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Financial ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) is a trade association in the financial services sector, founded in 1974 and based in Austin. It represents Texas community banks and is described as the largest state-level community banking organization in the United States. Its membership comprises more than 2,000 banks and branches operating in about 700 Texas communities. Member banks vary widely in size, with assets from $27 million to $39 billion, and collectively hold nearly $256 billion in assets statewide. The association emphasizes its role in supporting and investing in local communities served by its members. IBAT operates as a membership-driven organization within Texas, focusing on the interests of community banks across the state.