Sec. 157.004. EXEMPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a federally insured bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, Farm Credit System Institution, or credit union;
(2) a subsidiary of a federally insured bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, Farm Credit System Institution, or credit union;
(3) a residential mortgage loan company licensed under Chapter 156;
(4) an authorized lender licensed under Chapter 342; or
(5) the state or a governmental agency, political subdivision, or other instrumentality of the state, or an employee of the state or a governmental agency, political subdivision, or instrumentality of the state who is acting within the scope of the person's employment.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1301, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 2779), Sec. 4, eff. April 1, 2010.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (S.B. 1004), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Subtitle E - Other Financial Businesses
Chapter 157 - Mortgage Bankers and Residential Mortgage Loan Originators
Subchapter C. Registration of Mortgage Bankers
Section 157.003. Registration Required
Section 157.005. Update of Registration
Section 157.006. Registration and Administration Fee
Section 157.0061. Renewal of Registration
Section 157.0062. Reinstatement After Expiration of Registration