TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

Neil Ferguson

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Hicks as Senior Wealth Management Administrator at The Private Bank

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Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Tina Hicks to join The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as vice president/senior wealth management administrator. She will be based at the bank’s Fort Worth location at 3707 Camp Bowie Blvd. Hicks brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services, specializing in trust and fiduciary account administration. Before joining PlainsCapital … Read more

Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Regional Banks 2026’ List Includes 48 Texas-based Institutions

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To recognize banks (and credit unions) making a meaningful difference, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group have published “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026.” The methodology utilized the Texas Ratio (a measure of a bank’s credit quality), as well as reviewed profitability and net loans and leases, press coverage over the past two years, … Read more

Bank OZK Taps Dallas-based Rosenberg-Anderson to Lead Trust and Wealth Division in Texas and Arkansas

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Susan Rosenberg-Anderson has joined Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank OZK as a regional director in the trust and wealth division. Based in Dallas, she leads the bank’s fiduciary, investment and wealth planning services across its Western region, covering Texas and Arkansas. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, she will oversee a team that delivers … Read more

December 21–27, 2025

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Branches The OCC reports that Citizens National Bank, based in Cameron, has applied to establish a branch at 317 S. Austin St. in Brenham. The OCC reports that Commercial Bank of Texas NA, based in Nacogdoches, has applied to establish a branch at 4215 Eastex Fwy. in Beaumont.

December 14–20, 2025

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Charters The OCC reports that Augustus National Bank NA, based in Dallas, has applied to establish a bank charter. Branches The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 525 Main St. in Kerrville. The TDB reports that First Lockhart Bank, based in Lockhart, has applied to establish a … Read more

December 7–13, 2025

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Field Offices The TDB reports that CTBC Bank Co. Ltd., based in Taipei City, Taiwan, has applied to establish a field office at 1201 Louisiana St., Ste. 2750, in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established the following branches: 2727 Sam Rayburn Hwy. in Melissa, 2050 … Read more

Community Bankers Heading to Capitol Hill in February to Advocate and Broaden Awareness

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The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) will host community bank leaders from across the state during its 32nd Annual Congressional Visit, February 24–26 in the nation’s capital. During the event, community banks will meet with key policymakers to bring greater awareness to the community banking industry’s legislative and regulatory agenda and share personal accounts … Read more

TIB Announces Year-End Officer Promotions

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On December 19, Farmers Branch-based TIB NA announced several officer promotions: Alicia Garrison has been promoted to executive vice president and retains the title of chief credit officer and deputy chief risk officer. She will now serve on TIB’s executive team. She joined TIB in 2006 as a credit analyst. Garrison earned a BA degree … Read more

Maverick Bank Names Wood Senior Vice President

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Fort Davis-based Maverick Bank has appointed Stacey Wood senior vice president of commercial and agricultural banking. In her new role, she will work alongside Michael Eisenwine, Big Bend regional president, to support local businesses, ranchers, farmers and families across West Texas. Wood has 15-plus years of experience, beginning her career in agricultural lending with the … Read more

Staebell Joins VeraBank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker in Central Texas

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Henderson-based VeraBank has announced that Tyler Staebell has joined its commercial banking team as senior vice president and commercial banker. He will serve businesses in Georgetown, Round Rock, Florence and Liberty Hill. In his new role, he will focus on supporting commercial banking customers with customized financing strategies, while also leading efforts in facilitating and … Read more