June 3, 2002

Reporters may contact:
MiLisa Gaertner at State Bank (979) 968-7256
milisa.gaertner@statebanktx.com

Jerry Rose recently joined the Commercial Lending Group in Austin. Jerry has been hired as the Vice President of Commercial Lending at the Cedar Park branch.

"Our Cedar Park Banking Center has experienced considerable growth and success. We've managed to tap into this expanding community and establish a real presence in a very short period of time. Jerry brings a very solid background in commercial lending as well as a loyal following amongst business owners in the community. We will look to him to build on the success we have achieved." said President Don Stricklin.

Rose brings over twenty years of local banking experience to his new position with the rapidly growing State Bank. Just prior to joining the State Bank team, Mr. Rose worked as a Commercial Lender and Branch Manager at Coastal Bank.

He is a long time resident of Austin and a graduate of Texas Tech University.

About State Bank:

State Bank™ is bringing a whole new brand of banking to central Texas. We're preserving and promoting the spirit of community banking and providing all the latest services found in mega-financial institutions. State Bank continues to expand with 14 banking centers and counting. We offer a full range of business and personal banking services that address the needs of families and business both today and tomorrow. In choosing State, you'll find everything from online banking, free checking, home loans, credit cards as well as a complete range of business banking services.

Based in La Grange, Texas, State Bank™ a subsidiary of Texas United Bancshares, recently consolidated with Central Texas Bank. State Bank recently reached $425 million in assets upon finalization of the consolidation on February 15, 2002.

Our History:

For generations State Bank™ has been part of the heritage of Texas. Beginning in 1865 when John Schumacher's general store opened for business and then converted to a private bank in 1868. Over the decades State Bank has grown steadily, meeting head-on the financial challenges presented more than once in Texas banking history with an unfaltering spirit. Today, State Bank™ has grown into a $500 million financial institution with banking centers located throughout central Texas.

All Around. Great Banking.

More than ever, families and businesses from a diverse range of Texas communities are choosing State Bank™ as their financial partner. In banking with us, they know they are more than just a number and that real people committed to serving their needs is what State Bank™ is all about. Caring, working and delivering, not just once in a while, but every day for every customer.