A person may not perform an act, including advertising, or offer a service that would cause another to believe that the person is offering to make, arrange, or negotiate a loan that is subject to this subtitle, Subtitle C, or Chapter 394 unless the person is authorized to perform the act or offer the service as:
(1) a credit service organization under Chapter 393;
(2) a pawnbroker under Chapter 371; or
(3) an authorized lender.
Official text of the Texas Finance Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.