December 10–16, 2023

Conversions The TBA reports that Third Coast Bank, based in Humble, has applied to convert to a state charter under the same name. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, to relocate a branch from 500 Dallas St., Ste. A, in Plainview, to 3320–3322 Olton … Read more

Chadli Retiring as Chief Financial Officer from Texas Department of Banking

Sami Chadli, chief financial officer for the Texas Department of Banking for the past 11 years, has announced that he will retire on December 31, 2023. “We would like to congratulate Sami for decades of service to the State of Texas and his commitment and loyalty to the citizens of Texas and the Department of … Read more

December 3–9, 2023

Home Offices The TDB reports that TXN Bank, based in Hondo, has applied to relocate its home office from 1502 Ave. M in Hondo to 103 19th St. in Hondo. Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has established a branch at 4107 Fry Rd. in Katy. The OCC reports … Read more

November 26–December 2, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Texas National Bank, based in Mercedes, to establish a branch at 4000 S. Business Hwy. 281 in Edinburg. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the northwest corner … Read more

November 19–25, 2023

Holding Companies The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Tom Bean, based in Tom Bean, has applied to establish a bank holding company. Home Office Relocations The TDB reports that TXN Bank, based in Hondo, has applied to relocate its home office from 1502 Ave. M in Hondo to 103 19th St. in … Read more

November 12–18, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that Citizens National Bank, based in Cameron, has established a new branch at 1711 Central Texas Expwy., Ste 105, in Killeen. The OCC reports that The First National Bank of Hughes Springs, based in Hughes Springs, has applied to establish a branch at 100 N. Columbus in Marshall. The OCC reports … Read more

First NationaI Bank of Jasper and First State Bank of Livingston Complete Merger

On December 4, First National Bank of Jasper and First State Bank of Livingston will complete their merger under the name First State Bank of Livingston (First State Bank). With a combined asset size of more than $700 million, the merger positions the combined bank to invest in additional resources such as technology, as well as … Read more

November 5–11, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First State Bank of Livingston, based in Livingston, has completed its merger with First National Bank of Jasper, based in Jasper. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by West Texas National Bank, based in Midland, to establish a branch at 500 Dallas St., Ste. … Read more

October 29–November 4, 2023

Branches The OCC reports that Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, has established a branch in the HEB at 1621 Mason Rd. in Katy. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Yoakum National Bank, based in Yoakum, to establish a branch at 22101 Westheimer Pkwy. in Katy. The OCC reports that Brenham … Read more

Nichols Named General Counsel of the Texas Department of Banking

Charles G. Cooper, commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking, has announced the selection of Robert K. Nichols III as the agency’s general counsel. Nichols will be responsible for overseeing the legal division and providing advice to the banking commissioner, as well as other divisions across the agency. He will also be responsible for assisting … Read more