Bank Jugging: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
Over the past few months, bank jugging has been making headlines in Texas news. As bank jugging crimes are rising, Texas law enforcement and The State of Texas Department of…
Texas State Bankshares, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.
Harlingen, Texas – Texas State Bankshares, Inc., the registered bank holding company for Texas Regional Bank (collectively, “TRB”), headquartered in Harlingen, today announced it entered into a definitive agreement to…
Bank Safer In 2023- A New Domain to Protect You
We've all witnessed the alarming surge in mail, check, or wire fraud, capturing our attention through headlines. How is TRB protecting our customers? Well, here at TRB, we have a…
How to Stop Phishing and Smishing Before It Happens
Most of us experience phishing daily in our email inboxes. LIMITED TIME ONLY: You have won $100. Click here now to claim your prize money! It’s an example of a…
Texas Regional Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in San Antonio
[San Antonio, TX] - Texas Regional Bank (TRB) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the first banking center in San Antonio. The event occurred on July…
How to Get a Foreign National Mortgage
Every year, approximately one million foreign nationals make the decision to move to the United States. Naturally, finding a place to live becomes a top priority for these individuals. However,…
Easy Guide to What Credit Score is and How to Establish it at Any Age
If you've ever found yourself wondering about the meaning and importance of a credit score, you're not alone. Many Americans have turned to Google in search of answers to questions…
Down Payment Assistance Programs in Texas
One of the top misconceptions about buying your first home is you need a 20% down payment. You do not have to have 20% down to buy a house. In fact, the average down payment on a house is actually 13%. Moreover, a first-time homebuyer can put down as little as 3%.…
Estate Planning in Texas
What is Estate and Estate Planning? An estate comprises the net worth of your land and real estate, possessions, financial securities, cash, and any other assets you might own. Estate…
Fourth of July the TRB Way
Happy Birthday America! On July 4th TRB celebrated America’s 246th birthday in parades across the state. In McAllen, TRB team members came together and worked tirelessly to put together a…
How Community Banks Help Small Businesses
At community banks, you're not another number on a balance sheet; you're a valued customer. That means you'll get the support you need to grow and thrive, whether you are just starting or looking to expand your business.…
The Importance of Having a Trust
What is a Trust? A trust designates a third party (a trustee), to hold assets (real estate, vehicles, clothing, jewelry, and other personal belongings or title assets) on behalf of…