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 – 9:40 AM
General Session
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Opening Remarks by Chris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association
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Fireside Chat with Jonathan Gould, Comptroller of the Currency
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Digital Assets & Stablecoins Panel
- Alex Treece, CEO, Stablecore
- Jeff Sinnott, President & CEO, Vantage Bank
- Jeremy Monteith, CIO, Amarillo National Bank
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Chairman’s Exchange
- Ron Butler, Chairman & CEO, First Financial Bank, N.A., Abilene, TX (2025-2026)
- Will Lucas, President & CEO, Shelby Savings Bank, SSB, Center, TX (2026-2027)
9:40 – 10:35 AM
Exhibits / Networking
10:35 AM – 12:20 PM
General Session
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Land of Opportunity: By the Numbers with Dr. M. Ray Perryman, President & CEO, The Perryman Group
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Land of Opportunity Panel: Why Texas? Why NOW?
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The Honorable Jeb Hensarling, Former Chairman, House Financial Services Committee
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Charles G. Cooper, Commissioner, Texas Department of Banking
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Mathew Verghese, EVP, TXSE Group Inc & Head of Firmwide Strategy & TXSE Digital
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The Honorable Tan Parker, Texas Senate District 12
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- Texas is America’s New Financial Capital – A Fireside Chat with Governor Greg Abbott
12:20 – 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 Breakout
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Commissioner Charles G. Cooper, Texas Dept. of Banking
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Deputy Commissioner Jared Whitson, Texas Dept. of Banking
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OCC Chartered Bank Breakout
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Deputy Comptroller, Troy Thornton, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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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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Breakout 1: Lessons Learned from Selling Your Bank
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Craig McMahen, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company
- Joe Gulash, Head of Depositories, Investment Banking, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company
- James “Dan” Rollins, III, Former Chairman & CEO, Cadence Bank
- Bob Franklin, CEO & Director, Stellar Bancorp, Inc.
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Breakout 2: Synthetic Reality: Defending Against AI-Powered Fraud
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Rayce Coyne, Chief Executive Officer, Hedgehog
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Breakout 3: Charting the Future: A Blueprint for Successful CEO and C-Suite Succession
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Scott Petty, Managing Partner, Financial Services/Real Estate, Chartwell Partners
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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 – 10 AM
General Session
10 – 10:40 AM
Exhibits / Networking
10:40 – 11:35 AM
General Session
11:35 AM – 12:20 PM
Fireside Chat with Governor Greg Abbott
12:20 – 1:15 PM
Cornerstone & LiFE Awards Lunch
1:20 – 2:55 PM
General Session
2:55 – 3:30 PM
Exhibits / Networking
3:30 – 5:25 PM
General Session
5:25 – 6:10 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 Remarks by Chris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association
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Chairmen’s Forum
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Kenneth Kelly, Chair, American Bankers Association
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David Osborn, President & CEO, WestStar
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Will Lucas, President & CEO, Shelby Savings Bank, SSB
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Making Community Banking Great Again: Fireside Chat with Chairman French Hill
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Attracting and Developing Tomorrow’s Bank Leaders, Innovators, and Problem Solvers
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Ron Butler, Chairman & CEO, First Financial Bank, N.A.
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Rich Perez, VP, Innovation, Texas Bankers Association
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Jimmy Allen, Director of the McCoy College of Business Banking Program, Texas State University
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Brent Cox, VP, Member Relations, Texas Bankers Association
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9:30 – 10:45 AM
Exhibits / Networking
10:45 – 11:30 AM
General Session
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Fireside Chat with Tim Tebow
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Moderated by: Craig McMahen, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company
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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
Governor Greg Abbott
GOVERNOR ABBOTT TO KICK OFF TBA’S 141st ANNUAL CONVENTION
Join us and Celebrate America’s New Financial Capital and Land of Opportunity!
The Texas Bankers Association is pleased to announce that Governor Greg Abbott will kick-off our 141st Annual Convention in Dallas on Thursday, May 21st!
Under Governor Abbott’s leadership, Texas has become the 8th largest economy on the planet and has won the Governor’s Cup for job creation and business expansion for 14 years in a row.
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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