As IBAT continues the fight against “transactional gold” in Texas, lawmakers in Arkansas and Florida have taken final steps in recent weeks to ensure that gold and silver are...

Over the weekend, a group of nine pro-crypto Senate Democrats announced their opposition to the current version of stablecoin legislation, marking a significant shift that could stall its progress....

HC3 offers Texas community bankers a streamlined approach to make an impact on customers using statement composition, mailers and electronic delivery. HC3, a statement partner for banks and credit unions, announced...

Last week, the State Affairs Committee of the Texas House of Representatives advanced H.B. 1056 by a 10-5 vote, which proposes creating a gold and silver-backed transactional currency in Texas. While...

As the 140-day legislative session enters its final quarter, approaching constitutional deadlines later this month are expected to significantly slow the progression of legislation between chambers. In other words,...

After successfully delivering a presentation on Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation at the 2025 Robbery Investigators of Texas (RIOT) Program in Dallas, the IBAT compliance team presented a webinar...

Several weeks ago, we reported on an Executive Order requiring the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to eliminate its “non-statutory components and functions.” The Order required the Treasury...

IBAT took the community banking message to the Texas Capitol again yesterday to speak out on harmful legislation that would cripple small businesses’ ability to process credit cards from...

Last week, IBAT had the incredible opportunity to connect face-to-face with its members across Texas during the Tour de Texas. The annual regional meetings are more than just a...