TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



Plains Acquisition Corp. to Acquire Austin Colony and First National Bank of Lake Jackson

On October 21, Plains Acquisition Corp. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Austin Colony Inc., the holding company of Lake Jackson-based First National Bank of Lake Jackson, in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition is expected to close in December 2026. Upon completion of the transaction, First National Bank of Lake Jackson, a national banking association, … Read more

T Bank Appoints Morris Chief Lending Officer, Expands Texas Footprint with New Houston Branch

On March 2, Dallas-based T Bank NA announced the opening of a new Houston branch and the appointment of veteran banker Chris Morris to serve as chief lending officer and a member of the bank’s board of directors. T Bank also announced the appointment of Houston businessman John Leggett to its board. “While we operate … Read more

December 1–7, 2024

Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, to establish a … Read more

November 24–30, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Independent Bank, based in McKinney, has applied to merge into SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida. Main Offices The OCC reports that it has approved an application by The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, to relocate its home office from 100 … Read more

November 17–23, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Dallas, has withdrawn its application to merge with HomeStreet Bank NA, based in Seattle, Washington, and has also withdrawn its application to convert to a national association. Branches The OCC reports that VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, has applied to establish a branch at … Read more

November 10–16, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports BOM Bank, based in Natchitoches, Louisiana, has acquired the following branches of American State Bank, based in Arp: 13218 U.S. Hw.y 84 E in Joaquin; 830 N. 1st St. in Timpson; 163 Casscaid St. in Center, TX; 3001 S. John Redditt Dr. in Lufkin; 1601 S. Chestnut St. in … Read more

November 3–9, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Producer Acquisition Corp., based in Beaumont, to establish a bank holding company by acquiring Powell State Bank, based in Powell. Main Offices The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eagle Lake, based in Eagle Lake, has applied to relocate its … Read more

October 27–November 2, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Austin Bank NA, based in Jacksonville, has applied to acquire Chasewood Bank, 20333 State Hwy. 249 in Houston. Loan Production Offices The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish a loan production office at 641 N. Stanton Dr. in El Paso. Branches … Read more

October 20–26, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has applied to merge with Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The TDB reports that it has approved an application by TexasBank, based in Brownwood, to establish a branch at 2641 E. … Read more

October 13–19, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Columbus State Bank, based in Columbus, has applied to merge with Hill Bank & Trust Co., based in Weimar. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to establish the following branches: 10505 Broadway St. in Pearland and 3000 S. Jackson Rd. … Read more