TRB Welcomes: Kathy Estes, Relationship Manager in Boerne
Texas Regional Bank welcomes Kathy Estes as Relationship Manager for Boerne and the Hill Country, bringing 35+ years of leadership in commercial lending and community service.…
TRB Voted McAllen’s Favorite Bank and Mortgage Company
Texas Regional Bank was voted Favorite Bank and TRB Mortgage Favorite Mortgage Company in McAllen’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards—thank you for trusting us!…
November 2025 Ballot Propositions
Texans will decide on 17 constitutional amendments in the November 4, 2025 election, shaping policy on taxes, education, water infrastructure, judicial oversight, and public safety. The TRB Economic Development & Public Funds team breaks down each measure and its potential impact on communities across the state.…
New Legislation Update: Effective Sept. 1
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
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 Welcomes: Darren Hem, Associate Client Advisor in Houston
TRB Trust & Wealth names Darren Hem Associate Client Advisor to deliver integrated wealth strategies for high-net-worth families.…
TRB Insurance Opens New Headquarters in Harlingen
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
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 Welcomes: Jon Tyree, Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager
Texas Regional Bank appoints Jon Tyree as SVP to serve North Texas business owners and real estate investors.…
After the Storm: Tips to Help You Recover Post-Disaster
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…
TRB Welcomes: Alicia Baum, Senior Relationship Manager
Alicia Baum joins TRB as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager, leading commercial growth across Dallas-Fort Worth, with focus on Frisco. …