Sec. 122.009. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMENCING BUSINESS. (a) A credit union may not transact business or incur debt that is not incidental to its organization or to obtaining a subscription to or payment for its shares or deposits before it:
(1) has received paid-in shares or deposits of at least $1,000;
(2) has at least 100 members;
(3) has fulfilled all agreements and conditions related to approval of an application for incorporation and issuance of a certificate of incorporation; and
(4) has notified the department of its compliance with Subdivisions (1)-(3).
(b) The commission may adopt reasonable rules to:
(1) require greater minimum membership and paid-in shares or deposits; or
(2) prescribe additional requirements a credit union must meet before transacting business or incurring indebtedness.
(c) The commissioner may waive a requirement of this section or of a rule adopted under this section if the commissioner finds that the credit union:
(1) does not have supervisory problems that adversely affect its ability to operate properly; and
(2) is adequately capitalized.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Chapter 122 - Organizational and Financial Requirements
Subchapter A. Incorporation Requirements
Section 122.001. Application to Incorporate
Section 122.002. Standard Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Section 122.003. Corporate Name; Criminal Penalty
Section 122.004. Investigation by Commissioner
Section 122.005. Procedure for Certain Approvals
Section 122.006. Decision on Application to Incorporate; Issuance of Certificate
Section 122.007. Appeal to Commission
Section 122.008. Effect of Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation
Section 122.009. Requirements for Commencing Business
Section 122.010. Deadline for Commencing Business
Section 122.011. Amendment of Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
Section 122.012. Place of Business
Section 122.013. Foreign Credit Unions