December 1–7, 2024

Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish a … Read more

November 24–30, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Independent Bank, based in McKinney, has applied to merge into SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida. Main Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, to relocate its home office from 100 … Read more

November 17–23, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Dallas, has withdrawn its application to merge with HomeStreet Bank NA, based in Seattle, Washington, and has also withdrawn its application to convert to a national association. Branches The OCC reports that VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, has applied to establish a branch at … Read more

Newsweek’s List of ‘America’s Best Regional Banks’ Includes 46 Banks in Texas

To honor regional banks that positively impact their communities, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group publish an annual list of “America’s Best Regional Banks [and Credit Unions]”* every December. The publication’s 2025 list includes 46 regional banks that operate in Texas, with 39 banks based in the Lone Star State. As Newsweek states, “Regional banks…are the … Read more

November 10–16, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports BOM Bank, based in Natchitoches, Louisiana, has acquired the following branches of American State Bank, based in Arp: 13218 U.S. Hw.y 84 E in Joaquin; 830 N. 1st St. in Timpson; 163 Casscaid St. in Center, TX; 3001 S. John Redditt Dr. in Lufkin; 1601 S. Chestnut St. in … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Celebrates Opening of Montgomery Banking Center

On November 21, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chambers of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new full-service banking center in Montgomery. The ceremony was well attended by both chambers and business leaders, the Austin Bank leadership team and employees, along with associates from the SLI Group … Read more

November 3–9, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Producer Acquisition Corp., based in Beaumont, to establish a bank holding company by acquiring Powell State Bank, based in Powell. Main Offices The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, has applied to relocate its … Read more

October 27–November 2, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, has applied to acquire Chasewood Bank, 20333 State Hwy. 249 in Houston. Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches … Read more

October 20–26, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has applied to merge with Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by TexasBank, based in Brownwood, to establish a branch at 2641 E. … Read more

October 13–19, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Columbus State Bank, based in Columbus, has applied to merge with Hill Bank & Trust Co., based in Weimar. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish the following branches: 10505 Broadway St. in Pearland and 3000 S. Jackson Rd. … Read more