OCC Grants Conditional Approval to Crypto Bank
In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted “conditional approval” for a national
October 28, 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
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 | 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 | 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.
Regional Meetings: Tour de Texas
March 23-26 | Around the State
Get national and state updates on the status of community banking from industry experts. IBAT leadership, staff and experts will be traveling to your back yard to engage face-to-face with you.
Latest Industry News & Updates
IBAT Files Comment Letter on GENIUS Act
Yesterday, IBAT submitted a comment letter regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The
October 21, 2025
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IBAT Files Comment Letter on Section 1033
Yesterday, IBAT submitted a comment letter related to implementation of section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
October 21, 2025
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IBAT Leads Push for Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) today announced the creation of a groundbreaking consortium of community banks aimed at
October 16, 2025
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