Texas § 122.001 APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE.

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§ 122.001 — APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE.

Texas § 122.001

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Tex. Finance Code Code Ann. § 122.001 (2026).

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Sec. 122.001. APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE.

(a)Seven or more individuals may apply to incorporate a credit union under this chapter if:

(1)each is at least 18 years old;

(2)a majority are residents of this state;

(3)each has subscribed for at least 10 shares; and

(4)all share the definable community of interest stated in the articles of incorporation.

(b)The incorporators shall file with the commissioner:

(1)an application in a form prescribed by the commission; and

(2)filing fees required and set by the commission.

(c)The application must contain:

(1)two copies of the articles of incorporation, which must state:

(A)the name of the credit union;

(B)the municipality and county where the credit union's principal place of business is to be located;

(C)that the credit union's term o

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Sec. 122.001. APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE. (a) Seven or more individuals may apply to incorporate a credit union under this chapter if:
(1) each is at least 18 years old;
(2) a majority are residents of this state;
(3) each has subscribed for at least 10 shares; and
(4) all share the definable community of interest stated in the articles of incorporation.
(b) The incorporators shall file with the commissioner:
(1) an application in a form prescribed by the commission; and
(2) filing fees required and set by the commission.
(c) The application must contain:
(1) two copies of the articles of incorporation, which must state:
(A) the name of the credit union;
(B) the municipality and county where the credit union's principal place of business is to be located;
(C) that the credit union's term of existence is perpetual;
(D) that the credit union's fiscal year is the calendar year;
(E) the initial share accounts;
(F) the name and address of, and the number of shares subscribed by, each incorporator;
(G) the number of directors constituting the initial board and the name and address of each person who will serve as director until the first annual meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified; and
(H) the definable community of interest shared by the members of the credit union at the time of incorporation;
(2) two copies of the standard bylaws for the general operation of the credit union; and
(3) a business plan covering three years and providing a detailed explanation of actions intended to accomplish the primary functions of the credit union.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 300 (S.B. 707 ), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.

Legislative History

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 533, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 300 (S.B. 707 ), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.