TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
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
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
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Sunflower Bank, based in Dallas, has withdrawn its application to merge with HomeStreet Bank NA, based in Seattle, Washington, and has also withdrawn its application to convert to a national association.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
To honor regional banks that positively impact their communities, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group publish an annual list of “America’s Best Regional Banks [and Credit Unions]”* every December. The publication’s 2025 list includes 46 regional banks that operate in Texas, with 39 banks based in the Lone Star State. As Newsweek states, “Regional banks…are the … Read more
Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas has hired Grier Patton for its San Antonio corporate banking team. He will serve as a vice president. Patton brings more than 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial banking, including expertise in financial forecasting, financial analysis and specialized industries. He joins Bank of Texas from Truist Bank, where … Read more
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
Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas has welcomed Addyson Brooks to its San Antonio corporate banking team to serve as vice president. She brings more than seven years of experience in portfolio management and financial analysis to her new role. Prior to joining Bank of Texas, Brooks served as vice president/commercial and corporate banking at Amegy … Read more
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
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
College Station-based American Momentum Bank has named Dan Anthony market president for the San Antonio and Devine markets. He joined the bank in 2023 as a senior vice president/senior commercial relationship manager in San Antonio and has nearly 20 years of banking experience. Prior to joining American Momentum Bank, Anthony served as the senior commercial … Read more