title 3, and state savings banks, as provided by Subtitle C, Title 3; and(2)  enforce those subtitles personally or through a deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioner, examiner, supervisor, conservator, or other agent.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.018, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.009. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 13.009.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  If this chapter conflicts with Subtitle B or C, Title 3, this chapter controls.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Fin Code § 13.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.010. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 13.010.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.(b)  A person may not be a Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending employee employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, if:(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in a field regulated by the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; or(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in a field regulated by the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending.(c)  A person may not act as the general counsel to the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending.(d)  Before the 11th day after the date on which an employee begins employment with the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, the employee shall read the conflict-of-interest statutes applicable to employees of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and sign a notarized affidavit stating that the employee has read those statutes.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.020, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.011. Consumer Information and Complaints

Sec. 13.011.  CONSUMER INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.(a)  The Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with that department.  The Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.(b)  The Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 47(1), eff. September 1, 2019.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 47(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.021, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 47(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Fin Code § 13.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.012. Sunset Provision

Sec. 13.012.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The office of savings and mortgage lending commissioner and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending are subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the office and department are abolished September 1, 2031.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.022, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.04, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 1675), Sec. 3.04, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Fin Code § 13.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.013. Standards of Conduct

Sec. 13.013.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner or the savings and mortgage lending commissioner's designee shall provide to agency employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.023, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.014. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Sec. 13.014.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.  (a)  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner or the savings and mortgage lending commissioner's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.(b)  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.(c)  The policy statement must:(1)  be updated annually;(2)  be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1);  and(3)  be filed with the governor's office.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 337, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 6.024, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fin Code § 13.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.016. Recovery Fund

Sec. 13.016.  RECOVERY FUND.  (a)  Except as provided by Subchapter G, Chapter 156, the savings and mortgage lending commissioner shall establish, administer, and maintain one recovery fund for the purposes of Chapters 156 and 157.  The recovery fund shall be administered and maintained under Subchapter F, Chapter 156.(b)  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner's authority under this section includes the authority to  enforce disciplinary action as provided by Chapters 156 and 157 for a person's failure to comply with the applicable provisions of those chapters relating to the recovery fund and with applicable rules adopted under those chapters.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (S.B. 1124), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 929 (H.B. 3617), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Fin Code § 13.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.017. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution

Sec. 13.017.  ALTERNATIVE RULEMAKING AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION.  (a)  The finance commission by rule shall develop a policy to encourage the use of:(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of rules by the finance commission applicable to the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; and(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending's jurisdiction.(b)  The procedures applicable to the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.(c)  The Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending shall:(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);(2)  provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Fin Code § 13.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 13 - Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending|Section 13.018. Advisory Committees

Sec. 13.018.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner may appoint advisory committees to assist the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and savings and mortgage lending commissioner in performing their duties.(b)  The savings and mortgage lending commissioner shall specify each committee's purpose, powers, and duties and shall require each committee to report to the savings and mortgage lending commissioner or Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending in the manner specified by the savings and mortgage lending commissioner concerning the committee's activities and the results of its work.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Fin Code § 16.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.001. Definitions

Sec. 16.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Financial regulatory agency" means:(A)  the Texas Department of Banking;(B)  the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending;(C)  the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; and(D)  the Credit Union Department.(2)  "Policy-making body" means:(A)  the Finance Commission of Texas for:(i)  the Texas Department of Banking;(ii)  the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; and(iii)  the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; and(B)  the Credit Union Commission for the Credit Union Department.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.002. Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Financial Regulatory Agencies

Sec. 16.002.  SELF-DIRECTED AND SEMI-INDEPENDENT STATUS OF FINANCIAL REGULATORY AGENCIES.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a financial regulatory agency is self-directed and semi-independent as specified by this chapter.  Any Act of the 81st Legislature that relates to a financial regulatory agency and that is inconsistent with the agency being self-directed and semi-independent may be implemented by the financial regulatory agency only on authorization by the policy-making body of the financial regulatory agency.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.003. Budget, Revenues, and Expenses

Sec. 16.003.  BUDGET, REVENUES, AND EXPENSES.  (a)  A financial regulatory agency shall submit to the policy-making body of the financial regulatory agency a budget annually using generally accepted accounting principles.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the General Appropriations Act, the budget shall be adopted and approved only by the policy-making body of the financial regulatory agency.(b)  A financial regulatory agency shall be responsible for all direct and indirect costs of the agency's existence and operation.  The financial regulatory agency may not directly or indirectly cause the general revenue fund to incur any cost.(c)  Subject to any limitations in a financial regulatory agency's enabling legislation, a financial regulatory agency may set the amounts of fees, penalties, charges, and revenues required or permitted by statute or rule as necessary for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the financial regulatory agency and funding the budget adopted and approved under Subsection (a).(d)  All fees and funds collected by a financial regulatory agency and any funds appropriated to the financial regulatory agency shall be deposited in interest-bearing deposit accounts in the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.  The comptroller shall contract with the financial regulatory agency for the maintenance of the deposit accounts under terms comparable to a contract between a commercial banking institution and the institution's customers.(e)  Periodically, each financial regulatory agency shall submit to the agency's policy-making body, as directed by the policy-making body, a report of the receipts and expenditures of the financial regulatory agency.(f)  The fiscal year for a financial regulatory agency begins on September 1 and ends on August 31.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.004. Audits

Sec. 16.004.  AUDITS.  This chapter does not affect the duty of the state auditor to audit a financial regulatory agency.  The state auditor shall enter into a contract and schedule with each financial regulatory agency to conduct audits, including financial reports and performance audits.  The financial regulatory agency shall reimburse the state auditor for all costs incurred in performing the audits and shall provide to the governor a copy of any audit performed.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.005. Records; Reporting Requirements

Sec. 16.005.  RECORDS; REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A financial regulatory agency shall keep financial and statistical information as necessary to disclose completely and accurately the financial condition and results of operations of the agency.(b)  Before the beginning of each regular session of the legislature, each financial regulatory agency shall submit to the legislature and the governor a report describing all of the agency's activities in the previous biennium.  The report must include:(1)  an audit as required by Section 16.004;(2)  a financial report of the previous fiscal year, including reports on financial condition and results of operations;(3)  a description of all changes in fees imposed on regulated industries;(4)  a report on changes in the regulatory jurisdiction of the agency, including the number of chartered financial institutions, license holders, and registrants subject to the agency's jurisdiction and any changes in those figures; and(5)  a list of all new rules adopted or repealed.(c)  In addition to the reporting requirements of Subsection (b), not later than November 1 of each year, each financial regulatory agency shall submit to the governor, the committee of each house of the legislature that has jurisdiction over appropriations, and the Legislative Budget Board a report that contains:(1)  the salary for all financial regulatory agency personnel and the total amount of per diem expenses and travel expenses paid for all agency employees;(2)  the total amount of per diem expenses and travel expenses paid for each member of the agency's policy-making body, provided that only one report must be submitted regarding the Finance Commission of Texas;(3)  the agency's operating plan and annual budget; and(4)  a detailed report of all revenue received and all expenses incurred by the financial regulatory agency in the previous 12 months.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.006. Ability to Contract

Sec. 16.006.  ABILITY TO CONTRACT.  (a)  To carry out and promote the objectives of this chapter, a financial regulatory agency may enter into contracts and do all other acts incidental to those contracts that are necessary for the administration of the agency's affairs and for the attainment of the agency's purposes, except as limited by Subsection (b).(b)  Any indebtedness, liability, or obligation of the financial regulatory agency incurred under this section may not:(1)  create a debt or other liability of this state or another entity other than the financial regulatory agency; or(2)  create any personal liability on the part of the members of the policy-making body or the body's or agency's employees.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.007. Property

Sec. 16.007.  PROPERTY.  A financial regulatory agency may:(1)  acquire by purchase, lease, gift, or any other manner provided by law and maintain, use, and operate any real, personal, or mixed property, or any interest in property, necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, or functions of the financial regulatory agency;(2)  sell or otherwise dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property, or any interest in property, that the financial regulatory agency determines is not necessary or convenient to the exercise of the agency's powers, rights, privileges, or functions;(3)  construct, extend, improve, maintain, and reconstruct, or cause to construct, extend, improve, maintain, and reconstruct, and use and operate all facilities necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges, or functions of the financial regulatory agency; and(4)  borrow money, as may be authorized from time to time by an affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the policy-making body of the financial regulatory agency, for a period not to exceed five years if necessary or convenient to the exercise of the financial regulatory agency's powers, rights, privileges, or functions.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fin Code § 16.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Finance Code|Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies|Chapter 16 - Financial Regulatory Agencies: Self-Directed and Semi-Independent|Section 16.008. Suits

Sec. 16.008.  SUITS.  The office of the attorney general shall represent a financial regulatory agency in any litigation.  The attorney general may assess and collect from the financial regulatory agency reasonable attorney's fees associated with any litigation under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 28(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|