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First State Bank

Gainesville, TX · Est. 1905 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 90/100

First State Bank is a bank based in Gainesville, Texas, established in 1905, with $1.8 billion in total assets across 14 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 297th of 349 banks we track in Texas. Its capital ratio of 8.3% trails most similarly sized banks (12th percentile), versus a Texas median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.73% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First State Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.8B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.6B
Branches
14
Capital ratio
8.3%
Bottom 12% of $1B–10B peers · Texas median 10.9%
Return on assets
0.7%
Bottom 18% of $1B–10B peers · Texas median 1.38%
Rank in Texas
#297
of 349 banks

How First State Bank compares to Texas peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 12% of $1B–10B peers
First State
8.3%
Texas median
10.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 18% of $1B–10B peers
First State
0.7%
Texas median
1.4%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First State Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
90/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 90
  • Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.73%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for First State Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (14)

  • 808 E Highway 82, Gainesville, TX 76240
  • 519 E Division St, Muenster, TX 76252
  • 6586 Fm 902, Gainesville, TX 76240
  • 400 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201
  • 661 W Thompson St, Decatur, TX 76234
  • 108 E. Howell Street, Saint Jo, TX 76265
  • 211 S Oak St, Roanoke, TX 76262
  • 2430 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
  • 542 Highway 377 N, Whitesboro, TX 76273
  • 2315 North Highway 75, Sherman, TX 75090
  • 433 S Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009
  • 719 North New Road, Waco, TX 76710
  • 3427 W Fm 120, Denison, TX 75020
  • 801 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15511). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

First State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First State Bank a good bank?

First State Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (90/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 90/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.73%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15511). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First State Bank?

First State Bank holds $1.8 billion in total assets, ranking 297th of 349 banks we track in Texas. It operates 14 branches.

Does First State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First State Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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