Sec. 122.011. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS. (a) The board may amend the articles of incorporation or bylaws by a two-thirds vote of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. The board shall submit amendments to the commissioner.
(b) Unless the amendment is a standard bylaw adopted by the commission, the commissioner in writing shall approve or disapprove an amendment.
(c) In approving an amendment, the commissioner shall make the findings and may take the actions provided by Sections 122.006(a) and (b). The commissioner may not approve an amendment if the commissioner finds that it violates this subtitle or rules adopted under this subtitle. The commissioner shall state with reasonable specificity the reasons for disapproval. An amendment takes effect on the commissioner's approval.
(d) The board shall report an amendment to the credit union's membership not later than the next membership meeting after the commissioner approves the amendment.
(e) The commission shall adopt rules for an appeal of the commissioner's decision on an amendment. The commissioner's order approving or disapproving an amendment may be appealed to the commission not later than the 60th day after the date of the order.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 7.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 533, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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