November 18, 2002

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

LA GRANGE – Jerry Rose has been selected as president of State Bank’s new Cedar Park, Texas Banking Center, effectively immediately. A full service commercial banking center, State Bank’s Cedar Park Banking Center is located at 650 E. Whitestone Blvd.

A native of West Texas, Mr. Rose attended Texas Tech University and Southern Methodist University – Graduate School of Banking. His financial career covers more than 25 years with various lending and management responsibilities at several independent Texas banks. Most recently, Mr. Rose served as Vice President Commercial Lender with an Austin bank.

"We are very pleased to have an experienced banker like Jerry Rose join our team," said President and Chief Executive Officer Don Stricklin.

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.