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Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Payday Loans Disguise Illegal Lending

February 1, 1999
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
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Although Texas’ constitution and state law limits interest rates on small loans, some
Texas companies ignore the state usury laws and charge interest far above the statutory
caps.

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