TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Branches The OCC reports that VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, has established a new branch at 14951 Avery Ranch Blvd. in Austin. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by PlainsCapital Bank, based in 3108-05 University Park, to establish a branch at 500 Preston Rd. in Prosper. The TDB reports that Texas Regional … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, to acquire Zapata National Bank, based in Zapata. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, to establish a branch at 305 N. Main St. in … Read more
Charters The TDB reports that Houston Bank & Trust, based in Houston, has established a new bank at 5333 Westheimer Rd. in Houston. Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Citizens Bank, based in Kilgore, has applied to acquire Texas National Bank of Jacksonville, based in Jacksonville. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The First State Bank, based in Columbus, has applied to merge with The First National Bank of Bastrop, based in Bastrop. Conversions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by United Texas Bank NA, based in Dallas, to convert from a state bank to a national … Read more
On May 4, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 12 recipients of the 2026 Emerging Leader Awards. Nominated by their bank’s president, CEO or board chair, these rising stars were selected for their exceptional leadership, commitment to service and impact on the banking industry. “These honorees are … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Home Bank NA, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to relocate a branch from 12946 Dairy Ashford, Ste. 100, in Sugar Land to 14965 Southwest Fwy. in Sugar Land. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, … Read more
Home Offices The TDB reports that Fidelity Bank of Texas, based in Waco, has applied to relocate its home office from 1901 Lakeshore Dr. in Waco to 24030 US 84 in Waco. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to establish a branch at 829 … Read more
On May 6, Henderson-based VeraBank announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding five $2,500 scholarships to exceptional students whose parents are part of the VeraBank family. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Coy Becka, senior at Caldwell High School, Caldwell (son of Melanie Becka); Zachary Leonard, senior at Westlake High School, Austin (son of … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, to acquire Stellar Bank, based in Houston. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at 170 Alliance Blvd., Ste. 100, in Hutto. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, has applied to acquire Zapata Bank, based in Zapata. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at 1415 E. Main St. in Fredericksburg. The OCC reports that West … Read more