| (a) Authority to convert. A federal credit union or an out of state credit union is authorized to convert to a credit union incorporated under the laws of this state by Section 122.203 of the Act. (b) Requirements for conversion. A credit union wishing to convert to a credit union incorporated under the laws of this state shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Submit a complete application on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner; (2) Furnish evidence that the current federal or state regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the applicant has no preliminary objection to the conversion plan; (3) Submit to a conversion examination by the department and pay the supplemental examination fee prescribed in §97.113 of this title (relating to Operating Fees). The commissioner may waive the examination or the fee, upon finding good cause; (4) Furnish evidence confirming that the applicant has complied with all applicable requirements of and has completed the conversion in a manner satisfactory to the insuring organization and the current federal or state regulatory agency; and (5) Furnish evidence that the applicant has established or will relocate its principal place of business in a specific location in the State of Texas. (c) Approval. The commissioner shall approve the conversion once the conditions required by this section have been met and the commissioner finds that the applicant: (1) is financially sound; (2) has no material supervisory problems; and (3) can reasonably be expected to conduct its operations in a safe and sound manner and in accordance with the laws of this state. The commissioner may approve the conversion conditioned upon specific requirements being met, but the certificate of incorporation shall not be issued unless such conditions have been met. (d) Effective date. The conversion shall become effective immediately upon the issuance of the certificate of incorporation or on a stipulated date within 90 days of the conversion approval. On request and for good cause shown, the commissioner may grant a reasonable extension of the effective date. |
