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TX HB1552

TX HB1552
Relating to the limitation of liability of a financial institution acquiring a trustee financial institution.


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
05/04/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the limitation of liability of a financial institution acquiring a trustee financial institution.

AI Summary

This bill limits the liability of a financial institution that acquires another financial institution that previously served as a trustee. Specifically, the bill caps the acquiring financial institution's liability for the conduct of the previous trustee at the lesser of $10 million or the aggregate value of all distributions of trust property made by any predecessor trustee. This liability limitation only applies to actions filed against the acquiring financial institution on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 05/04/2023)

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