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

November 30–December 6, 2025

Regional Offices The TDB reports that The Bank of Nova Scotia, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has established a U.S. regional hub at 2601 Victory Ave. in Dallas. Conversions The TDB reports that First-Lockhart National Bank, based in Lockhart, has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank under the name First Lockhart Bank. Branches … Read more

November 23–29, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, to acquire Texas Partners Bank, based in San Antonio. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved applications by NBT Financial Bank, based in Fort Worth, to establish the following locations: 803 E. Northwest Hwy. in … Read more

November 16–22, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Third Coast Bank, based in Humble, has applied to acquire Keystone Bank SSB, based in Bee Cave. Home Offices The TDB reports that TexasBank, based in Brownwood, has applied to relocate its home office from 400 Fisk Ave. in Brownwood to an existing branch at 4521 S. Hulen … Read more

VeraBank Named 2025 Hispanic Business Alliance Community Organization of the Year

Henderson-based VeraBank has been named the 2025 “Hispanic Business Alliance (HBA) Community Organization of the Year” for its commitment to fostering opportunity through meaningful initiatives. The award recognizes the bank’s impactful partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas to facilitate the “Consulado sobre ruedas” (Consulate on Wheels) program. Consulado sobre ruedas brings essential … Read more

November 9–15, 2025

Conversions The OCC reports that United Texas Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to convert from a state-chartered bank to a national association under the name United Texas Bank NA. Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has established a branch at 4600 State Hwy. 21, Ste. 100, in Lewisville. … Read more

Daniels Joins VeraBank’s Commercial Banking Team in Austin

Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Scott Daniels to serve on its commercial banking team in downtown Austin. He will partner with local businesses to provide customized financing solutions. He has more than 15 years of experience in commercial lending, portfolio management, structured financing, investment advising, asset management and financial planning. Before joining VeraBank, Daniels was senior … Read more