For Information Contact:
Erica Vasek at State Bank (979) 968-7294
erica.vasek@statebanktx.com

LA GRANGE -- State Bank announced that Scott R. Hennigar has been appointed Vice President/Banking Center President at its North Bryan banking center in Bryan/College Station, effective immediately.

"With 16 years of banking experience including management positions, Scott is a capable leader who is very focused on meeting our customers' needs. We're proud that he has joined State Bank," said Don Stricklin, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Born in Big Spring, Texas, Hennigar earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1981 and a Masters of Agriculture in 1984, both from Texas A&M University.

He and his wife, Sheila, have two children, Stuart and Tara. The family lives in the Bryan/College Station area.

State Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas United Bancshares, Inc., a registered financial holding company that is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "TXUI." State Bank offers a complete range of banking services in the greater central and south central Texas area. Headquartered in La Grange, State Bank operates 17 full-service banking centers located in the Texas counties of Fayette, Lee, Waller, Atascosa, Comal, Harris, Williamson, Travis, Colorado, Brazos and Gonzales.