TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On December 1, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Lockhart-based First-Lockhart National Bank has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating as First Lockhart Bank under its new charter effective December 1. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockhart Bankshares Inc., was … Read more
On October 1, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Bells-based Cendera Bank National Association has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating as Cendera Bank under its new charter effective October 1. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendera Financial Holdings Inc. … Read more
On August 15, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced the appointment of two deputy commissioners, Jared A. Whitson and Jesus “Jesse” Saucillo, to the Texas Department of Banking. These structural changes also include the elevation of Deputy Commissioner Wendy Rodriguez to executive deputy commissioner. Whitson has served the department for more than 21 years, … Read more
On May 1, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the re-selection of Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC) for a term that runs through April 30, 2027. Concurrently, the SLC announced Cooper’s re-election as SLC chair for a one-year term that runs until April 30, 2026. … Read more
The Texas Department of Banking has received its seventh consecutive banking supervision accreditation from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The department also earned its money services businesses (MSB) accreditation for the second time. These designations verify that the department maintains the highest standards and practices in state banking supervision set by the CSBS … Read more
On January 3, the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees who will be honored at the 12th Annual Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Gala, May 1 on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Five iconic bankers—Sam H. Burris Jr., Charles G. Cooper, Harvey P. Hartenstine, Robert W. “Bobby” Hoxworth … Read more
Former Texas Banking Commissioner Ken Littlefield passed away at age 79 on November 10 after experiencing a medical emergency while doing one of his favorite things in the world—snorkeling in the Cayman Islands. He led the Texas Department of Banking from 1986 to 1992. After earning both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in … Read more
On May 6, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the re-election of Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper as chairman of its State Liaison Committee (SLC) for another one-year term. He has been a member of the SLC and has served as its chairman since 2023. Cooper has served as Texas’ banking commissioner … Read more
On August 16, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Hondo-based TXN Bank National Association has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. TXN Bank began operating under its new charter effective August 16. The bank, a subsidiary of TXN Bancshares Inc., was originally chartered in 1936 and … Read more
On May 1, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the selection of Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper to its State Liaison Committee (SLC) for a two-year term. The SLC also announced that Cooper has been elected chair of the committee for a one-year term. Cooper has served as Texas’ banking commissioner since … Read more