Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 21.102. Prohibited Conduct

(1) take any power of attorney from a homeowner for any purpose other than to inspect documents;

(2) for purposes of securing payment of compensation, acquire an interest, directly or indirectly, in the real or personal property of the homeowner of a residence in foreclosure with whom the foreclosure consultant has contracted to perform services; or

(3) take an assignment of wages to secure payment of compensation.