Section 13.003 - Deputy Commissioners(a) The savings and mortgage lending commissioner shall appoint one or more deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioners.(b) One deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioner must have the qualifications required of the savings and mortgage lending commissioner. During the savings and mortgage lending commissioner's absence or inability to serve, that deputy savings and mortgage lending commissioner has the powers and shall perform the duties of the savings and mortgage lending commissioner.Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921, Sec. 6.014, eff. 9/1/2007. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.