141st Annual Convention
When
Where
For questions on registration, please contact our team at register@texasbankers.com.
Event Schedule (Tentative)
7 AM – 2 PM
Golf Tournament
8:30 AM – 1 PM
Humane Society of Dallas County – Dog and Kitty City Shelter
3 PM
Registration Opens
5 – 6:30 PM
Opening Reception
7 – 8 AM
Breakfast
8 – 9:15 AM
General Session
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Welcome Remarks & Pledge CeremonyChris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association
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Convention Kick-Off 2026 with Governor Greg AbbottTexas is becoming America’s New Financial Capital. But it didn’t happen by chance, it happened with leadership. Join Governor Greg Abbott as he discusses how Texas leadership is fundamentally transforming American economic paradigms and drawing businesses from around the world.
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Land of Opportunity: Why Texas? Why NOW?From a pro-business climate and common-sense regulatory environment to bold innovations like the Texas Stock Exchange, the Texas brand is creating historic opportunities for banks, businesses, and investors across America. Join top government and business leaders to learn why a Texas brand means more and how a Texas brand can provide value and an advantage for you.
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Exhibits / Networking
10:15 AM – Noon
General Session
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Fireside Chat with the Comptroller of the CurrencySince 2025, there has been a dramatic shift in the way regulatory agencies in Washington treat community banks and institutions of every size. A prominent leader of this shift has been US Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould. Hear directly from the Comptroller about his efforts to implement significant changes and what we can expect from the Administration’s bank supervisors in the months to come.The Honorable Jonathan Gould, US Comptroller of the CurrencyChris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association
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Digital Assets & Stablecoins PanelMany community bankers ask if the digital asset game is rigged and if they have a chance to compete in the stablecoin space. Join Moderator Rich Perez, VP of Innovation, Texas Bankers Association as he engages leaders who will share how community and regional banks can collaborate to not only compete, but possess the knowledge, tools, and capability to fight against those seeking to disintermediate banks.Panelists:Alex Treece, COO, StablecoreJeff Sinnott, President & CEO, Vantage BankJeremy Monteith, CIO, Amarillo National Bank
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Chairman’s Exchange (Chairman’s Exit, Chairman’s Award, Elections, Gavel Exchange, New Chairman’s Address)Ron Butler, Chairman & CEO, First Financial Bank, N.A. Abilene, TX (2025-2026)William Lucas, President & CEO, Shelby Savings Bank, SSB (2026-2027)
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Attracting and Developing Tomorrow’s Bank Leaders, Innovators, and Problem SolversRon Butler, Chairman & CEO, First Financial Bank, N.A. Abilene, TXRich Perez, VP of Innovation, Texas Bankers AssociationProfessor James Allen, Director of the McCoy College of Business Banking Program, Texas State UniversityBrent Cox, Vice President, Member Relations, Texas Bankers Association
12 – 12:15 PM
Break
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Cornerstone & LiFE Awards Luncheon
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Exhibits / Networking
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Regulatory Breakouts
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State Chartered Bank BreakoutDeputy Commissioner Jared Whitson, Texas Dept. of Banking
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OCC Chartered Bank BreakoutDeputy Comptroller, Troy Thornton, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
3 – 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Asset Size Roundtables:
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Large Size Bank Roundtable (asset range = $2B+)Moderator:Dory Wiley, President & CEO, Commerce Street HoldingsPanelists:Craig L. Berry, EVP, Chief Lending Officer, American National Bank & TrustDavid Bailey, CEO, First Financial BankHarvey P. Hartenstine, President & CEO Broadway National BankStephen C. Raffaele, Chairman, South Texas & San Antonio Areas, Member, Board of Directors, Prosperity Bank
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Mid Size Bank Roundtable (asset range = $500M – $2B)Moderator:Sanford (Sandy) Brown, Partner, Alston & BirdPanelists:Andy Marshall, President & CEO, FirstBank SouthwestTwana Billeaudeau, COO, The Bank and Trust SSBW. Wesley Hoskins, President & CEO, First Community Bank
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Small Size Bank Roundtable (asset range = <$500M)Moderator:Will James, Director, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLCPanelists:Jan Mills, President & Chairman, Director, First National Bank of WinnsboroMicah C. Boles, President & CEO, First National Bank of Bosque CountyNorma J. Lane, President, Lovelady State Bank
4:15 – 4:30 PM
Break
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Hot Topic Breakouts:
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Session Info to ComeCraig McMahen, Managing Director, Investment Banking, KBW
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AI/FraudRayce Coyne, Chief Executive Officer, HedgehogRomit Barua, Chief Technology Officer, Hedgehog
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Succession PlanningScott Petty, Managing Partner, Financial Services/Real Estate, Chartwell Partners
5:15 – 6:30 PM
Exhibits / Networking
6:30 PM
Foundation Silent Auction Conclusion
6:30 – 7 PM
BankPac Live Auction
7 – 10 PM
Banker’s Bash – Featuring Chairman’s Dinner and Entertainer Tracy Lawrence
7 – 8 AM
Breakfast
8 – 9:50 AM
General Session
9:50 – 10:30 AM
Exhibits / Networking
10:30 – 11 AM
General Session
11:55 AM – 12:10 PM
Networking Break
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Cornerstone & LiFE Awards Lunch
1:20 – 3:05 PM
General Session
3:05 – 3:35 PM
Networking Break
3:35 – 5:20 PM
General Session
5:20 – 6 PM
Exhibits / Networking
6:30 PM
Foundation Silent Auction Conclusion
6:30 – 7 PM
BankPac Auction
7 – 10 PM
The Banker’s Bash, featuring the Chairman’s Dinner & Special Musical Guest, Tracy Lawrence!
7 – 8 AM
Breakfast
8 – 9:30 AM
General Session
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Welcome RemarksChris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association
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Making Community Banking Great Again: A Congressional Fireside Chat with Chairman French HillThe Honorable French Hill, U.S. Representative, Arkansas’s 2nd DistrictChris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association
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Session Info to ComeKenneth Kelly, Chair, American Bankers Association
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Exhibits / Networking
10:45 – 11:30 AM
General Session
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Title TBDTim Tebow, 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Analyst and AuthorCraig McMahen, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Exhibits / Networking
12:15 – 1:30 PM
50 Year Banker & Emerging Leader Luncheon
1:30 PM
Event Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation/substitution requests must be made in writing. Email requests to education@texasbankers.com. Full registration fees will be refunded if written notice is received no later than April 20, 2026. Golf fees are non-refundable. No refunds for cancellations received after April 20, 2026. Substitutions are permitted without penalty.
Featured Events:
Thursday Evening Entertainment: Tracy Lawrence
With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has solidified his status as a cornerstone of country music for more than thirty years.
Thank you to our Chairman’s Dinner Sponsors
Friday Keynote Speaker: Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow is a speaker, entrepreneur, college football analyst for ESPN and SEC Network, the author of six New York Times bestsellers, and the founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation—dedicated to bringing Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Prior to his current endeavors, Tim was an NFL quarterback, a two- time NCAAF national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Thank you to our Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Featured Speakers
Congressman French Hill
A ninth-generation Arkansan, Congressman French Hill has represented Arkansas’s Second Congressional District since January 2015. He serves as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in the 119th Congress.
In the 118th Congress, Chairman Hill served as the Committee’s Vice Chairman and as Chairman of the new subcommittee tasked with overseeing all areas related to digital assets and financial technology. Last Congress, he was also a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he brought important expertise from his experiences in international economics and national security.
Prior to his congressional service, Chairman Hill worked in investments and banking for three decades. Most notably, he was founder, Chairman and CEO of Delta Trust & Banking Corporation from 1999 until 2014, when Delta Trust was sold to Simmons Bank.
Jonathan V. Gould
Jonathan V. Gould was sworn in as the 32nd Comptroller of the Currency on July 15, 2025.
The Comptroller of the Currency is the administrator of the federal banking system and chief officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). As Comptroller, Gould oversees the federal banking system and supervises more than 1,000 national banks, federal savings associations and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks operating in the United States.
Since taking office, he has focused on burden relief for community banks, restoring risk-based supervision, and providing greater regulatory clarity “enabling banks to fuel investment, drive innovation and serve their communities.”
Prior to becoming Comptroller of the Currency, Gould was a partner at the law firm Jones Day. He previously served as the Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel at the OCC and twice served on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, including as its chief counsel.
Annual Golf Tournament
Named one of the Best Country Clubs in DFW
Located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Hackberry Creek Country Club’s 18 hole championship golf course was co-designed by architect Joe Finger and golf legend Byron Nelson and opened in 1985. Featuring 7,013 yards of Bermuda grass, this Irving golf course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every level. Learn more about the course HERE.
Thank you to our Golf Tournament Sponsors
Volunteer Opportunity
Humane Society of Dallas County – Dog and Kitty City Shelter
Join fellow attendees in giving back to the community by supporting the Humane Society of Dallas County’s Dog & Kitty City Shelter. Volunteers will help care for rescue dogs and cats through light cleaning, socialization, and enrichment activities that enhance the animals’ well-being as they await adoption. This hands-on experience offers a meaningful way to connect with others while making a positive impact on a local no-kill shelter dedicated to providing love, safety, and second chances to every animal. Additional event details will be shared closer to the convention.
Volunteer Event Shuttle Sponsor
2026 Convention Sponsors
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors:
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors:
Thank you to our Wealth Management & Trust sponsors:
Vendor Opportunities
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