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Public regulatory intelligence
What changed and why it matters
A source-linked regulatory intelligence feed for Texas credit union compliance and executive leadership. Use it to catch up quickly before diving into the underlying material.
Start with the clearest developments below, then open the original source material when you need the governing detail. The source remains the authority.
House passes budget deal, ending partial shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security will receive less than two weeks of stopgap funding; lawmakers and the White House continue to negotiate policy changes involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Prosperity to buy Stellar Bancorp in Texas
Prosperity Bancshares has agreed to buy Stellar Bancorp in Houston. Stock Yards Bancorp has agreed to buy Field and Main Bancorp in Kentucky.
Santander to buy Webster for $12.3B
Santander will acquire Webster for $12.3 billion; the deal will create a top-10 retail and commercial bank in the U.S. by assets.
U.S. Bank COO to retire this spring
- U.S. Bank has not yet named a successor for Souheil Badran who will be involved in the leadership transition.
- No specific details on how this impacts Texas credit unions are mentioned.
How Instant Payments Can Accelerate B2B Payments Modernization
The B2B payments market is projected to reach $35.8 trillion by 2024; instant payments can accelerate modernization in this sector.
‘These players matter’: BNY embraces role on small lenders’ AI journey
BNY is helping community banks understand AI technology; this supports the strengthening of the entire financial system.
Three ways banks can lead boldly and with purpose in 2026
• Banks should engage more boldly and deeply to help people thrive.
• Focus on innovation and technology to serve communities effectively.
Why some payments companies want to be banks
Some payments companies seek banking charters to streamline services and reduce costs by avoiding partnerships with banks; this trend could impact how credit unions operate in the market.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of an Approved Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Company-Run Annual Stress Test Reporting Template and Documentation for Covered Institutions With Total Consolidated Assets of $250 Billion or More Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
The OCC is revising the 'Company-Run Annual Stress Test Reporting Template and Documentation' for covered institutions with total consolidated assets of $250 billion or more. The revision has been submitted for OMB review under...
Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Assessment of Fees
• The OCC is inviting comments on the 'Assessment of Fees' information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Respondents are not required to respond unless a currently valid OMB...
Proposed Collection; Request for Comments
The NCUA is proposing a new information collection; comments are requested by the OMB. This action is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
ABA participates in White House meeting on crypto regulation
• Credit unions participated in a White House meeting discussing proposed crypto market structure legislation.
• The discussion focused on potential regulatory frameworks for the cryptocurrency industry.
Fed survey: Lending standards tightened for commercial loans in Q4
• Lending standards for commercial loans tightened in Q4 according to Fed survey.
• Banks expect demand to strengthen and lending standards to remain unchanged in 2026.
ISM: Manufacturing sector expanded in January
The manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in 12 months; Economic activity has improved.
ABA recommends changes to proposed car loan interest tax deduction regulations
- ABA recommends changes to IRS proposed regulations on car loan interest tax deduction to reduce compliance burden for taxpayers.
- The article does not provide specific details on the recommended changes.
ABA submits recommendations for streamlining Call Report process
The American Bankers Association (ABA) provided recommendations to streamline the Call Report process; these suggestions were in response to a request from banking agencies.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Eleventh Circuit decision reviving cash-advance lawsuit against Citigroup
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an Eleventh Circuit decision that revived a lawsuit against Citigroup for operating a cash-advance fraud scheme.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review reverse-redlining lawsuit
• The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a Second Circuit decision affirming a New York federal court judgment against Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., which was found guilty of reverse redlining. • This case...
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Georgia arbitration opt-out ruling under the FAA
• The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a Georgia appellate court decision regarding arbitration opt-outs under the FAA. • This ruling leaves in place an interpretation that the FAA preempts allowing a proposed...
Ninth Circuit affirms FHFA funding mechanism
The Ninth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of FHFA's funding mechanism; this decision does not explicitly impact Texas credit unions.
Second Circuit confirms recklessness satisfies willfulness standard for FBAR penalties
• The Second Circuit confirmed that a willful failure to file FBARs can be based on recklessness.
• This decision enforces civil penalties against Juan and Catherine Reyes for not filing required reports.
Fifth Circuit affirms dismissal of TMX Finance Corp’s lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania interest-rate cap enforcement
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of TMX Finance Corp's lawsuit challenging a $52 million enforcement action by Pennsylvania’s Department of Banking and Securities. The decision upholds the interest-rate cap enforcement in Pennsylvania.
Sixth Circuit rules Comerica Bank not liable in Chapter 7 trustee fraud lawsuit
• The Sixth Circuit upheld a lower court's decision that Comerica Bank was not liable for a bankruptcy trustee’s alleged misconduct.
• This ruling pertains to fraud in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.
Ninth Circuit upholds BofA’s variable credit card interest formula under the CARD Act
• The Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit against BofA regarding its variable interest rate formula for credit cards. • This ruling confirms that the formula complies with the CARD...