Branch Closings & OSHA Vaccination Rules
Omicron has exploded in the number of cases, leaving many businesses—including banks—without enough staff to stay open. Meanwhile, the U.S.
January 14, 2022
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We Are Texas Community Banking
The nation’s largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy
IBAT Annual Events
Regional Meetings Tour de Texas
March & April 2022
IBAT is hitting the road in 2022. It’s time to get community bankers together again for the good of our great industry. In March and April IBAT will visit several areas around the state.
Congressional Visit
May 3-5, 2022 | Washington, D.C.
An ideal opportunity for Texas community bankers to gain visibility with key decision makers from the Texas Congressional delegation and other important members of the banking industry.
Connecting Leaders Conference
June 16-18, 2022 | Round Rock
As the flagship event of the IBAT Leadership Division, this family-friendly event is an annual favorite amongst up-and-coming bankers, as well as more seasoned leaders of our industry. Join us in Round Rock in 2022.
Annual Convention
September 24-27, 2022 | Fort Worth
A four-day event that takes an in-depth look at key issues impacting the banking industry, specifically those related to community banks. Packed with educational opportunities, networking and entertainment.
Latest Industry News & Updates
Texans Step up in Section 1071 Fight – Now What?
In the face of challenge, Texas community bankers stepped up to comment on small business data collection rules proposed by
January 12, 2022
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COVID Impact on Bank Operations?
With the latest spike in coronavirus cases, we are hearing from bankers around the state about closing bank lobbies and
January 6, 2022
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IBAT Launches P2P Compliance Help in Bankers Helping Bankers
With the launch of Bankers Helping Bankers this fall, the IBAT team is exploring a variety of ways to utilize
January 4, 2022
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Featured Articles & White Papers
Building—and Rebuilding—the Texas Economy One Business at a Time
September 2, 2021
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As COVID vaccinations increase and mask mandates subside, businesses are beginning to draw sighs of relief, hoping that the worst is behind us and the
While You Were Taking Care of Your Customers
September 2, 2021
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For more than a year, community bankers have been hard at work saving the nation’s small businesses via the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The effort