February 25–March 2, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Sonora, based in Sonora, to establish a branch at 205 Exchange Blvd. in Hutto. The OCC reports that National Bank & Trust, based in La Grange, has applied to establish a branch at 4401 S. Staples St. in Corpus … Read more

Teeples Named General Counsel of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

On March 4, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announced that it has named David Teeples senior vice president and general counsel. He will be responsible for leading the Dallas Fed’s legal department and serve as adviser to bank leadership on issues of governance, ethics and legal authority. Teeples joined the Dallas Fed in 2017 as … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Outlines 2024 Leadership Development Session

The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business has released details on its 67th Annual Session, scheduled for May 28–June 7, 2024, in Dallas. SWGSB prepares future leaders in the banking industry for greater responsibilities with peer networking, team-building experiences, living case studies, a tailored curriculum and an … Read more

February 18–24, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that Great Plains National Bank, based in Elk City, Oklahoma, has applied to establish a branch at 2620 N. Travis, Ste. 200, in Sherman. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, to establish a branch at 4660 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land. … Read more

February 11–17, 2024

Bank Charters The OCC reports that it has approved an application by FundBank NA, based in Austin, to establish a bank charter. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish a branch at 1620 W. Church St. in Livingston. The OCC reports that … Read more

The Private Bank at PlainsCapital Names Cunningham Chief Investment Officer

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced that Andrew Cunningham, CFA, CMT, ChFC, has been named senior vice president/chief investment officer of The Private Bank at PlainsCapital. He succeeds Richard Wyatt, who retired at the end of 2023 after more than 16 years as chief investment officer. In his new role, Cunningham will oversee the investment department … Read more

February 4–10, 2024

Name Changes The TDB reports that Fort Davis State Bank, based in Fort Davis, has changed its name to Maverick Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish the following branches: the southwest corner of State Hwy. 46 W and Bulverde Crossing in Spring Branch … Read more

January 28–February 3, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has established a branch at 19415 Gulf Fwy. in Webster. The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish the following branches: in the HEB at 24924 Morton Ranch Rd. in Katy and in … Read more

Texas Security Bank Taps Parkey as Chief Banking Officer

Dallas-based Texas Security Bank recently announced changes to its executive leadership team. Ben Parkey, the bank’s Dallas managing director/commercial central, has been promoted to chief banking officer. Parkey has more than 22 years banking experience as a leader and commercial banker. He joined Texas Security Bank in 2013 when the bank was just over $200 … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Names Austin President of North Texas Region and Commercial Banking

Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Mandy Austin to serve as president of the bank’s North Texas region and commercial banking. The bank has five branch locations across the metroplex in Dallas, Southlake, Denton, Krum and Fort Worth, with a sixth location under renovation at Lovers Lane and the Dallas North Tollway. The bank also … Read more