Texas Finance Code

§ 394.001 — DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER

FI § 394.001Title 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES · Ch. 394. DEBTOR ASSISTANCE · Art. A. DEBT COUNSELING AND EDUCATION

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The consumer credit commissioner shall provide advice and assistance to:

(1)encourage the establishment and operation of voluntary nonprofit debt-counseling services for residents of this state; and

(2)coordinate, encourage, and aid public and private agencies, organizations and groups, and consumer credit institutions in the development and operation of voluntary education programs to promote the prudent and beneficial use of consumer credit by residents of this state.

Legislative history

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.