March 2–8, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Eldorado, based in Eldorado, has applied to acquire a branch of Western Bank, based in Lubbock. The branch is located at 100 S. Main St. in Loraine. Home Offices The TDB reports that Victory Bank, based in Lubbock, has applied to relocate its … Read more

February 23–March 1, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, has acquired the following branches of Vista Bank, based in Dallas: 317 Main St. in Abernathy; 701 Main St. in Hale Center; 101 North Ave. E in Haskell; 930 Frontage Rd. in Idalou; 1523 Main St. in Petersburg; 3000 Olton Rd. in … Read more

February 16–22, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, has applied to acquire Citizens State Bank, based in Ganado. The TDB reports that First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, has completed its acquisitions of Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The … Read more

February 9–15, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that The Chasewood Bank, based in Houston, has merged into Austin Bank NA and its parent company, Austin Bancorp Inc., based in Jacksonville. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, to acquire the following branches of Vista Bank, based in … Read more

February 2–8, 2025

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

January 26–February 1, 2025

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.

January 19–25, 2025

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

January 12–18, 2025

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that it has approved applications by First Liberty Bank, based in Liberty, to acquire Pearland State Bank, based in Pearland, and First National Bank of Alvin, based in Alvin. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by VeraBank NA, based in Henderson, to establish a branch … Read more

Moody Bank’s Pierson Elected to Dallas Fed Board, Hill Re-elected to Board and Beasley Appointed to Fed’s El Paso Board

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has announced appointments and reappointments of several prominent Texas bankers to its board of directors and branch boards. As Dallas Fed board and branch board members, they will provide input on regional economic conditions as part of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy functions. Victor R. Pierson, chair, president and … Read more

Texas Banking Commissioner Names Wisian Houston Regional Director

On August 16, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced the appointment of Gregory Cole Wisian as Houston regional director of the bank and trust supervision division for the Texas Department of Banking. The appointment is effective September 1. Wisian will be responsible for the bank supervisory activities of the Houston regional office and its … Read more