Just before President Trump’s requested July 4th deadline, Congress put the finishing touches on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The final bill included several provisions of interest to...

Thank You for Your Service, Rick Jamieson You led with wisdom, courage and unwavering dedication—never hesitating to face tough decisions head-on. As you reflect on your service to the...

Texas community bankers and IBAT associate members came together—families in tow—for an unforgettable few days at the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston. This year’s conference was packed with...

The Excellence in Leadership Award was bestowed upon Jay Bearden, CEO and President at Legend Bank in Decatur. To be considered for the Excellence in Leadership Award, one must...

The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) elected new board members during the 40th Annual Connecting Leaders Conference—the division’s flagship event—at Moody Gardens Resort in...

In a ruling late last week, the Parliamentarian for the United States Senate ruled that key provisions of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” violated the Senate’s “Byrd Rule,” which...

Citizens State Bank rang in its 100th anniversary with a full day of festivities and community pride on Friday, June 6, at its Somerville headquarters. With deep roots in...

The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB) proudly honored H. Gary Blankenship, Chairman, CEO and Chief Lending Officer of Bank of the West, with its prestigious...

In a wild twist of fate, last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a motion arguing that its own rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act...