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News Releases

Aug 5
2026

Order Issued by TSSB Commissioner Approving Nasdaq Texas as a Stock Exchange

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Securities Board order approving Nasdaq Texas, LLC (Nasdaq Texas) as a recognized and responsible exchange may be found here.

Jul 22
2026

Notice of Public Hearing

The Securities Commissioner of the Texas State Securities Board will hold a public hearing on the matter of the application for an approval of a stock exchange to be held on August 5, 2026. Click here to read the full release.
Jun 22
2026

Jeramy E. Heintz Appointed Texas Securities Commissioner

AUSTIN — The Texas State Securities Board has appointed Jeramy E. Heintz as Securities Commissioner, effective June 18, 2026. Heintz, a 12-year veteran of the agency, served as Director of Enforcement. Since joining the State Securities Board in 2013, he has advanced through a series of leadership...
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Enforcement Actions: Administrative

Aug 11
2026

Order No. ENF-26-CDO-1899

In the Matter of Lasater Capital, LLC, Shiloh Boone Lasater aka Boone Lasater, and Tie Glenn Lasater: Agreed Order & Undertaking Setting Aside Emergency Order 

Jul 28
2026

Order No. REG-26-CAF-02

In the Matter of the Investment Adviser Representative Registration of Joseph Alotta: Reprimanded and Fined

Jun 9
2026

Order No. ENF-26-CDO-1898

In the Matter of Lasater Capital, LLC, Shiloh Boone Lasater aka Boone Lasater, and Tie Glenn Lasater: Emergency Cease and Desist Order

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Enforcement Actions: Criminal & Civil

Jul 16
2025

Joshua Allen, Michael Cox, and Brooklynn Chandler Willy Indicted on Federal Charges

On July 2, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment, recently unsealed, charging Joshua Allen of Lubbock, Texas, Michael Cox of Lubbock, Texas, and Brooklynn Chandler Willy, of San Antonio, Texas, each with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit...
Oct 29
2021

Former Registered Securities Professional Entered a Plea to Securities Fraud and other Crimes

On October 29, 2021, Derrick R. Trussell (CRD No. 5197550) entered a plea of no contest to securities fraud, securing execution of a document by deception and misapplication of fiduciary property in Cause No. 2019-CR-5767B, in the 175th Judicial District Court of Bexar County, Texas. Trussell was...
Oct 28
2021

Warning to Victims of Rare Earth Exploration LLC, Bradley Sherman Haycraft and Timothy Taylor

The Texas State Securities Board is warning investors in Rare Earth Exploration LLC about a fake financial settlement scam involving the Gordon Black & Associates Law Firm and International Corporate Entity Inc. Scammers claiming to be employees of Gordon Black & Associates are contacting investors...
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Publications

Texas Investor Guide Cover

Texas Investor Guide

Strategies for Investing Wisely and Avoiding Financial Fraud

Nest Egg, IRA, 401k, Money

Everyone's Investment Guide

A six-part online presentation covering Making Investments, the Principles of Investing, Investing for a Secure Retirement, Planning Withdrawals, and Avoiding Scams.

Cover

Financial Field Manual

A Personal Finance Guide for Military Families

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