# Tex. Finance Code § 180.004: ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY; RULEMAKING

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.004

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Finance Code § 180.004
- **Heading:** ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY; RULEMAKING
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 180 / Section 180.004

## Text

(a) A regulatory official has broad authority to administer, interpret, and enforce this chapter.

(b) The finance commission may implement rules necessary to comply with this chapter and as required to carry out the intentions of the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-289).

(c) This chapter does not limit the authority of a regulatory official to take disciplinary action against a license holder for a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted by the regulatory official under this chapter. A regulatory official has broad authority to investigate, revoke a license, and inform the proper authority when fraudulent conduct or a violation of this chapter occurs.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.001 § 180.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.001.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.002 § 180.002. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.002.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.003 § 180.003. EXEMPTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.003.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.004 § 180.004. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY; RULEMAKING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.004.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.005 § 180.005. SEVERABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.005.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.051 § 180.051. STATE LICENSE REQUIRED; RENEWAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.051.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.052 § 180.052. ENROLLMENT OR REGISTRATION WITH NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE LICENSING SYSTEM AND REGISTRY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.052.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.053 § 180.053. APPLICATION FORM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.053.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.054 § 180.054. CRIMINAL AND OTHER BACKGROUND CHECKS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.054.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.055 § 180.055. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.055.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.056 § 180.056. PRELICENSING EDUCATIONAL COURSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.056.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.057 § 180.057. TESTING REQUIREMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.057.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.058 § 180.058. RECOVERY FUND FEE OR SURETY BOND REQUIREMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.058.md)
- [Tex. Finance Code § 180.059 § 180.059. STANDARDS FOR LICENSE RENEWAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfi_C180_S180.059.md)

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