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Active Alerts
- October 20, 2023: CONSUMER ALERT: Ameginc Bank
- June 6, 2023: CONSUMER ALERT - Diligence Bank
- April 11, 2022: Consumer Alert - Palm Springs Bank or PalmSpring Bank
Proclamations
- February 17, 2021: Proclamation Authorizing Closures Due to Severe Winter Weather
- March 16, 2020: Proclamation Texas State-Chartered Banks for the Coronavirus
- August 28, 2017: Updated Proclamation Texas State-Chartered Banks for Hurricane Harvey
Press Releases
- November 16, 2023: Consumer Alert – Prime Stand Bank
- November 6, 2023: Banking Commissioner Names Robert K. Nichols, III as General Counsel
- October 20, 2023: CONSUMER ALERT: Ameginc Bank
Industry Notices
- November 30, 2023: On Demand Financial Education Webinar: Financially Surviving the Holidays
- October 25, 2023: Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool Version 2.0 for Mitigating the Risks of Ransomware
- August 22, 2023: Texas Legislature Passes Legislation Impacting Money Services Businesses
Testimony
- March 1, 2023: Commissioner provides testimony before the Pensions, Investments and Financial Services
- November 17, 2022: Commissioner provides testimony before the Senate Business and Commerce Committee
- August 25, 2022: Commissioner Provides Testimony to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee