TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
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
Independent Banker magazine, the flagship publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), published its list of the 2025 “Best Community Banks to Work For” in the December issue. Five community banks across the U.S. made the list, each according to the bank’s asset size, and two of the five are headquartered in Texas: … Read more
North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Nixdorf, a financial and retail technology company that serves many banks in Texas, has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026” by Newsweek. This recognition highlights organizations that demonstrate a commitment to making a positive global impact. Diebold Nixdorf Inc. automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and … Read more
Members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) will return to Colorado for the 25th Annual Winter Summit, January 25–27 at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. The meeting provides a memorable opportunity for bankers to have face-to-face interactions and invaluable conversations with senior regulators … Read more
Huntington Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Columbus, Ohio-based The Huntington National Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Bank, a $53 billion regional bank headquartered in Houston and Tupelo, Mississippi. Cadence Bank operates more than 390 locations across Texas and the South. The partnership, in conjunction with the recently closed acquisition … Read more
On December 1, South Plains Financial Inc. (SPFI), the parent company of Lubbock-based City Bank, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Houston-based BOH Holdings Inc. (BOH), the parent company of Bank of Houston, whereby South Plains will acquire BOH in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $105.9 million. As a … Read more
On December 1, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Lockhart-based First-Lockhart National Bank has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating as First Lockhart Bank under its new charter effective December 1. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockhart Bankshares Inc., was … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has been named the 2025 “Hispanic Business Alliance (HBA) Community Organization of the Year” for its commitment to fostering opportunity through meaningful initiatives. The award recognizes the bank’s impactful partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas to facilitate the “Consulado sobre ruedas” (Consulate on Wheels) program. Consulado sobre ruedas brings essential … Read more
Seagoville-based HomeBank Texas has made a significant community investment in the future of Rockwall County with a $500,000 contribution to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s capital campaign. The funding supports a $5.2 million renovation and expansion initiative designed to serve one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. The gift is slated for the YMCA’s planned … Read more