Texas
Texas credit unions are financial cooperatives, owned by and operated for the benefit of members. All earnings are shared with members in the form of lower or no fees for services and lower interest costs on loans.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Boasting one of the nation’s largest economies and a high number of female CEOs, the Lone Star State is a major force in the credit union industry.
56%
of Credit Union CEOs are Women
50,782
Local Jobs Saved Through PPP Loans
92%
of Credit Unions Are Located in Diverse Areas
9.5M
Credit Union Members
442
Total # of Credit Unions
$14.4B
Contribution to Texas' Economy
Brenda's Credit Union Story
When an 83-year-old member tried to withdraw $7,000 from her account at AA FCU, the staff knew something was wrong. After years of membership, they knew her well and soon they realized that she had been unknowingly targeted by a fraudster. Brenda Tristan of AA FCU said, “At our credit union, we treat our members like family. Fortunately, we knew her well, we knew her story. We developed a relationship with her and we were able to prevent this.
