| 1957 |
First State Bank of Longview is chartered by the State of Texas. |
| 1958 |
First State Bank of Longview officially opens for business on March 4 with $2.6 million in total assets. Clyde Tomlinson, Sr., is the first chairman of the board. |
| 1962 |
The name of the bank is changed to Longview Bank and Trust Company. |
| 1970 |
Rogers Pope is named president and chief executive officer of the bank. |
| 1975 |
Rogers Pope is named chairman of the board of directors. |
| 1978 |
The main bank facilities are expanded to 36,000 square feet. |
| 1980 |
LB&T surpasses $100 million in total assets. |
| 1982 |
The building across Whaley Street is acquired, adding 23,000 square feet. |
| 1983 |
The large American flag is unveiled in the east parking area of the main bank in celebration of the bank’s 25th year of operation. The bronze sculpture at its base depicts the history of Longview. The Trust and Investment Division is established. |
| 1985 |
Bob Dyer is named president of the bank. |
| 1987 |
LB&T establishes Longview Financial Services Company as a discount brokerage subsidiary. |
| 1991 |
LB&T opens Pine Tree branch at Gilmer Road and Loop 281. |
| 1993 |
BSC Securities commences business after purchasing Longview Financial Services Company. |
| 1994 |
Independent Bank Services office opens. |
| 1995 |
Bob Dyer is named vice chairman and Howard Hackney is named president of the bank. |
| 1996 |
LB&T opens Cushing Banking Center. |
| 1997 |
LB&T opens San Augustine Banking Center. |
| 1998 |
LB&T opens Pine Tree Convenience Center. |
| 1999 |
LB&T opens North Longview, Gladewater and Marshall. |
| 2001 |
LB&T surpasses $500 million in total assets. |
| 2003 |
The name of the bank is changed to Texas Bank and Trust Company. |
| 2004 |
TB&T opens Tyler branch. Rogers Pope, Jr., is named President and Chief Operating Officer. |
| 2006 |
TB&T opens Terrell branch. BSC Securities changes name to TBT Securities. |
| 2007 |
The Trust and Investment Division relocates to the Pine Tree branch, and the branch is subsequently renamed the Pine Tree Financial Center. Longview main bank community room is renamed the Hazel Hickey Community Room. |
| 2008 |
TB&T opens second location in Tyler. Longview main bank facility remodeled. TB&T celebrates 50 years of service to East Texas. Panoramic oil painting, “Spirit of East Texas-Looking Forward, Reaching Far” unveiled and is centerpiece in main bank lobby. TB&T surpasses $1 billion in total assets. |
| 2010 |
TB&T opens flagship location in Tyler. Expansion and renovations completed in Marshall. |
