July 28–August 3, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB and the FRBD report that Producer Acquisition Corp., based in Beaumont, has applied to become a bank holding company by acquiring Powell State Bank, based in Powell. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by BOKF NA, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish a branch at 4306 … Read more

July 21–July 27, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Oakwood Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to merge into b1BANK, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Name Changes The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First State Bank, based in Abilene, to change its name to Avana Bank. Branches The TDB reports that Frost Bank, … Read more

July 14–July 20, 2024

Branches The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has established a branch at 4660 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at 8111 N. FM 620 in Austin. The TDB reports that Susser Bank, … Read more

July 7–July 13, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish a branch at 14309 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. N in Houston. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch … Read more

June 30–July 6, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Texas Bank, based in Georgetown, has applied to merge with First Texas Bank, based in Killeen. Name Changes The TDB reports that First State Bank, based in Abilene, has applied to change its name to Avana Bank. Home Office Relocations The TDB reports that Susser Bank, based … Read more

June 23–29, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida, has applied to acquire Independent Bank, dba Independent Financial, based in McKinney. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish the following branches: 110 S. Wayside Dr. … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2024 Cornerstone and LiFE Award Recipients

The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. Each of the banks or bankers selected has demonstrated excellence in community involvement or has promoted financial education in its communities. The awards were presented during the May … Read more

June 16–22, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, to establish a branch at 1700 Coulter in Amarillo. The TDB reports that it has approved applications by Maverick Bank, based in Fort Davis, to establish the following branches: 110 NW Ave. B in Seminole and 4529 114th … Read more

June 9–15, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has established a branch at 4101 W. Wheatland Rd. in Dallas. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Katy Hockley Cut-Off Rd. and Morton Rd. in Katy. … Read more

June 2–8, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by U.S. Bank NA, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, to establish a branch at 9753 Katy Fwy., Ste. 100, in Houston. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the southeast … Read more