Sec. 93.002.  ENLARGEMENT OF POWERS.  (a)  The finance commission by rule may expand the powers of savings banks to accommodate or take advantage of changing technology and to enable domestic savings banks to respond to the needs of and convenience demanded by consumers and businesses through on-premises or off-premises operations.
(b)  The finance commission may not authorize a domestic savings bank to offer a financial service prohibited to a domestic savings bank by a law of this state other than this subtitle.
(c)  In adopting a rule under this section, the finance commission shall consider the need to:
(1)  promote a stable environment for financial institutions;
(2)  provide the public with convenient, safe, and competitive financial services;  and
(3)  allow for economic development in the state.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.