Texas Statutes
Chapter 59 - Forfeiture of Contraband
Article 59.13. Disclosure of Information Relating to Accounts and Assets at Regulated Financial Institution

(b) A primary state or federal financial institution regulator shall keep confidential any information provided by the attorney representing the state under Subsection (a). The sharing of information under Subsection (a) by a representative of the state is not considered a waiver by the state of any privilege or claim of confidentiality.
(c) A regulator described by Subsection (b) commits an offense if the regulator knowingly discloses information in violation of this article. An offense under this subsection is punishable by confinement in jail for a period not to exceed 30 days, a fine not to exceed $500, or both such confinement and fine.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 438, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.20, eff. January 1, 2021.

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