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First State Bank

Athens, TX · Est. 1935 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First State Bank is a bank based in Athens, Texas, established in 1935, with $779 million in total assets across 8 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 24th of 349 banks we track in Texas. Its capital ratio of 10.7% is stronger than 59% of similarly sized banks, versus a Texas median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.57% 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
$778.6M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$687.7M
Branches
8
Capital ratio
10.7%
Top 41% of $100M–1B peers · Texas median 10.9%
Return on assets
1.6%
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers · Texas median 1.38%
Rank in Texas
#24
of 349 banks

How First State Bank compares to Texas peers

Capital ratio
Top 41% of $100M–1B peers
First State
10.7%
Texas median
10.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers
First State
1.6%
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
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (10.7% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.57%)
  • 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 (8)

  • 201 S 3rd St, Mabank, TX 75147
  • 1114 E Tyler St, Athens, TX 75751
  • 202 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
  • 200 W Royall Blvd, Malakoff, TX 75148
  • 118 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
  • 1600 W 2nd Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
  • 119 Fm 548, Forney, TX 75126
  • 130 E Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15206). 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 (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (10.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.57%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15206). 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 $779 million in total assets, ranking 24th of 349 banks we track in Texas. It operates 8 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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