The Texas Independent Banker: Winter 2025 Issue
The Winter 2025 edition of IBAT’s magazine, The Texas Independent Banker, is now available online. In this issue, IBAT highlights
December 22, 2025
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We Are Texas Community Banking
The nation’s largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy.
IBAT Upcoming Events
Winter Summit XXV
January 25-27 | Avon, CO
A memorable opportunity for bankers to have face-to-face interaction and invaluable conversations with senior regulators and banking attorneys.
32nd Annual Congressional Visit
February 24-26 | Washington, D.C.
An ideal opportunity for Texas community bankers to gain visibility with key decision makers from the Texas Congressional delegation by bringing their community banking story to Washington D.C.
Regional Meetings: Tour de Texas
March 23-26 | Around the State
Get national and state updates on the status of community banking from industry experts. IBAT leadership, staff and experts will be traveling to your back yard to engage face-to-face with you.
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Monthly | Live Webinar
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Latest Industry News & Updates
IBAT Funding for Tokenized Deposit Consortium
At a meeting of the IBAT Board of Directors last week, the board considered and approved initial funding for DTX,
December 9, 2025
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FDIC Finalizes FDICIA Threshold Adjustments
Last week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a final rule updating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act
December 2, 2025
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What a Decade of Data Reveals for Community Banks
One impediment to regulatory relief for community banks has long been the lack of empirical evidence demonstrating the extent of
November 18, 2025
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