BCC’s Smith Honored with 2025 IBAT Chairman’s Award
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored Kathy Smith, Founder & Principal of BCC in Plano, with the 2025
September 24, 2025
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We Are Texas Community Banking
The nation’s largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy.
IBAT Upcoming Events
Women in Community Banking
October 22-23 | Fort Worth
A forum where women at all levels of the community banking industry can come together to share, learn and grow from one other’s experiences during a day-long conference.
Bank Operations Institute
November 9-13 | Irving
A two-year banking program that provides practical bank management and leadership strategies necessary for successful community bank operations.
Winter Summit XXV
January 25-27, 2026 | Avon, CO
A memorable opportunity for bankers to have face-to-face interaction and invaluable conversations with senior regulators and banking attorneys.
32nd Annual Congressional Visit
February 24-26, 2026 | 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
LSNB Wins Top Best of Community Banking Award
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the nation—recently honored Lone Star National Bank
September 23, 2025
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IBAT Retains Balcer and Community Bank Advisory Services LLC
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) is pleased to announce the retention of Anne Balcer, Principal of Community Bank
September 15, 2025
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FHLB Dallas Board to Lose Seats Under FHFA Plan
According to reporting by American Banker, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) took an unusual step by reducing the number of
September 3, 2025
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