Sec. 12.101. BANKING COMMISSIONER. (a) The banking commissioner is the chief executive officer of the Texas Department of Banking. The finance commission shall appoint the banking commissioner. The banking commissioner serves at the will of the finance commission and is subject to the finance commission's orders and directions.
(b) The banking commissioner must have not less than seven years' experience in banking or bank supervision.
(c) The finance commission shall set the compensation of the banking commissioner. The compensation shall be paid from money of the department.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 867, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 367 (H.B. 3536), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies
Chapter 12 - Texas Department of Banking
Subchapter B. Operation of Department
Section 12.101. Banking Commissioner
Section 12.102. Deputy Banking Commissioners
Section 12.104. Oath of Office
Section 12.105. Fees, Revenue, and Expenses; Audit
Section 12.107. Conflict of Interest
Section 12.108. Consumer Information and Complaints
Section 12.1085. Financial Literacy Program
Section 12.109. Sunset Provision
Section 12.111. Standards of Conduct
Section 12.112. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Section 12.113. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution