Charters

The TDB reports that Houston Bank of Commerce & Trust, based in Houston, has applied for a state bank charter.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Sunflower Bank National Association, based in Denver, Colorado, to acquire Pioneer Bank SSB, based in Austin.

Branches

The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the southwest corner of FM 1488 and Spur 149 Rd. in Magnolia.

The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish the following branches: 10750 Westview Dr. in Houston; and 13663 FM 1488 in Magnolia.

The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Gilmer National Bank, based in Gilmer, to establish a branch at 5848 Judson Rd., Ste. 101, in Longview.

The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Bank of the West, based in Grapevine, to establish a branch at 7401 FM 2147 in Horseshoe Bay.

The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Bank of South Texas, based in McAllen, to establish a branch at 320 E. University Dr. in Edinburg.

The TDB reports that it has approved an application by American State Bank, based in Arp, to establish a branch at 1700 N. Loop 336 W in Conroe.

The TDB reports that it has approved an application by One World Bank, based in Dallas, to establish a branch at 26797 U.S. Hwy. 380 in Aubrey.