Member Benefits

PUBLICATIONS

SWABC Membership Directory
The Texas Bank Lawyer
Home Equity Update
Summary of Laws Affecting Banks (published in Legislative years)
Access to TBA eNewsletters, including:

Texas Banking Weekly
CEO Report
Action Alert
Legislative Issues Update
Trust Matters
TBA Professional Development

TBA member rates on TBA publications, Schools, Conferences and Events

NETWORKING

SWABC is a resource for members to share ideas with other bank lawyers who deal with similar issues. SWABC members are encouraged to exchange information on transactional techniques and developments in the law, as well as to share ideas and concerns to enhance the knowledge and improve the skills of SWABC members.

AMICUS BRIEFS

Receive activity on behalf of Texas bank attorneys (cases relating to important issues of interest to members).

SWABC ANNUAL CONVENTION

(Open to members only) — In addition to providing an average of 12 hours of financial services industry specific CLE, the Annual Convention provides members with excellent networking opportunities. The Annual Convention is held each September.

TBA COMPLIANCE HOTLINE

Access to TBA’s Legal Department Hotline. Your SWABC membership allows you the opportunity to use the TBA Legal Hotline to seek insight on legal and compliance questions and find information in all areas of law affecting banks.

ADVERTISING ELIGIBILITY

Your SWABC membership allows you the opportunity to advertise in the Texas Banking Red Book, a bank directory purchased by virtually every Texas bank & branch office.