January 30–February 5, 2022

Charters The TDB reports that Houston Bank of Commerce & Trust, based in Houston, has applied for a bank charter. Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Home Bank National Association, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to acquire Texan Bank National Association, based in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that … Read more

January 23–29, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Allegiance Bank, based in Houston, has applied to merge with Community Bank of Texas NA, based in Beaumont. Branches The OCC reports that Lamar National Bank, based in Paris, has established a branch at 6801 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 101, in Frisco. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank … Read more

Three Top Executives Continue Growing WestStar in Expanded Roles

On February 1, El Paso-based WestStar announced that three of its top executives have expanded their leadership roles. L. Frederick “Rick” Francis is executive chairman; David W. Osborn is president and chief executive officer; and Lisa J. Saenz is now chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Their guidance in these new roles will continue … Read more

January 16–22, 2022

Home Offices The OCC reports that Legacy Trust Co. National Association, based in Houston, has applied to relocate its home office from 1801 Smith St., Ste. 1900, in Houston to 1415 Louisiana, Ste. 1900, in Houston. Branches The OCC reports that Lone Star National Bank, based in Pharr, has established a branch at 4500 N. … Read more

January 9–15, 2022

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the following branches: the northwest corner of Williams Dr. (FM 2338) and Wildwood Dr. in Georgetown; and the northeast corner of Woodall Rodgers Frwy. and N. Akard St. in Dallas. The TDB reports … Read more

Smith-Johnson Transitions to Manager of Treasury Management Group at WestStar Bank

El Paso-based WestStar Bank has announced the promotion of Giselle Smith-Johnson to vice president/treasury management group manager. She will lead a team of treasury management professionals in improving client experience, product development and risk management. Smith-Johnson has been leading and managing WestStar’s Paycheck Protection Program efforts since joining the bank in February 2021. “I am … Read more

January 2–8, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Texas Bank, based in Brownwood, has completed its merger with Texas Bank Financial, based in Weatherford. The combined banks will operate as TexasBank. Main Offices The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has applied to move its main office from 507 N. Gray in … Read more

December 26, 2021–January 1, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Home Bank National Association, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has applied to acquire Texan Bank National Association, based in Houston. The TDB reports that Texas Regional Bank, based in Harlingen, has applied to acquire AccessBank Texas, based in Denton. Conversions The TDB reports that Texas Exchange Bank, based in … Read more

December 19–25, 2021

Conversions The TDB reports that Bank of Houston, based in Houston, has converted from a national association to a state-chartered bank. Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank National Association, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has applied to relocate a branch from 1001 Hwy. 146 S in La Porte to 1307 W. Fairmont … Read more

December 12–18, 2021

Conversion The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Texas Exchange Bank, based in Crowley, to convert to a state-chartered bank under the name Texas Exchange Bank SSB. Branches The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, based in Columbus, Ohio, has established a branch at 2475 Bay Area Blvd., Bldg. A, … Read more