TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On March 30, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Yoakum-based Yoakum National Bank has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. Under its new charter, the bank will begin operating as Yoakum Bank. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yoakum National Bancshares Inc., was originally chartered … Read more
Daniel Frasier, director of the Texas Department of Banking’s corporate activities and financial innovation, is retiring after 18 years of state service. His retirement is effective June 30, 2026. “We congratulate Dan on this career milestone and wish him a happy retirement,” says Charles G. Cooper, commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking. “We appreciate … 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
On October 1, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Bells-based Cendera Bank National Association has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating as Cendera Bank under its new charter effective October 1. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendera Financial Holdings Inc. … Read more
On August 15, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced the appointment of two deputy commissioners, Jared A. Whitson and Jesus “Jesse” Saucillo, to the Texas Department of Banking. These structural changes also include the elevation of Deputy Commissioner Wendy Rodriguez to executive deputy commissioner. Whitson has served the department for more than 21 years, … Read more
Charles G. Cooper, commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking, announced the appointment of Lilliana R. Abbassi as director of strategic support. She will oversee staff responsible for developing examination policy and procedures; administering examiner training activities and the commissioning process; the consumer assistance activities relating to state-chartered bank and trust companies; the department’s financial … Read more
The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville held its Annual Gala on May 1. Five iconic bankers—Sam H. Burris Jr., Charles G. Cooper, Harvey P. Hartenstine, Robert W. “Bobby” Hoxworth and William A. Nesbitt—were inducted. Established by the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking at Sam Houston State University, the Texas Bankers … Read more
On March 18, Harvey P. Hartenstine, president and chief banking executive of San Antonio-based Broadway Bank, and David McGee, Houston-based Amegy Bank’s Central Texas CEO, were inducted into the San Antonio Business Hall of Fame, along with Elaine Mendoza, founder, president and CEO of Conceptual MindWorks Inc. The prestigious honor, presented annually by Junior Achievement … Read more
The Texas Department of Banking has received its seventh consecutive banking supervision accreditation from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The department also earned its money services businesses (MSB) accreditation for the second time. These designations verify that the department maintains the highest standards and practices in state banking supervision set by the CSBS … Read more
On January 3, the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees who will be honored at the 12th Annual Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Gala, May 1 on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Five iconic bankers—Sam H. Burris Jr., Charles G. Cooper, Harvey P. Hartenstine, Robert W. “Bobby” Hoxworth … Read more