On January 17, 2019, M. Richard Warner, a member of the Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc., notified the company of his intention to not stand for re-election at the Company's next annual shareholder meeting in May 2019. Mr. Warner will continue to serve as a director of the company until the expiration of his term at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Also on January 17, 2019, Alton Cade, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, notified the Company of his retirement as a director of the Company at the end of his term, effective with the date of the 2019 Annual Meeting. Mr. Cade has served as a director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Cade did not notify the Company of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.