The Texas Department of Banking (DOB) oversees various financial institutions in Texas, such as banks, trust companies, and other regulated entities. If you’re looking for applications, forms, and resources related to the Texas Department of Banking, here are key categories of forms and applications they typically offer:
1. Banking Applications
- Bank and Trust Company Applications: Forms for establishing, chartering, or operating a state bank or trust company in Texas.
- New Bank Applications
- Branch Office Applications
- Conversions/Charter Amendments
- Out-of-State Bank Applications: If an out-of-state bank wants to operate in Texas, they will need to submit an application for approval to establish a branch.
2. Licensing Forms
- Mortgage Lending: Includes applications for mortgage loan originators (MLO), mortgage brokers, and lenders.
- Texas Consumer Loan and Payday Lending Licenses: Forms for entities involved in consumer lending activities.
- Money Services Businesses (MSBs): Applications for companies offering services like money transmission, check cashing, or currency exchange.
3. Trust Company Forms
- Trust Company Application: For entities wishing to operate a trust company under the Texas Department of Banking.
4. Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Forms
- Annual Reports: Forms for submitting annual reports for regulated entities.
- Examination and Audit Requests: Forms to schedule examinations or submit documents for audits.
- Consumer Complaints: A form for submitting complaints against financial institutions regulated by the DOB.
5. Corporate Governance Forms
- Board Member Forms: Applications and reports related to the appointment or approval of members of the board for state-chartered banks and financial institutions.
6. Administrative & Policy Forms
- Request for Policy Guidance: A form to request clarification on certain regulatory matters.
- Fee Schedule Forms: For submitting payments related to licensing, examinations, and other activities.
7. Other Forms
- Change of Ownership/Control: Forms related to changes in ownership, control, or management structure of financial institutions.
- Financial Statement Forms: Financial reporting and disclosures for state-chartered banks and other entities.
Accessing Forms
You can typically access these applications and forms through the Texas Department of Banking’s official website. Here’s a general process to get forms:
- Visit the Texas Department of Banking Website:
Go to Texas Department of Banking – Forms & Applications. - Navigate to the Forms Section:
Look for a section dedicated to “Forms” or “Licensing,” which may provide downloadable PDFs for various applications. - Download and Complete Forms:
Forms can usually be downloaded in PDF format and submitted by mail or online (depending on the form).
If you have a specific application or form you are looking for, I can help direct you more specifically.