TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
David Baty, president and CEO of Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank, recently announced that “banking like it oughta be!” is celebrating 135 years in business this year. The bank was acquired 15 years ago by a local investor group headed up by Baty and real estate investor Tim Cantrell. Over the past decade and a half, … Read more
On February 25, Denver, Colorado-based FirstSun Capital Bancorp and Irving-based First Foundation Inc. jointly announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved the merger of their respective bank subsidiaries, Dallas-based Sunflower Bank NA and Irvine, California-based First Foundation Bank, with Sunflower Bank NA continuing as the surviving bank. Completion of the … Read more
San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank has opened its newest full-service banking center at Quarry Heights. Located at 7373 Broadway, Ste. 100, in northeast San Antonio, the new branch began serving customers on February 9 with a grand opening celebration planned for March. The 3,200-square-foot office is led by Lexie Lopez, banking services manager, and supported by … Read more
On February 2, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of El Campo-based Prosperity Bank, announced the completion of the merger of Southwest Bancshares Inc. with and into Prosperity and the merger of Southwest’s wholly owned subsidiary, San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank, with and into Prosperity Bank. Brent Given, Texas Partners interim chairman, president and chief … Read more
East Texas Financial Corp., the parent company of Kilgore-based Citizens Bank, and Texas National Bancorporation, the parent company of Jacksonville-based Texas National Bank, have announced the successful completion of East Texas Financial Corp.’s previously announced acquisition of Texas National Bancorporation after receiving all required regulatory approvals. East Texas Financial Corp. will operate as a two-bank … Read more
On February 2, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank, announced the successful completion of its merger with Keystone Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Bee Cave-based Keystone Bank SSB. The combined company now has total assets in excess of $6 billion. With the merger complete, Third Coast Bancshares will … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB) in Dallas recently announced its program schedule for 2026. Since 1957, SWGSB has been a leader in developing banking talent nationwide. Known for its rigorous curriculum and powerful professional network, SWGSB delivers immersive learning experiences that prepare financial services professionals to lead in an evolving … Read more
On January 28, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of El Campo-based Prosperity Bank, and Stellar Bancorp Inc., the parent holding company of Houston-based Stellar Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Prosperity will acquire Stellar and Stellar Bank. Established in 2007, Stellar Bank operates 52 banking offices in greater Houston, Beaumont … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has opened its new location in Sugar Land, located at 2245 Texas Dr., Ste. 180, near the intersection of Interstate 69 and Hwy. 6. This marks the ninth Origin Bank location in the Houston region. Longtime banker Daniel Samuel leads the retail team that can support customers in English, Telugu and Tamil. … Read more
In early January, the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees: Mark K. Johnson, Michael G. O’Rourke, Rogers Pope Jr., A. Ford Sasser III and Marelyn B. Shedd. These five iconic bankers will be recognized for their achievements and many contributions to their communities and the banking industry at the 13th Annual Texas … Read more