Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 131.901
Out-of-state Depository Prohibited


(a)

The governing body of a political subdivision, including a county, municipality, school district, or other district, may not designate a financial institution located outside the state as a depository for funds under the governing body’s jurisdiction. An out-of-state financial institution is not considered to be located outside this state to the extent the governing body designates a branch office of such institution that is located in this state.

(b)

An institution selected as a paying agent or trustee for specific bonds or obligations or an institution selected by the governing body to provide safekeeping services is not considered a depository for purposes of this section.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 234, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 344, Sec. 5.012, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 131.901 — Out-of-state Depository Prohibited, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­131.­htm#131.­901 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 131.901’s source at texas​.gov