1. (a) An association may:

   1. (1) borrow from any nongovernmental source an aggregate amount that does not exceed 25 percent of the amount of the association's savings liability on the date of borrowing; and
   2. (2) pledge the association's assets to secure repayment of the borrowed money.
2. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an association may borrow from a nongovernmental source an amount exceeding the amount described in Subsection (a)(1) only with the prior written approval of the commissioner.
3. (c) An association that is a member of a Federal Home Loan Bank may borrow or obtain an advance from that bank in an amount and on terms prescribed by that bank.
4. (d) An association at any time through action of its board may issue a capital note, debenture, or other capital obligation authorized by rules adopted under Section 11.302.

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