Community Bank Holdings of Texas, Inc. announces new Chairman

CORSICANA, TEXAS (November 17, 2009) – At their board meeting this week, the directors of Community Bank Holdings of Texas, Inc. elected Byron Cook as Chairman of the Board. Cook is stepping into this position left vacant with the recent passing of his father, Leland Cook. The other directors are Lyle Red, President; Zane Stites, Secretary; and Gary Summerall.

Community Bank Holdings of Texas, Inc. serves as the holding company for Community National Bank & Trust of Texas (CNB&T), headquartered in Corsicana. The bank is a $300,000,000+ community bank with fullservice branches in Corsicana/ Mildred, Fairfield, Frost, Richland Chambers Lake/Streetman and Buffalo.

This year, CNB&T has been cited by two national ratings services for its financial strength. Weiss Ratings ranked the bank as the 9th strongest in the nation, and Bankrate, Inc. gave it its highest rating – 5-Star, Superior for safety and soundness.

“I’m very proud of our bank employees and appreciate the commitment and support of our board as we continue

to build a great banking organization dedicated to the communities we serve,” stated

Cook.