TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
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.
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently hired Bill Osborn to serve as assistant vice president/senior oil and gas property manager for the Private Bank at PlainsCapital. Based in the bank’s Fort Worth office at 3707 Camp Bowie Blvd., he will manage a portfolio of select oil and gas assets for clients across Texas. Osborn brings more than … Read more
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
Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has established a branch at 10718 Potranco Rd. in San Antonio. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by UMB Bank NA, based in Kansas City, Missouri, to establish a branch at 5950 Berkshire Lane, Ste. 1600, in Dallas. The OCC … Read more
On January 30, San Antonio-based USAA Federal Savings Bank’s board of directors announced the appointment of Michael Moran as bank president. Moran, who has been serving as the interim president, brings more than two decades of banking experience and a strong commitment to the mission of serving the military community and their families. Before moving … Read more
On January 23, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that its board of directors has elected Rob C. Holmes, president, CEO and board director, to also serve as chairman of the board immediately following the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. “The decision to entrust chairman of the board … Read more
The vacant building at the bustling intersection of Broadway and Hildebrand in San Antonio is getting new life. After a complete remodel, the site re-opened on January 24 as the first San Antonio branch of Bank of Texas. The 2,500-square-foot space will serve general banking, business and mortgage clients. The bank worked with local company … Read more
Danny Butler, president and CEO of San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank, recently announced the addition of two commercial bankers to its San Antonio and New Braunfels teams. They will develop loan and deposit relationships with small- to middle-market companies and associations, managing the loan process, credit underwriting, documentation and portfolio management. Oscar Tijerina has joined the … Read more
On February 23, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced the execution of a planned succession of its chairman and president roles. After 17 years, Steve Lewis has stepped down from his position as chairman of the board, but will continue as member of the board of directors. Paul McSween III, who has served as president for … Read more