TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Allegiance Bank, based in Houston, has applied to merge with Community Bank of Texas NA, based in Beaumont. Branches The OCC reports that Lamar National Bank, based in Paris, has established a branch at 6801 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 101, in Frisco. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank … Read more
Home Offices The OCC reports that Legacy Trust Co. National Association, based in Houston, has applied to relocate its home office from 1801 Smith St., Ste. 1900, in Houston to 1415 Louisiana, Ste. 1900, in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that Lone Star National Bank, based in Pharr, has established a branch at 4500 N. … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the following branches: the northwest corner of Williams Dr. (FM 2338) and Wildwood Dr. in Georgetown; and the northeast corner of Woodall Rodgers Frwy. and N. Akard St. in Dallas. The TDB reports … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Texas Bank, based in Brownwood, has completed its merger with Texas Bank Financial, based in Weatherford. The combined banks will operate as TexasBank. Main Offices The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to move its main office from 507 N. Gray in … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Home Bank National Association, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has applied to acquire Texan Bank National Association, based in Houston. The TDB reports that Texas Regional Bank, based in Harlingen, has applied to acquire AccessBank Texas, based in Denton. Conversions The TDB reports that Texas Exchange Bank, based in … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that Bank of Houston, based in Houston, has converted from a national association to a state-chartered bank. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank National Association, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to relocate a branch from 1001 Hwy. 146 S in La Porte to 1307 W. Fairmont … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced that Chris Bielss has joined its Austin commercial lending group as senior vice president at 2705 Bee Caves Rd. in Westlake. “[Bielss’] deep-rooted relationships with local entrepreneurs and strong commercial banking background make him an excellent fit to serve PlainsCapital’s clients in Austin and across Texas,” says Sean Mills, Westlake … Read more
On January 3, Corpus Christi-based American Bank announced the acquisition of ACG Equipment Finance (ACG), a fully integrated direct equipment financing company headquartered in Austin. “Our acquisition of ACG Equipment Finance is consistent with our long-term strategic plan,” says Stephen Raffaele, CEO and president of American Bank. “Bringing our companies together accelerates our growth strategy, … Read more
Conversion The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Exchange Bank, based in Crowley, to convert to a state-chartered bank under the name Texas Exchange Bank SSB. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 2475 Bay Area Blvd., Bldg. A, … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has welcomed Justina Mojica to its Austin team as concierge banker and business development officer. A dual native of Chicago and Houston, now settled in Austin, Mojica will focus on extended-hour and personalized services for the bank’s VIPs and business customers. The role will support the lending and treasury departments, working directly with clients … Read more