January 18–24, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Maverick Bank, based in Fort Davis, has completed its merger with Tejas Bank, based in Monahans. The TDB reports that Third Coast Bank, based in Humble, has applied to acquire Keystone Bank SSB, based in Bee Cave. Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, … Read more

January 11–17, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank NA, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to relocate a branch from 22420 Community Dr. in New Caney to 21728 US Hwy. 59 in New Caney.

January 4–10, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Vista Bank, based in Dallas, has completed its merger into NBH Bank, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Branches The OCC reports that Hill Country National Bank, a branch of Llano National Bank, based in Llano, has established a branch at 400 Panther Hollow Dr. in Marble Falls. The … Read more

December 28, 2025–January 3, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Investar Bank NA, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has completed its acquisition of First National Bank, based in Wichita Falls. The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, has completed its acquisition of American Bank NA, based in Corpus Christi. Branches The TDB reports that Texas … Read more

VeraBank Relocates Round Rock Branch to New Interstate 35 Location

Henderson-based VeraBank has a new home in Round Rock. The bank has moved a branch from 902 Palm Valley Blvd. to 2300 S. Interstate 35 and opened its new doors on December 15. To celebrate the new location, VeraBank will host an open house and ribbon-cutting this spring. “This move is about making banking easier … Read more

Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Regional Banks 2026’ List Includes 48 Texas-based Institutions

To recognize banks (and credit unions) making a meaningful difference, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group have published “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026.” The methodology utilized the Texas Ratio (a measure of a bank’s credit quality), as well as reviewed profitability and net loans and leases, press coverage over the past two years, … Read more

December 21–27, 2025

Branches The OCC reports that Citizens National Bank, based in Cameron, has applied to establish a branch at 317 S. Austin St. in Brenham. The OCC reports that Commercial Bank of Texas NA, based in Nacogdoches, has applied to establish a branch at 4215 Eastex Fwy. in Beaumont.

December 14–20, 2025

Charters The OCC reports that Augustus National Bank NA, based in Dallas, has applied to establish a bank charter. Branches The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has established a branch at 525 Main St. in Kerrville. The TDB reports that First Lockhart Bank, based in Lockhart, has applied to establish a … Read more

December 7–13, 2025

Field Offices The TDB reports that CTBC Bank Co. Ltd., based in Taipei City, Taiwan, has applied to establish a field office at 1201 Louisiana St., Ste. 2750, in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established the following branches: 2727 Sam Rayburn Hwy. in Melissa, 2050 … Read more

Staebell Joins VeraBank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker in Central Texas

Henderson-based VeraBank has announced that Tyler Staebell has joined its commercial banking team as senior vice president and commercial banker. He will serve businesses in Georgetown, Round Rock, Florence and Liberty Hill. In his new role, he will focus on supporting commercial banking customers with customized financing strategies, while also leading efforts in facilitating and … Read more