Sec. 201.101. DEFINITIONS    


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  • In this subchapter:

    (1) "Financial institution" means:

    (A) a bank as defined for any purpose by Section 201.002(a)(4), whether chartered under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or another country, including a state savings bank;

    (B) a savings and loan association chartered under Chapter 62 or similar laws of another state;

    (C) a federal savings and loan association, federal savings bank, or federal credit union;

    (D) a credit union chartered under Chapter 122 or similar laws of another state; or

    (E) a trust company chartered under the laws of this state or another state.

    (2) "Out-of-state financial institution" means a financial institution that:

    (A) is not chartered under the laws of this state; and

    (B) has its main or principal office in another state or country.

    (3) "Texas financial institution" means a financial institution that:

    (A) is chartered under the laws of this state or under federal law; and

    (B) has its main or principal office in this state.

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