Citizens State Bank (CSB)

Founded in 1925 in Somerville, Texas, Citizens State bank has a long and successful history of providing banking services to the residents and businesses of Burleson, Washington and Grimes County, Texas.The banking atmosphere formed at Citizens State Bank is one of close relationships with customers, a quick perception of needs, prompt responses, and a sincere desire to encourage the growth and prosperity of Somerville, Deanville, Caldwell, Brenham, Snook, Navasota and the trade territory.The bank now has six recognized branch locations that provide a wide variety of services for its customers. Citizens State Bank continues to strive for quality customer service. Capable leadership in the bank has made all this progress possible. Ervin B. Flencher, Sr. helped to advance the bank from 1956. Mr. Flencher, a long-time employee of the bank, served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board for 60 years until his death on March 9, 1996. Ervin B. (Ben) Flencher, Jr., assumed his father’s positions at that time and today continues to lead Citizens State Bank as it moves into the new millennium serving local people and making local decisions.