Without the prior written consent of the banking commissioner, a state bank may not consummate a merger, conversion, sale of assets, purchase of assets, or share exchange. Except as otherwise provided in the Finance Code, Chapter 32, Subchapters D, E, and F, or in this subchapter, an application must be filed with the banking commissioner for review and consideration of the proposed transaction.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §15.102 adopted to be effective September 15, 1997, 22 TexReg 8948.