Sec. 59.002. SLANDER OR LIBEL OF BANK. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) knowingly makes, circulates, or transmits to another person an untrue statement that is derogatory to the financial condition of a bank located in this state; or
(2) with intent to injure a bank located in this state, counsels, aids, procures, or induces another person to knowingly make, circulate, or transmit to another person an untrue statement that is derogatory to the financial condition of any bank located in this state.
(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 344, Sec. 2.016, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Chapter 59 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 59.002. Slander or Libel of Bank
Section 59.003. Authority of Notary Public
Section 59.004. Succession of Trust Powers
Section 59.005. Agency Activities
Section 59.006. Discovery of Customer Records
Section 59.007. Attachment, Injunction, Execution, or Garnishment
Section 59.008. Claims Against Customers of Financial Institutions
Section 59.009. Compliance Review Committee
Section 59.010. Confidentiality of Administrative Subpoena
Section 59.011. Lender Liability for Construction
Section 59.012. Loans for Developments That Use Harvested Rainwater