Sec. 2257.044.  CUSTODIAN AS BAILEE.  (a)  A custodian under this chapter or a custodian of a security pledged to an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, whether acting alone or through a permitted institution, is for all purposes the bailee or agent of the public entity or institution depositing the public funds with the depository.
(b)  To the extent of any conflict, Subsection (a) prevails over Chapter 8 or 9, Business & Commerce Code.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.