Regulatory Alerts2026-05-22
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Banking Commissioner Approves De Novo Bank Charter for Houston Bank & Trust, Houston, Texas
The Banking Commissioner approved the de novo state bank charter for Houston Bank & Trust in Houston, Texas, with an opening date of May 22, 2026. The institution is required to maintain a minimum capital amount of $35 million and will primarily serve customers in the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area, focusing on Harris and Montgomery counties. A.A. (Trey) Henderson III, Mark Simmons, and Mark Jacobs are designated as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President and Chief Lending Officer, respectively.