Community Involvement First Texas Bank

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

We are committed to positively impacting our communities and providing support to help them thrive.

Our philanthropy extends deep into each of our communities and the impact is created by OUR PEOPLE, both within First Texas Bank and the people of our communities coming together to make a powerful impact.

At LAFTA fundraiser

First Texas Employees at the annual LAFTA fundraiser. Proceeds raised from this event allow Lampasas to add great art throughout our community.

Food for families oversized check

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

We are committed to positively impacting our communities and providing support to help them thrive.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

We are committed to positively impacting our communities and providing support to help them thrive.

We are privileged to partner with wonderful organizations, helping to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Our employees spend time volunteering in whatever capacity an organization of choice may need. This includes being a board member, helping with fundraising events, and even hands-on labor.

We are privileged to partner with wonderful organizations, helping to make a positive impact and providing yet another way for our employees to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Our employees have spent over 300 hours in 2022, volunteering in whatever capacity an organization of choice may need. This can include being a board member and helping with fundraising events, to actual hands-on labor.

We are privileged to partner with wonderful organizations, helping to make a positive impact and providing yet another way for our employees to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Our employees spend time volunteering in whatever capacity an organization of choice may need. This can include being a board member and helping with fundraising events, to actual hands-on labor.

Look at our people making a difference:

To further uphold this commitment, our charitable efforts focus on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in which volunteer hours, loans, and First Texas Bank donations are positively impacting our communities.

Move it Forward – A low-cost line of credit product that is a great tool to help non-profit organizations expedite program funding by bridging untimely financial gaps.
Donations and Sponsorship – We try to support as many organizations as possible that fit within our company’s philanthropic mission. To be considered for a donation or sponsorship opportunity, please bring your request to your First Texas Bank location or email FTBCommunity@firsttexasbank.com and your request will be submitted to the appropriate manager for consideration. Due to the high volume of requests, we do ask for at least four weeks notice to be reviewed and processed.
Financial Literacy Programs – We provide Financial Literacy for many organizations in the community. If you would like for us to provide a financial literacy class for your organization please contact: Corey Bailey at 512-863-2567 or cbailey@firsttexasbank.com.

DAY FOR KIDS 2022

Clements Boys and girls clubs

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES

Posing at the Boys and Girls Club kids shopping trip

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF COPPERAS COVE SHOPPING SPREE FOR KIDS

Feast of Sharing collage

2022 HEB FEAST OF SHARING

COVE HOUSE ANNUAL BANQUET 2022

Volunteering for the Salvation Army

2022 SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING COPPERAS COVE

Advent Health Foundation Gala

Collage for Wreaths for Vets 2022

Community Shred Day 2022 Collage of employees

TOYS FOR TOTS

First Texas Bank awards employees that consistently demonstrate our Core Values and Mission – whether they are in a customer-facing role, back office, accounting, loans or administration. They are friendly, reliable, trustworthy and accountable. They truly are First Texas Bank.

Employee stands with oversized check to Hope Pregnancy Center

Another volunteer paints a window

Several First Texas Bank employees have had the opportunity to team up with LAFTA for painting local business windows around downtown.

Volunteers at Kline Whitis Elementary School

Employees enjoy their time volunteering at Kline Whitis Elementary School. Each year, the school hosts a Financial Literacy Series.

First Texas Bank understands the importance of making a positive influence in our community.

Here are some of our donation recipients in 2021: Boys & Girls Club, The Lampasas Lions Club, Lampasas Kiwanis Club, The Lampasas Quarterback Club, American Legion Boys State, American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, The Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, The Lampasas Chamber of Commerce, Vision Lampasas, Lampasas Association for the Arts, The Hill Country 100 Club, Lampasas Spring Ho Festival, Christmas of the Creek, CASA, Lampasas FFA-Centex Classic, Kingsland AquaBoom, Lampasas Fire Dept. – Toy Drive.

Loans for non-profit organizations
Financial Literacy Programs
Donations: some recipients have been: The Killeen Food Care Center, Boys and Girls Club, National Dessert Storm War Memorial, Heritage House, and Fourteen Forward.

Donations and Sponsorship requests are accepted at various times throughout the year. We try to support as many organizations as possible that fit within our company’s philanthropic mission. To be considered for a donation or sponsorship opportunity, please bring your request to your First Texas Bank location or email to jsamfield@firsttexasbank.com and your request will be submitted to the appropriate manager for consideration. Due to the high volume of requests, we do ask for at least four weeks notice to be reviewed and processed.

In and Around our Communities

Shred It event

Community Shred Day

2022 Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Cedar Fest

Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Cedar Fest 2022

Soiree for Georgetown helpers

The Georgetown Project, The Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown, and the Georgetown YMCA Soiree 2022

Financial Literacy Series 2022

Cattleman’s Ball benefiting the Williamson Museum

Financial Literacy Series 2022

Round Rock Area Serving Center

First Texas Bank table at event

Sun City Vendor Fair

A group of employees pose at Bingo

2022 Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Purse Bingo

Check presentation for Lampasas Community Gardens

The funds donated to Lampasas Community Garden are to assist with a garden shed and walkways that are handicapped-accessible

Shred it event

First Texas Bank hosted their first shred day for the community. Being able to host an event to assist in fighting fraud is something that the bank really takes pride in. The event was very successful and we are looking forward to another shred day in 2023.

Employees pose with oversized check to LAFTA

First Texas Bank appreciates the hard work of LAFTA members. LAFTA continues to bring great art to our community.

Lampasas ISD Back to School Bash

Lee Loeffler was one of several employees that volunteered for Lampasas ISD’s Back To School Bash. This year the bank had a fun idea to support local. Therefore, they gave out local gift cards as their raffle gifts. The teachers really enjoyed it.

Oversized check presentation

First Texas Bank is excited to support Lampasas County Youth League Assoc.

Donations and Sponsorship requests are accepted at various times throughout the year. We try to support as many organizations as possible that fit within our company’s philanthropic mission. To be considered for a donation or sponsorship opportunity, please bring your request to your First Texas Bank location or email phunter@firsttexasbank.com and your request will be submitted to the appropriate manager for consideration. Due to the high volume of requests, we do ask for at least four weeks notice to be reviewed and processed.

Customer Service Awards – Just another way we are giving back

The First Texas Bank Praise and Distinction Award is awarded to employees that have provided superb customer service, and are nominated by fellow employees to be a recipient. Once selected, part of their reward is a grant for $100-$120 to donate to an organization of their choosing. Here are the recipients of the grants – thus far in 2022.

Oversized check held by employee