Thrift Regulation
State Savings Banks: Background
In 1993, the 73rd Texas Legislature adopted the Texas Savings Bank Act (SB 396). The savings bank created under this act provides an alternative savings institution charter with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) as the primary federal regulator.
Thrift Regulation News
Thrift Regulation Forms
If you need an application form that is not listed here, please contact us.
Right to Notice About Certain Information Laws and Practices
With few exceptions, you are entitled on request to be informed about the information that this state governmental body collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review the information. Additionally, under Section 559.004 of the Government Code, you are entitled to have the state governmental body correct information about you that is incorrect.
Helpful Links for State Savings Banks
- Other Sites of Interest
- American Council of State Savings Supervisors
- Bank Find – What happened to an Institution? – FDIC
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Federal Trade Commission
- Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Texas Department of Banking – Check Verification Entities
Emergency Communications System
SML participates in the Federal Reserve’s Emergency Communications System (ECS). All state savings banks are highly encouraged to register for this free service so that we can provide you with important information during emergency situations. For more information and to register, please visit the ECS website or call 1-877-3247-5333.
