June 3, 2002

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

State Bank recently announced the addition of Michael Kunst as Account Manager for State Bank's Working Capital Finance Group.

Prior to joining the State Bank team, Michael served as a Senior Credit Analyst in the Middle Market Business Leasing Group for Dell Financial Services, LP.

"Michael brings just the right mix of experience, ability and knowledge to our Working Capital Finance Group Group. He knows the business and really understands what business customers need to effectively grow their companies." said President Don Stricklin.

Michael previously served as an ABL & Financial Analyst with Summit Bank in New Jersey, FINOVA Capitol Corporation in New York and the National Bank of Canada.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Widenar 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.