TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



August 2–8, 2026

Charters The OCC reports that Texas Global Bank & Trust Co. NA, based in Dallas, has applied to establish a bank charter in Texas. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Moody National Bank, based in Galveston, to establish a branch at 107 Old River Rd. in Montgomery. The OCC reports … Read more

July 26–August 1, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Bastrop, based in Bastrop, has completed its acquisition of The First State Bank, based in Columbus. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Citizens Bank, based in Kilgore, to acquire Texas National Bank of Jacksonville. Main Offices The OCC reports … Read more

FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Augustus National Bank in Dallas

On August 4, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a deposit insurance application for Augustus National Bank NA, a newly chartered national bank to be headquartered in Dallas. The organizers of the bank applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national bank charter and received preliminary conditional approval … Read more

City National Bank Announces New Hires and Board Appointments in Abilene and San Angelo

Colorado City-based City National Bank has hired four associates to join its Abilene team and one in San Angelo, as well as announcing new board appointments. Monica Houston is the new market president of City National Bank in Abilene. She began her banking career while in college and has since built more than 30 years … Read more

July 19–25, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a branch at 250 University Blvd. in Round Rock. The OCC reports that First Texas National Bank, based in Floydada, has applied to establish a branch at 231 W. Main St. in Denison. The OCC … Read more

July 12–18, 2026

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 an application by State National Bank, based in Groom, to establish a branch at 312 Euclid Ave. in Panhandle. The OCC reports that … Read more

July 5–11, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has opened a new branch at 20225 Hwy. 59 N in Humble. The TDB reports that Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, has applied to establish a branch at 3001 S. Lamar Blvd., Bldg. G, Ste. 100, in Austin.

June 28–July 4, 2026

Charters The OCC reports that OneSource Virtual Trust Bank, based in Dallas, has been established. Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Bastrop, based in Bastrop, to acquire First State Bank, based in Columbus. The TDB reports that Prosperity Bank, based in El Campo, … Read more

June 21–27, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that Moody National Bank, based in Galveston, has applied to establish a branch at 107 Old River Rd. in Montgomery. The OCC reports that West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, has applied to establish a branch at 710 N. Big Spring St. in Midland. The OCC reports that it has … Read more

June 14–20, 2026

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by National Bank & Trust, based in La Grange, to establish a branch at the intersection of Sam Houston Dr. and FM 969 in Bastrop. The TDB reports that Harmony Bank, based in Dallas, has established a branch at 5000 Maple Ave. in Dallas. The … Read more