Section 63.001 - General Corporate Powers(a) An association has all the powers authorized by this subtitle and any other right, privilege, or power incidental to or reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of the association.(b) With the commissioner's prior approval, an association may engage in business as a savings and loan association in any state of the United States to the extent permitted by the laws of that state, either directly or through the ownership of an association incorporated under the laws of another state. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.