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TX HB3805

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan Lambert

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the banking commissioner to remove or prohibit current or former key individuals, employees, or control persons from money services licensees if they intentionally committed violations, violated cease and desist orders, or made false entries that caused financial loss or involved personal dishonesty

  • Allows the commissioner to issue removal or prohibition orders against individuals finally convicted of felony offenses involving money services businesses, dishonesty, or breach of trust, with orders taking effect immediately upon service

  • Orders may be made perpetual, for a specific time period, or subject to probation and other conditions at the commissioner's discretion

  • Individuals subject to removal or prohibition orders may apply for release after 10 years from issuance, with the commissioner's decision being final and non-appealable

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025; passed House 135-0 on April 30, 2025, and Senate 31-0 on May 19, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to certain enforcement powers of the banking commissioner regarding the regulation of money services businesses.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/1/2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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