New Legislation Update: Effective Sept. 1
September 5, 2025 Effective September 1, 2025, several impactful bills from the 89th Texas Legislature are now law, reshaping financial crime prevention, education funding, and state agency accountability. TRB’s Economic Development & Public Funds team tracked over 250 bills this session, advocating for legislation that strengthens Texas communities. Key highlights include enhanced fraud protection, historic public school funding, and reforms to improve government transparency and efficiency.…
TRB Voted Best Bank in Harlingen in 2025
September 5, 2025 Texas Regional Bank has once again earned top honors in the Valley Morning Star’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, with its Harlingen branches voted Best Bank for the fifth consecutive year. Michele Robinson, Senior VP and Area Market President, was also named Best Banker for the sixth year in a row—recognizing her nearly 30-year career in the Rio Grande Valley and deep community ties. The awards celebrate exceptional local service and reinforce TRB’s ongoing commitment to personalized banking in the Harlingen area.…
TRB Trust & Wealth Management Appoints Darren Hem as Associate Client Advisor in Houston
September 2, 2025 Texas Regional Bank Trust & Wealth Management has appointed Darren Hem as Associate Client Advisor in Houston. With more than 15 years of experience in portfolio management and financial planning, Hem will work closely with high-net-worth families to deliver integrated wealth strategies that encompass investments, retirement, estate planning, and long-term goals. His CFP® and CFA credentials enhance TRB’s mission to provide trusted, personalized guidance to clients across Texas.…
TRB Insurance Opens New Headquarters in Harlingen
August 25, 2025 TRB Insurance, a subsidiary of Texas Regional Bank, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Harlingen headquarters on August 21. Since launching in 2022, the division has rapidly expanded, now offering personal, commercial, and employee benefits lines statewide. The event celebrated not only the new space but TRB's ongoing investment in Harlingen and its mission to deliver expert, community-rooted insurance solutions.…
New Legislation, Now in Effect
August 21, 2025 New measures target card skimmer fraud (SB 2371), add personal finance courses to Texas high schools (HB 27), and modernize corporate governance (SB 29). Each carries big implications for businesses, consumers, and communities.
Read the full blog to see what these changes mean for you.…
TRB Announces Jon Tyree as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager
July 31, 2025 Texas Regional Bank welcomes Jon Tyree as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, bringing extensive experience in client relationships and financial solutions.…
After the Storm: Tips to Help You Recover Post-Disaster
By Emily Kirchner, Vice President of Economic Development, Texas Regional Bank
July 18, 2025 By Emily Kirchner, Vice President of Economic Development, Texas Regional Bank In the wake of a natural disaster, the instinct to clean up, rebuild, and move forward is entirely natural, jumping…
Chamber Honors Texas Regional Bank and David DeStefano in Bee Cave
David DeStefano Named Businessman of the Year and Bee Cave Branch Recognized as Community Business Partner
July 2, 2025 David DeStefano Named Businessman of the Year and Bee Cave Branch Recognized as Community Business Partner…
Alicia Baum Joins Texas Regional Bank as Senior Relationship Manager
June 30, 2025 Alicia Baum joins TRB as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager, leading commercial growth across Dallas-Fort Worth, with focus on Frisco. …
Stay Safe During Our Digital Banking Upgrade
June 23, 2025 New digital banking launches October 14—enhanced security, better experience, and tips to help you stay safe during the transition.…
Quinton Clayton Named Best Mortgage Lender in Hays County
June 20, 2025 Quinton Clayton has been named Best Mortgage Lender/Broker in Hays County by the readers of the San Marcos Daily Record.…
Intern Day 2025: Team TRB Kicks off Annual Summer Intern Program
June 17, 2025 Texas Regional Bank (TRB) launched its 2025 Internship Program on June 11 with an informational Internship Day at corporate headquarters in Harlingen. Students from top universities across the nation— like…
