December 5, 2002

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

Liberty Hill – With the opening of the new State Bank Liberty Hill Banking Center, local residents and businesses have new options when it comes to managing their money.

"We offer a wide range of products that can meet the needs of small independent businesses all the way to larger companies, and from individuals to busy families. State Bank believes in building relationships with our customers so all their banking needs can be managed in one-stop shopping," says State Bank's Liberty Hill Banking Center Manager Susan Love. "At State Bank, you're even going to find a mortgage lender onsite for your convenience."

In opening the new banking center, Susan is joined by six friendly, experienced personnel who prize customer satisfaction as highly as she does.

The State Bank Liberty Hill Banking Center lobby will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The motor bank's hours are Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

"We're excited about joining the Liberty Hill community and look forward to actively supporting it," Susan adds.

A grand opening event is planned for January although Susan and her staff look forward to having members of the community drop by to discuss their banking needs at any time.

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.