TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Community bankers from across the state will gather in Fort Worth later this month for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ 51st Annual Convention, a perfect opportunity for education, networking and inspiration for those shaping the future of Texas community banking. Set for September 20–23 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, the convention will feature … Read more
Branches The TDB reports that The First State Bank, based in Louise, has applied to establish a branch at 803 N. Ave. E in Shiner. The TDB reports that Harmony Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to relocate a branch from 1600 S. Ervay St. in Dallas to 1900 S. Ervay St. in Dallas.
Name Changes The TDB reports that Powell State Bank, based in Powell, has changed its name to Producer Bank of Texas. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 4303 S. Clack St. in Abilene. The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to merge into The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio. Conversions The TDB reports that First-Lockhart National Bank, based in Lockhart, has applied to convert from a national association to a Texas state-chartered bank under the name First Lockhart … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to acquire Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas. Conversions The TDB reports that MapleMark Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to convert to an Oklahoma state charter under the name MapleMark Bank. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan … Read more
On July 17, John E. Grist, president and CEO of Snyder-based West Texas State Bank, announced that the board of directors has appointed Justin Rosson as market president in Snyder. Rosson is a native of Snyder and a graduate of Lubbock Christian University. Grist also announced that Toby J. Latham has been promoted to senior … Read more
William L. “Billy” Mullins, senior executive vice president, chief risk officer and director at Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, announced his retirement after a banking career spanning 51 years, effective July 17. Mullins started his banking career in 1974 as an assistant national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). In 1979, … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Southtrust Bank NA, based in George West, has established a branch at 14090 Southwest Fwy., Ste. 220, in Sugar Land. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Great Plains National Bank, based in Elk City, Oklahoma, to establish a branch at 2624 N. Loy Lake Rd. in … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by City National Bank of Colorado City, based in Colorado City, to acquire Citizens Bank NA, based in Abilene. The TDB reports that Industry State Bank, based in Industry; Fayetteville Bank, based in Fayetteville; and Citizens State Bank, based in Buffalo, have completed … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Liberty Capital Bank, based in Addison, has applied to acquire Texas Heritage Bank, based in Boerne. Branches The TDB reports that TexasBank, based in Brownwood, has established a branch at 1415 S. FM 51 in Decatur. The TDB reports that Citizens State Bank, based in Woodville, has established … Read more