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Texas Finance Code - Section 32.103. Change In Outstanding Capital And Surplus

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§ 32.103. CHANGE IN OUTSTANDING CAPITAL AND SURPLUS. (a) A state bank may not reduce or increase its outstanding capital and surplus through dividend, redemption, issuance of shares or participation shares, or otherwise, without the prior written approval of the banking commissioner, except as permitted by this section or rules adopted under this subtitle. (b) Unless restricted by rule, prior written approval is not required for an increase in capital and surplus accomplished through: (1) issuance of shares of common stock or their equivalent in participation shares for cash; (2) declaration and payment of pro rata share dividends as defined by the Texas Business Corporation Act; or (3) adoption by the board of a resolution directing that all or part of undivided profits be transferred to capital or surplus. (c) Prior approval is not required for a decrease in capital or surplus caused by losses in excess of undivided profits. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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