1. (a) The definitions provided by Section 31.002 apply to this chapter.

2. (b) In this chapter, "finance agency" means:

   1. (1) the Texas Department of Banking;
   2. (2) the Savings and Loan Department; or
   3. (3) the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.

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

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 867, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.