Gross and Cooper Honored for Distinction by Southwestern Graduate School of Banking

On June 1, William “Tex” Gross, chairman of Dallas-based Commerce Street Holdings, and Charles G. Cooper, commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking, were honored by the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University. During an awards banquet, Gross received SWGSB’s Distinguished Service Award Award and Cooper received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. … Read more

May 21–27, 2023

Charters The OCC reports that FundBank NA has applied to establish a bank charter based in Austin. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has applied to establish a branch at 12103 Quaker Ave. in Lubbock. The OCC reports that First Financial Bank NA, based in Abilene, has applied to establish … Read more

May 14–20, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Bank & Trust, based in Lubbock, has merged with and into HTLF Bank, based in Denver, Colorado. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Hwy. 290 and Ledgestone … Read more

May 7–13, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Texas Brand Bank, based in Dallas, has merged with Harmony Bank NA, based in Kemp. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, to merge with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper. Home Office Relocations The … Read more

April 30–May 6, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has completed its acquisition of FirstCapital Bank of Texas NA, based in Midland. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish the following branches: 8538 I.H. 35 S, Ste. 120, in … Read more

April 23–29, 2023

Charters The OCC reports that Inspire Bank NA, based in Houston, has applied for a bank charter. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the southwest corner of El Dorado Blvd. and Gatebrook Dr. in Webster. The OCC reports that it has … Read more

Commissioner Cooper Named to FFIEC State Liaison Committee, Elected Chairman  

On May 1, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the selection of Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper to its State Liaison Committee (SLC) for a two-year term. The SLC also announced that Cooper has been elected chair of the committee for a one-year term. Cooper has served as Texas’ banking commissioner since … Read more

April 16–22, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, has applied to merge with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper, under the name First State Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 2475 W. Mockingbird … Read more

April 9–15, 2023

Branches 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 corner of St. Joseph Blvd. and Burnet Rd. in Austin. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Central Texas, based in … Read more

April 2–8, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Trustmark National Bank, based in Jackson, Mississippi, to establish a branch at 1070 Evergreen Circle, Ste. 100, in The Woodlands. The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to relocate a branch from 12200 Northwest Fwy. in … Read more