Section 201.101 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Financial institution" means: (A) a bank as defined for any purpose by Section 201.002(a)(4), whether chartered under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or another country, including a state savings bank;(B) a savings and loan association chartered under Chapter 62 or similar laws of another state;(C) a federal savings and loan association, federal savings bank, or federal credit union;(D) a credit union chartered under Chapter 122 or similar laws of another state; or(E) a trust company chartered under the laws of this state or another state.(2) "Out-of-state financial institution" means a financial institution that:(A) is not chartered under the laws of this state; and(B) has its main or principal office in another state or country.(3) "Texas financial institution" means a financial institution that:(A) is chartered under the laws of this state or under federal law; and(B) has its main or principal office in this state.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 344, Sec. 1.001, eff. 9/1/1999.