Texas Election and Lame Duck Preview
Yesterday marked the end of voter registration in Texas, and it has now entered the final 29-day countdown to the
October 6, 2026
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We Are Texas Community Banking
The nation’s largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy.
IBAT Upcoming Events
Bank Operations Institute
November 8-12 | Dallas
A two-year banking program that provides practical bank management and leadership strategies necessary for successful community bank operations.
26th Annual Winter Summit
January 24-26 | Avon, Colorado
This unique program allows face-to-face interaction with regulators and attorneys, deep dives into the most important issues of the day, as well as areas to focus on in the new year.
Community Banking Day at the Capitol
February 9-10 | Austin
IBAT’s Community Banking Day at the Capitol is the only event specifically dedicated to ensuring the voice of Texas community bankers is heard by Texas elected officials.
33rd Annual Congressional Visit
February 23-25 | 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.
Latest Industry News & Updates
ICBA Challenges OCC Trust Charter Approvals
On Friday, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the
October 6, 2026
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Charles E. Potts Named President of DTX, LLC
IBAT has named Charles E. Potts as President of DTX, LLC (DTX), the association’s consortium for the development and deployment
September 17, 2026
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American Banker: 1033 Rule Legal Challenge
As the industry awaits a new proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) implementing the “open banking” provision
August 26, 2026
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