Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Merger or Consolidation
Section 122.153. Decision by Commissioner; Appeal

Sec. 122.153. DECISION BY COMMISSIONER; APPEAL. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), on approving the merger or consolidation, the commissioner shall return the certificates and plan to the merging or consolidating credit unions.
(b) The commissioner may conditionally approve a merger or consolidation. If approval is conditional, the commissioner:
(1) shall state the condition in the order approving the merger or consolidation; and
(2) may not deliver the approved certificate until the condition has been met.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the commissioner may authorize a credit union that is insolvent or is in danger of insolvency to merge or consolidate with another credit union or may authorize a credit union to purchase any of the assets of, or assume any of the liabilities of, another credit union that is insolvent or in danger of insolvency if the commissioner is satisfied that:
(1) an emergency requiring expeditious action exists with respect to the credit union that is insolvent or in danger of insolvency;
(2) another option is not reasonably available; and
(3) the public interest would best be served by approval of the merger, consolidation, purchase, or assumption.
(d) If the commissioner disapproves the merger or consolidation or imposes a condition, the merging or consolidating credit unions may appeal the commissioner's decision to the commission in the manner provided by Section 122.007 for an appeal on an application to incorporate a credit union.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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