February 9–15, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The Chasewood Bank, based in Houston, has merged into Austin Bank NA and its parent company, Austin Bancorp Inc., based in Jacksonville. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, to acquire the following branches of Vista Bank, based in … Read more

Lone Star Capital Bank to Merge with Rio Bank in South Texas

On February 20, Rio Financial Services Inc., the parent company of McAllen-based Rio Bank, and San Antonio-based Lone Star Capital Bank NA jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement providing for the merger of Lone Star Capital Bank with and into Rio Bank. Upon the consummation of the merger, Lone Star Capital Bank will … Read more

February 2–8, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Farmers and Merchants Bank, based in De Leon, to acquire Farmers State Bank of Newcastle, based in Newcastle. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at … Read more

January 26–February 1, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, based in Corsicana, has applied to acquire Captex Bank, based in Fort Worth. The TDB reports that Farmers and Merchants Bank, based in De Leon, has applied to acquire Farmers State Bank of Newcastle, based in Newcastle.

January 19–25, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, to acquire Chasewood Bank, based in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, has applied to establish a branch at 8602 Pineridge Dr. in Amarillo. The OCC reports that Zions Bancorporation … Read more

December 29, 2024–January 4, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC and TDB report that SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida, has completed its acquisition of Independent Bank, dba Independent Financial, based in McKinney. The TDB reports that Columbus State Bank, based in Columbus, has completed its merger with Hill Bank & Trust Co., based in Weimar. Branches The … Read more

December 22–28, 2024

Branches The TDB reports that Wallis Bank, based in Wallis, has established a branch at 4805 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., Ste. 100, in Pasadena. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Bank, based in Henderson, to establish a branch at 7680 Preston Rd. in Frisco.

First National Bank of Eldorado to Acquire Loraine Branch of Western Bank

On January 8, the First National Bank of Eldorado and Lubbock-based Western Bank announced the signing of a definitive agreement providing for the First National Bank of Eldorado’s acquisition of the Loraine branch of Western Bank. The transaction is targeted for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2025. “We are excited to … Read more

Community Bank Holdings of Texas Inc. to Acquire CapTex Bancshares Inc.

On January 7, Community Bank Holdings of Texas Inc., the holding company of Corsicana-based Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, and CapTex Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Trenton-based CapTex Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Community Bank Holdings of Texas Inc. will acquire CapTex. The transaction is … Read more

December 15–21, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established the following branches: 9324 Summer Creek Dr. in Fort Worth and 1055 Market Way Rd. in Argyle. The agency also reports that it has received applications by JPMorgan Chase Bank to establish the following branches: at the southeast corner of … Read more