Finance Code § 35.107

Sec. 35.107. AUTHORITY OF CONSERVATOR. (a) A conservator appointed under this subchapter shall immediately take charge of the bank and all of its property, books, records, and affairs on behalf and at the direction and control of the banking commissioner. (b) Subject to any limitation in the order of appointment or other direction of the banking commissioner, the conservator has all the powers of the directors, officers, and shareholders of the bank and shall conduct the business of the bank and take all steps the conservator considers appropriate to remove the conditions causing the conservatorship. During the conservatorship, the board may not direct or participate in the affairs of the bank. (c) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, by rules adopted under this subtitle, or by Section 12.106, the conservator has the rights and privileges and is subject to the duties, restrictions, penalties, conditions, and limitations of the directors, officers, and employees of state banks. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 237 (H.B. 1962), Sec. 48, eff. September 1, 2007.