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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
------ ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
------ EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to
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Commission File No. 0-14517

TEXAS REGIONAL BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas 74-2294235
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

3700 North 10th Suite 301, McAllen, Texas 78501
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 956-631-5400

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Name of Exchange
Title of Class on Which Registered
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None None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Voting Common, $1.00 Per Value Per Share
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Sec. 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained
herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge,
in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in
Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this form 10-K. [ ]

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant as of February 27, 1998 was $426,240,813.00.

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes
of common stock, as of February 27, 1998 are as follows:

Class A Voting Common - 14,403,484 shares


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting on April 27, 1998 Part III

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. ("Texas Regional" or the "Corporation"), a
Texas business corporation registered as a bank holding company under the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956, was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in
McAllen, Texas. Texas Regional Delaware, Inc., incorporated under the laws of
the state of Delaware, is wholly owned by Texas Regional. Texas Regional
Delaware, Inc., owns all banking and nonbanking subsidiaries of the Corporation,
including the Corporation's principal operating subsidiary, Texas State Bank
(the "Bank") (collectively, the "Company"). As of December 31, 1997, the
Bank operated sixteen banking locations in the Rio Grande Valley: five banking
locations in McAllen (including its main office), three banking locations in
Mission, two banking locations in Weslaco, and one banking location each in
Edinburg, Harlingen, Hidalgo, Penitas, Rio Grande City and Roma. At December 31,
1997, Texas Regional had consolidated total assets of $1.4 billion, loans
outstanding (net of unearned discount) of $886.9 million, total deposits of $1.2
billion, and shareholders' equity of $145.7 million.

On February 19, 1998, Texas Regional completed the acquisitions of TB&T
Bancshares, Inc. of Brownsville, Texas ("TB&T"), Brownsville Bancshares, Inc. of
Brownsville, Texas ("BBI") and Raymondville Bancorp, Inc. of Raymondville, Texas
("Raymondville"). As of February 19, 1998 these bank holding companies had an
aggregate of approximately $208.7 million in assets and five banking locations.
An aggregate of 1,292,845 shares of Texas Regional's Class A Voting Common Stock
were issued in connection with the acquisitions of TB&T and BBI, and $9.6
million of cash was paid to the shareholder of Raymondville in connection with
the acquisition of Raymondville. The subsidiary banks of TB&T, BBI and
Raymondville were merged with and into Texas State Bank immediatly following the
acquisitions.

TSB Securities, Inc. was formed by the Company in 1997, to provide full
service broker-dealer services and perform other transactions or operations
related to the sale and purchase of securities. TSB Securities, Inc. is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Texas Regional Delaware, Inc. TSB Properties, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Texas State Bank was created in 1998 to receive and
liquidate foreclosed assets.

The business strategy of Texas Regional is for the Bank to provide its
customers with the financial sophistication and breadth of products of a
regional bank, while retaining the local appeal and level of service of a
community bank. The Board of Directors and senior management of the Company have
maintained the Company's community orientation by tailoring products and
services to meet community and customer needs. Management believes that the
Company is well positioned in its market due to its responsive customer service,
the strong community involvement of Texas State Bank management and employees,
recent trends in the Texas banking environment in general and the economy of the
Rio Grande Valley in particular. Management's strategy is to provide a business
culture in which individual customers and small and medium sized businesses are
accorded the highest priority in all aspects of the Company's operations.
Management believes that individualized customer service will allow the Company
to increase its market share in lending volume and deposits. As part of its
operating and growth strategies, the Company is working to continue to attract
business from, and provide service to, small and medium sized businesses, and
expand operations in the Rio Grande Valley.

For its business customers, the Bank offers checking facilities,
certificates of deposit, short term loans for working capital purposes,
construction financing, mortgage loans, term loans for fixed asset and expansion
needs, and other commercial loans. The services provided for individuals by the
Bank include checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
individual retirement accounts and consumer loan programs, including installment
loans for home repair and for purchases of consumer goods, including
automobiles, trucks and boats, and mortgage loans. The Bank also provides
travelers checks, money orders and safe deposit facilities, and offers trust
services.

The Bank provides services to third-party correspondent banks. The Bank's
data processing center, for example, presently serves three banks in addition to
providing data processing services for all of the Bank's banking locations.

Management believes there may be opportunities to expand by acquiring
financial institutions or by acquiring assets and deposits that will allow the
Company to enter adjacent markets or further increase market share in existing
markets. Management intends to pursue acquisition opportunities in strategic
markets in circumstances in which management believes that its managerial,
operational and capital resources will enhance the performance of acquired
institutions.

COMPETITION

Texas Regional's operations are located in the Rio Grande Valley, which
consists of Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr Counties. Cameron, Hidalgo and
Starr Counties are each directly adjacent to the Rio Grande River, which forms
part of the border between the United States and Mexico. Texas State Bank's
banking locations are currently located in Hidalgo County (McAllen, Hidalgo,
Mission, Penitas and Weslaco), Cameron County (Brownsville and Harlingen), Starr
County (Rio Grande City and Roma), and Willacy County (Raymondville).

The banking industry in the market area served by the Bank is highly
competitive. Competition among financial institutions is based upon interest
rates offered on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans and other
credit, service charges assessed, the quality and scope of the services
rendered, the convenience of banking facilities, and, in the case of loans to
commercial borrowers, relative lending limits. A substantial number of the
commercial banks in the Rio Grande Valley are branches of much larger
organizations affiliated with national, regional or state-wide banking
companies, and as a result of those affiliations have greater resources than
Texas Regional or Texas State Bank. However, as an independent community bank
headquartered in Texas State Bank's primary market area, management of the
Company believes that Texas State Bank's community commitment and involvement in
its primary market area, as well as its commitment to quality and personalized
banking services, are factors that contribute to the Company's competitiveness.

REGULATION AND SUPERVISION

In addition to the generally applicable state and federal laws governing
businesses and employers, the Company and Texas State Bank are further
extensively regulated by special federal and state laws applicable only to
financial institutions and their parent companies. Virtually all aspects of the
Company's operations are subject to specific requirements or restrictions and
general regulatory oversight, from laws regulating consumer finance
transactions, such as the Truth In Lending Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, to laws regulating collections and
confidentiality, such as the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, the Fair
Credit Reporting Act and the Right to Financial Privacy Act. With few
exceptions, state and federal banking laws have as their principal objective
either the maintenance of the safety and soundness of the federal deposit
insurance system or the protection of consumers or classes of consumers, rather
than the specific protection of shareholders of the Company. To the extent the
following material describes statutory or regulatory provisions, it is qualified
in its entirety by reference to the particular statute or regulation.

REGULATION OF THE COMPANY

Texas Regional is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956 (the "BHCA"), as amended, and therefore is subject
to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (the "FRB"). In
addition, the Company is required to file reports with and to furnish such other
information as the FRB may require pursuant to the BHCA, and to subject itself
to examination by the FRB. The FRB has the authority to issue bank holding
companies orders to cease and desist from unsound practices and violations of
conditions imposed by, or violation of agreements with, the FRB. The FRB is also
empowered to assess civil penalties against companies or individuals who violate
the BHCA or orders or regulations thereunder in amounts up to $1.0 million per
day, to order termination of non-banking activities of non-banking subsidiaries
of bank holding companies, and to order termination of ownership and control of
a non-banking subsidiary by a bank holding company. Certain violations may also
result in criminal penalties. The FRB and the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (the "FDIC"), as appropriate, are authorized to exercise comparable
authority, under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the "FDI Act") and other
statutes, with respect to subsidiary banks.

The FRB takes the position that a bank holding company is required to serve
as a source of financial and managerial strength to its subsidiary banks and may
not conduct its operations in an unsafe or unsound manner. In addition, it is
the FRB's position that, in serving as a source of strength to its subsidiary
banks, a bank holding company should stand ready to use available resources to
provide adequate capital funds to its subsidiary banks during periods of
financial stress or adversity and should maintain the financial flexibility and
capital-raising capacity to obtain additional resources for assisting its
subsidiary banks. A bank holding company's failure to meet its obligations to
serve as a source of strength to its subsidiary banks will generally be
considered by the FRB to be an unsafe and unsound banking practice or a
violation of the FRB regulations or both. Changes in the FDI Act made by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (the "FDICIA") now
require an undercapitalized institution to submit to the FRB a capital
restoration plan with a guaranty by each company having control of the bank of
the bank's compliance with the plan.

The BHCA and the Change in Bank Control Act, together with regulations
promulgated by the FRB, require that, depending on the particular circumstances,
either FRB approval must be obtained or notice must be furnished to the FRB and
not disapproved prior to any person or company acquiring "control" of a bank
holding company, such as the Company, subject to certain exemptions for certain
transactions. Control is conclusively presumed to exist if an individual or
company acquires 25% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank
holding company. Control is rebuttably presumed to exist if a person acquires
10% or more but less than 25% of any class of voting securities and either the
company has registered securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act or no
other person will own a greater percentage of that class of voting securities
immediately after the transaction. The regulations provide a procedure for
challenge of the rebuttable control presumption.

As a bank holding company, the Company is required to obtain approval prior
to merging or consolidating with any other bank holding company, acquiring all
or substantially all of the assets of any bank or acquiring ownership or control
of shares of a bank or bank holding company if, after the acquisition, the
Company would directly or indirectly own or control 5% or more of the voting
shares of such bank or bank holding company.

The Company is also prohibited from acquiring a direct or indirect interest
in or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company which is not a
bank or bank holding company and from engaging directly or indirectly in
activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks or
furnishing services to its subsidiary bank, except that it may engage in and may
own shares of companies engaged in certain activities found by the FRB to be so
closely related to banking or managing and controlling banks as to be a proper
incident thereto. These activities include, among others, operating a mortgage,
finance, credit card, or factoring company; performing certain data processing
operations; providing investment and financial advice; acting as an insurance
agent for certain types of credit-related insurance; leasing personal property
on a full-payout, non-operating basis; and providing certain stock brokerage and
investment advisory services. In approving acquisitions or the addition of
activities, the FRB considers whether the acquisition or the additional
activities can reasonably be expected to produce benefits to the public, such as
greater convenience, increased competition, or gains in efficiency, that
outweigh such possible adverse affects as undue concentration of resources,
decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interest or unsound banking
practices. In considering any application for approval of an acquisition or
merger, the FRB is also required to consider the financial and managerial
resources of the companies and the banks concerned, as well as the applicant's
record of compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (the "CRA"). The CRA
generally requires a financial institution to take affirmative action to
ascertain and meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low and
moderate income neighborhoods.

The BHCA generally imposes certain limitations on extensions of credit and
other transactions by and between banks that are members of the Federal Reserve
System and other banks and non-bank companies in the same holding company. Under
the BHCA and the FRB's regulations, a bank holding company and its subsidiaries
are prohibited from engaging in certain tie-in arrangements in connection with
any extension of credit, lease or sale of property or furnishing of services.

The Company, as an affiliate of the Bank, is subject to certain restrictions
regarding transactions between a bank and companies with which it is affiliated.
These provisions limit extensions of credit (including guarantees of loans) by
the Bank to affiliates, investments in the stock or other securities of the
Company by the Bank, and the nature and amount of collateral that the Bank may
accept from any affiliate to secure loans extended to the affiliate.

REGULATION OF THE BANK

Texas State Bank is a Texas state-chartered bank subject to regulation by
the Banking Department. Texas State Bank, the deposits of which are insured by
the Bank Insurance Fund (the "BIF") of the FDIC, is also a member of the Federal
Reserve System, and therefore the FRB is the primary federal regulator for Texas
State Bank.

The requirements and restrictions applicable to Texas State Bank under laws
of the United States and the State of Texas include (i) the requirement that
reserves be maintained, (ii) restrictions on the nature and amount of loans
which can be made, (iii) restrictions on the business activities in which the
Bank may engage, (iv) restrictions on the payment of dividends to shareholders,
and (v) the maintenance of minimum capital requirements.

Texas Regional is dependent upon dividends received from Texas State Bank
for discharge of Texas Regional's obligations and for payment of dividends to
the Company's shareholders. However, the application of minimum capital
requirements and other rules and regulations applicable to Texas State Bank
restrict dividend payments by Texas State Bank. The Banking Department and the
FRB can each further limit payment of dividends if the regulatory authority
finds that the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound
practice. Except to absorb losses in excess of undivided profits and uncertified
surplus, such certified surplus may not be reduced without the prior written
consent of the Banking Commissioner.

Interest rate limitations for Texas State Bank are primarily governed by the
laws of the State of Texas. The maximum annual interest rate that may be charged
on most loans made by Texas State Bank is based on doubling the average auction
rate, to the nearest 0.25%, for United States Treasury Bills, as computed by the
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner of the State of Texas. However, the
maximum rate does not decline below 18% or rise above 24% (except for loans in
excess of $250,000 that are made for business, commercial, investment or other
similar purposes (excluding agricultural loans), in which case the maximum
annual rate may not rise above 28%, rather than 24%). On fixed rate closed-end
loans, the maximum non-usurious rate is to be determined at the time the rate is
contracted, while on floating rate and open-end loans (such as credit cards),
the rate varies over the term of the indebtedness. State usury laws (but not
late charge limitations) have been preempted by federal law for loans secured by
a first lien on residential real property.

Banks are affected by the credit policies of other monetary authorities,
including the FRB, which regulate the national supply of bank credit. Such
regulation influences overall growth of bank loans, investments, and deposits
and may also affect interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits. The
monetary policies of the FRB have had a significant effect on the operating
results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in
the future.

FDICIA

FDICIA requires that federal bank regulatory authorities take "prompt
corrective action" with respect to any depository institution which does not
meet specified minimum capital requirements. The applicable regulations
establish five capital levels which require or permit the FRB and other
regulatory authorities to take supervisory action. The relevant classifications
range from "well capitalized" to "critically undercapitalized". Under these
regulations, an institution is considered well capitalized if it has a total
risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio
of 6.0% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater, and it is not
subject to an order, written agreement, capital directive, or prompt corrective
action directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital
measure. An institution is considered adequately capitalized if it has a total
risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio
of 4.0% or greater and a leverage capital ratio of 3.0% or greater (if the
institution is rated composite 1 in its most recent report of examination,
subject to appropriate federal banking agency guidelines), and the institution
does not meet the definition of a well capitalized institution. An institution
is considered undercapitalized if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that
is less than 8.0%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4.0%, or
a leverage ratio that is less than 4.0% (or a leverage ratio that is less than
3.0% if the institution is rated composite 1 in its most recent report of
examination, subject to appropriate federal banking agency guidelines). A
significantly undercapitalized institution is one which has a total risk-based
capital ratio that is less than 6.0%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is
less than 3.0%, or a leverage ratio that is less than 3.0%. A critically
undercapitalized institution is one which has a ratio of tangible equity to
total assets that is equal to or less than 2.0%.

The FRB is authorized by the legislation to take various enforcement actions
against any significantly undercapitalized institution and any undercapitalized
institution that fails to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan or fails
to implement a plan accepted by the appropriate agency. These powers include,
among other things, requiring the institution to be recapitalized, prohibiting
asset growth, restricting interest rates paid, requiring prior approval of
capital distributions by any bank holding company which controls the
institution, requiring divestiture by the institution of its subsidiaries or by
the holding company of the institution itself, requiring a new election of
directors, and requiring the dismissal of directors and officers. If imposed
these restrictions, either individually or in aggregate, could have a
significantly adverse impact on the operations of the Bank.

With certain exceptions, an institution will be prohibited from making
capital distributions or paying management fees if the payment of such
distributions or fees will cause the institution to become undercapitalized.
Furthermore, undercapitalized institutions will be required to file capital
restoration plans with the appropriate federal regulator. Pursuant to FDICIA,
undercapitalized institutions also will be subject to restrictions on growth,
acquisitions, branching and engaging in new lines of business unless they have
an approved capital plan that permits otherwise. The FRB also may, among other
things, require an undercapitalized institution to issue shares or obligations,
which could be voting stock, to recapitalize the institution or, under certain
circumstances to divest itself of any subsidiary.

Critically undercapitalized institutions may be subject to more extensive
control and supervision and the FRB may prohibit any critically undercapitalized
institution from, among other things, entering into any material transaction not
in the ordinary course of business, amending its charter or bylaws, or engaging
in certain transactions with affiliates. In addition, critically
undercapitalized institutions generally will be prohibited from making payments
of principal or interest on outstanding subordinated debt. Within 90 days of an
institution becoming critically undercapitalized, the FRB must appoint a
receiver or conservator unless certain findings are made with respect to the
prospect for the institution's continued operation.

Based on Texas State Bank's capital ratios at December 31, 1997, Texas State
Bank was classified as "well capitalized" under the applicable regulations. As a
result, the Company does not believe that FDICIA's prompt corrective action
regulations will have any material effect on the activities or operations of
Texas State Bank.

FDICIA also requires the FDIC to establish a schedule to increase (over a
period of not more than 15 years) the reserve ratio of the BIF, which insures
deposits of Texas State Bank, to 1.25% of insured deposits, and impose higher
deposit insurance premiums on BIF members, if necessary, to achieve that ratio.
FDICIA also requires a risk-based assessment system for deposit insurance
premiums commencing January 1, 1994. Since BIF reached its designated reserve
ratio in mid-1995, the FDIC adjusted the BIF assessments, so that the assessment
rate now in effect ranges from a minimum of zero to a maximum of $0.27 per $100
of deposits.

FDICIA contains numerous other provisions, including accounting, auditing
and reporting requirements, the termination of the "too big to fail" doctrine
except in special cases, regulatory standards in areas such as asset quality,
earnings and compensation, and revised regulatory standards for the powers of
state chartered banks, real estate lending, bank closures and capital adequacy.

The Deposit Insurance Funds Act of 1996 (the "Funds Act") was enacted on
September 30, 1996. Among its provisions, the Funds Act authorizes the Financing
Corporation (the "FICO") to impose periodic assessments on depository
institutions that are members of BIF in addition to institutions that are
members of the Savings Association Insurance Fund (the "SAIF") in order to
spread the cost of the interest payments on the outstanding FICO bonds over a
larger number of institutions. Until this change in the law, only SAIF-member
institutions bore the cost of funding these interest payments. Thus, BIF-member
institutions will share in the cost of financing outstanding FICO bonds. An
institution's FICO assessments will fluctuate based on a defined rate applied to
deposits held in periods after the date the legislation was enacted. Currently,
the FICO BIF annual rate is 1.3 cents for each $100 of qualified deposits.

ACQUISITIONS

The BHC Act generally limits acquisitions by the Company to commercial banks
and companies engaged in activities that the Federal Reserve Board has
determined to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident
thereto. The Company's direct activities are generally limited to furnishing to
its subsidiaries services that qualify under the prescribed regulatory tests.
Prior Federal Reserve Board approval is required under the BHC Act for new
activities and acquisitions of most nonbanking companies.

The BHC Act, the Federal Bank Merger Act, and the Texas Banking Code
regulate the acquisition of commercial banks. The BHC Act requires the prior
approval of the Federal Reserve Board for the direct or indirect acquisition of
more than five percent of the voting shares of a commercial bank or bank holding
company. With respect to the Company's subsidiary bank, the approval of the
Texas Department of Banking is required for branching, purchasing the assets of
other banks and for bank mergers.

In reviewing bank acquisition and merger applications, the bank regulatory
authorities will consider, among other things, the competitive effect and public
benefits of the transactions, the capital position of the combined organization,
and the applicant's record under the Community Reinvestment Act and fair housing
laws.

The Corporation regularly evaluates acquisition opportunities and regularly
conducts due diligence activities in connection with possible acquisitions. As a
result, acquisition discussions and, in some cases negotiations, regularly take
place and future acquisitions could occur.

INTERSTATE BANKING AND BRANCHING LEGISLATION

The Riegle-Neal Interstate Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 ("IBBEA"),
authorizes interstate acquisitions of banks and bank holding companies without
geographic limitation beginning one year after enactment. In addition, beginning
June 1, 1997 IBBEA authorizes a bank to merge with a bank in another state as
long as neither of the states has opted out of interstate branching between the
date of enactment of IBBEA and May 31, 1997. IBBEA further provides that states
may enact laws permitting interstate bank merger transactions prior to June 1,
1997. A bank may establish a de novo branch in a state in which the bank does
not maintain a branch if the state expressly permits de novo branching. Once a
bank has established branches in a state through an interstate merger
transaction, the bank may establish and acquire additional branches at any
location in the state where any bank involved in the merger transaction could
have established or acquired branches under applicable federal or state law. A
bank that has established a branch in a state through de novo branching may
establish and acquire additional branches in such state in the same manner and
to the same extent as a bank having a branch in such state as a result of an
interstate merger. If a state opts out of interstate branching within the
specified time period, no bank in any other state may establish a branch in the
opting out state, whether through an acquisition or de novo. On August 28, 1995,
Texas enacted legislation opting out of interstate branching.

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The earnings of the Bank are affected not only by general economic
conditions but also by the policies of various governmental regulatory
authorities. The FRB regulates the supply of credit in order to influence
general economic conditions, primarily through open market operations in United
States government obligations, varying the discount rate of financial
institution borrowings, varying reserve requirements against financial
institutions and their subsidiaries. The deregulation of interest rates has had
and is expected to continue to have an impact on the competitive environment in
which the Bank operates.

Governmental policies have had a significant effect on the operating results
of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the
future. However, the Company cannot accurately predict the nature or extent of
any effect which such policies may have on its future business and earnings.

PERSONNEL

At December 31, 1997, Texas Regional employed 564 full-time equivalent
employees. Employees of Texas Regional enjoy a variety of employee benefit
programs, including an employee stock ownership plan with 401(k) provisions,
medical, accident, group life and long-term disability plans, and paid
vacations. The Company's employees are not unionized, and management believes
employee relations to be favorable.

Item 2. Properties

All of Texas Regional's banking locations are owned by Texas Regional,
except for the Company's Roma, Texas banking location. The Edinburg, Harlingen,
Hidalgo, McAllen, Mission, Penitas, and Weslaco, Texas banking locations include
extensive drive-through facilities. The Kerria Plaza banking location and the
main office of Texas Regional are located within the Kerria Plaza Building.
Management believes that it will be desirable in the future to consider the
establishment of additional banking locations.

As indicated above, on February 19, 1998, the Company completed the
acquisitions of TB&T Bancshares, Inc. of Brownsville, Texas, and Brownsville
Bancshares, Inc. of Brownsville, Texas, and Raymondville Bancorp, Inc. of
Raymondville, Texas, The bank subsidiaries of these companies had a total of
four banking locations in Brownsville, Texas and one banking location in
Raymondville, Texas.

Construction of a new headquarters building for the Company in McAllen,
Texas is in progress. The new building will include the main offices of the Bank
and Texas Regional, and will include space for lease to third party tenants and
for future growth. The new building is projected for completion mid-1998.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Texas State Bank is involved in routine litigation in the normal course of
its business, which in the opinion of management of Texas Regional will not have
a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of
Texas Regional.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

None

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

Since March 1994, the Common Stock has traded on the Nasdaq National Market
tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market under the Symbol: "TRBS." The following table
shows (i) high and low prices of the Common Stock as reported in the Summary of
Activity provided to the Company by The Nasdaq Stock Market for transactions
occurring on The Nasdaq Stock Market during the past two years, and (ii) the
total number of shares involved in such transactions.

The following information has been restated to retroactively give effect to
the three-for-two stock split declared and distributed by the Corporation during
the third quarter of 1997.


PRICE PER SHARE CASH
-------------------- DIVIDENDS NUMBER OF
HIGH LOW DECLARED SHARES
--------- --------- ----------- -----------

1997
Fourth Quarter................... $ 31.50 $26.00 $ 0.11 1,049,074
Third Quarter.................... 31.50 24.50 0.11 1,691,818
Second Quarter................... 30.25 19.00 0.07 1,371,797
First Quarter.................... 24.50 21.17 0.07 926,227

1996
Fourth Quarter................... 23.00 18.83 0.07 1,242,633
Third Quarter.................... 19.50 15.67 0.07 934,507
Second Quarter................... 17.33 13.33 0.07 2,484,147
First Quarter.................... 15.67 11.33 0.06 396,700

During the two years ended December 31, 1997, an aggregate of 34,500 shares
purchased by the Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
(with 401 (k) provisions) are included in the foregoing table.

The final determination of the timing, amount and payment of dividends on
the Common Stock is at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and
will depend on conditions then existing, including Texas Regional's
profitability, liquidity, financial condition, capital requirements and other
relevant factors, including regulatory restrictions applicable to the Company.
The Company's principal source of the funds to pay dividends on the Common Stock
is dividends from Texas State Bank. The payment of dividends by Texas State Bank
is subject to certain restrictions imposed by federal and state banking laws,
regulations and authorities. At December 31, 1997, an aggregate of $30.2 million
was available for payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company under the
applicable limitations and without regulatory approval.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected consolidated financial information below for, and as of, each
of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 1997 has been derived
from the consolidated financial statements of the Company, which financial
statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent auditors.


1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Summary of Operations
Interest Income $ 102,344 $ 78,226 $ 45,592 $ 34,631 $ 29,691
Interest Expense 46,092 33,248 18,052 11,690 10,494
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Net Interest Income 56,252 44,978 27,540 22,941 19,197
Provision for Loan Losses 2,817 2,120 1,685 1,085 392
Noninterest Income 11,614 9,395 6,518 5,772 5,032
Noninterest Expense 32,603 27,962 18,977 16,507 14,513
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Income Before Income Tax Expense 32,446 24,291 13,396 11,121 9,324
Income Tax Expense 11,029 7,912 4,671 3,936 3,345
Cumulative Effect of Change in
Accounting Principle - - - - 32
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Net Income $ 21,417 $ 16,379 $ 8,725 $ 7,185 $ 6,011
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Per Share Data
Net Income - Basic $ 1.64 $ 1.41 $ 0.94 $ 0.80 $ 0.87
Net Income - Diluted 1.61 1.38 0.94 0.79 0.78
Book Value at Year-End 11.11 9.81 6.75 6.00 5.18
Cash Dividends Declared Per
Common Share 0.36 0.27 0.27 0.16 -
Average Shares Outstanding (in Thousands)
Basic 13,085 11,650 9,291 8,669 6,279
Diluted 13,317 11,831 9,327 9,049 7,755
Year-End Balance Sheet Data
Total Assets $1,395,863 $1,230,577 $646,769 $531,834 $473,263
Loans 886,854 757,656 450,854 339,939 290,500
Investments Securities 367,259 318,136 131,641 126,828 127,540
Interest-Earning Assets 1,256,813 1,086,307 586,095 468,067 422,965
Deposits 1,236,997 1,091,735 579,731 472,108 429,521
Shareholders' Equity 145,654 128,148 62,720 55,731 39,983
Performance Ratios
Return on Average Assets 1.65% 1.62% 1.51% 1.43% 1.34%
Return on Average Shareholders'
Equity 15.62 16.11 14.69 14.11 16.15
Net Interest Margin 4.93 5.14 5.33 5.12 4.84
Loan to Deposit Ratio 71.69 69.40 77.77 72.00 67.63
Demand Deposit to Total
Deposit Ratio 14.92 15.46 20.77 21.11 20.81
Asset Quality Ratios
Nonperforming Assets as a % of Total
Loans and Foreclosed Assets 1.23% 0.97% 0.79% 1.41% 1.69%
Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) to Average
Total Loans Outstanding,
Net of Unearned Discount 0.29 0.21 0.30 0.33 (0.04)
Allowance for Loan Losses as a Percentage of:
Loans 1.19 1.32 1.01 1.03 1.18
Nonperforming Loans 134.81 155.62 216.49 143.42 146.05
Nonperforming Assets 95.87 135.72 126.62 72.96 69.39
Capital Ratios
Equity to Assets Ratio 10.43% 10.41% 9.70% 10.48% 8.45%
Tier I Capital Ratio 13.01 13.17 11.70 14.71 12.05
Total Capital Ratio 14.14 14.44 12.64 15.67 13.21
Leverage Capital Ratio 9.01 8.45 8.96 10.37 7.88
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Net income for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $21.4 million, reflecting a
net increase of $5.0 million or a 30.8% increase compared to net income of $16.4
million for the year ended December 31, 1996. The earnings per share of $1.64
for the year ended December 31, 1997 increased $0.23 or 16.3% compared to the
earnings per share of $1.41 for the year ended December 31, 1996. Earnings
performance for the year ended December 31, 1997 reflected gains in net interest
income and an increase in noninterest income. These positive factors were
partially offset by an increase in provision for loan losses and noninterest
expenses. A more detailed description of the results of operations is included
in the material that follows. The number of shares outstanding, dividends per
share declared and paid, and related earnings per share amounts have been
restated to retroactively give effect for the three-for-two stock split declared
and distributed by Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. during the third quarter of
1997.

On May 14, 1996, Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. (the "Corporation") completed
its secondary public offering of 2.5 million shares of the Corporation's Class A
Voting Common Stock (priced at $22.25 per share). On May 14, 1996, Texas
Regional also completed the acquisition of First State Bank & Trust Co.,
Mission, Texas and The Border Bank, Hidalgo, Texas (which transactions are
called the "Mergers" in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations), through merger with Texas State Bank (the
"Bank"), the principal operating subsidiary of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.
(collectively, the "Company"). The purchase price of the Mergers was financed
with a combination of proceeds from the 2.5 million share common equity offering
and cash on the balance sheet of the Company. The Mergers included the
assumption of $241.8 million in loans and the assumption of $450.4 million in
deposit liabilities.

The Mergers were accounted for as a purchase; therefore, the results of
operations of the two acquired banks are included in the consolidated financial
statements from the date of each respective acquisition. Accordingly, certain
income statement and balance sheet comparisons may not be appropriate.

The Company paid cash and used the purchase method of accounting for the Mergers
which has resulted in the creation of intangible assets. These
intangible assets are deducted from capital in the determination of regulatory
capital. Thus, "cash" earnings represent the regulatory capital generated during
the year and can be viewed as net income excluding intangible amortization, net
of tax. While the definition of "cash" earnings may vary by company, management
of Texas Regional believe this definition is appropriate as it measures the per
share growth of regulatory capital, which impacts the amount available for
dividends and acquisitions.

The following table reconciles reported net income to net income excluding
intangible assets amortization ("cash" earnings):

Cash Earnings
Taxable-Equivalent basis *
(Dollars in Thousands,
Except Per Share Data) 1997 1996 1995
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Reported Net Income $ 21,417 $ 16,379 $ 8,725
Intangible Amortization 2,252 1,590 320
Income Tax Adjustment (444) (333) (91)
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Cash Earnings $ 23,225 $ 17,636 $ 8,954
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Cash Earnings Per Common Share
Basic $ 1.77 $ 1.51 $ 0.96
Diluted 1.74 1.49 0.96
Cash Earnings Return on
Average Assets 1.79% 1.75% 1.55%
Cash Earnings Return on
Average Shareholders' Equity 16.94 17.34 15.07
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* Taxable-Equivalent basis assuming a 35% federal income tax rate.

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on assets and
interest expense incurred for the funds supporting those assets. Earning assets
consists of loans, investment securities and federal funds sold. For analytical
purposes, income from tax-exempt assets, primarily securities issued by state
and local governments or authorities, is adjusted by an increment which equates
tax-exempt income to interest from taxable assets.

Earning assets are financed by consumer and commercial deposits and short-term
borrowings. In addition to these interest-bearing funds, assets also are
supported by interest-free funds, primarily demand deposits and shareholders'
equity. Variations in the volume and mix of assets and liabilities, and their
relative sensitivity to interest rate movements, determine changes in net
interest income.

Taxable-equivalent net interest income was $57.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997, an increase of $11.2 million or 23.9% compared to the year
ended December 31, 1996, and taxable-equivalent net interest income of $46.6
million for the year ended December 31, 1996, increased $18.9 million or 67.9%
compared to the year ended December 31, 1995. Both net interest income and the
yield on earning assets were reduced by interest foregone on nonaccrual and
renegotiated loans. If interest on those loans had been accrued at the original
contractual rates, additional interest income would have approximated $1.2
million, $765,000, and $247,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively.

The net yield on total interest-earning assets, also referred to as net interest
margin, represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning
assets. Since a significant portion of the Company's funding is derived from
interest-free sources, primarily demand deposits and shareholders' equity, the
effective rate paid for all funds is lower than the rate paid on
interest-bearing liabilities alone. As the following table illustrates, the net
interest margin of 4.93% for the year ended December 31, 1997 decreased 21 basis
points compared to 5.14% for the year ended December 31, 1996 while the net
interest margin of 5.14% for the year ended December 31, 1996 decreased 19 basis
points compared to 5.33% for the year ended December 31, 1995.

The decrease in the interest margin for the year ended December 31, 1997 is
reflective of the increase in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The
rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities of 4.70% for the year ended December
31, 1997 increased 25 basis points compared to 4.45% for the year ended December
31, 1996 and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities of 4.45% for the
year ended December 31, 1996 increased 6 basis points compared to 4.39% for the
year ended December 31, 1995. The increase in the rate paid on interest-bearing
liabilities during 1997 was primarily attributable to the general increase in
average short-term interest rates and increased competition from local financial
institutions.

The yield on interest-earning assets of 8.87% for the year ended December 31,
1997 increased 6 basis points compared to 8.81% for the year ended December 31,
1996 and the yield on interest-earning assets of 8.81% for the year ended
December 31, 1996 increased 2 basis points compared to 8.79% for the year ended
December 31, 1995. The mix of average interest-earning assets for the year ended
December 31, 1997 compared to year ended December 31, 1996 was changed by total
average loans of $812.3 million increasing $192.7 million or 31.1%, total
average investment securities of $333.3 million increasing $75.0 million or
29.0% and average federal funds sold of $25.6 million decreasing $3.2 million or
11.1%. The decrease in loan yield for 1997 reflects the increase in competition
from local financial institutions. The decrease in loan yield for 1996 reflects
the general decrease in average interest rates in 1996 compared to 1995. The
increase in investment securities yield for the years ended December 31, 1997
and 1996 resulted from lower yielding investment securities maturing and the
reinvesting of the proceeds into higher yields.

The following table presents for the last three calendar years the total dollar
amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant
yields, reported on a tax-equivalent basis, as well as the average
interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. Average
balances are derived from average daily balances and the yields and costs are
established by dividing income or expense by the average balance of the asset or
liability. Income and yield on interest-earning assets include amounts to
convert tax-exempt income to a taxable-equivalent basis, assuming a 35%
effective tax rate for 1997 and 1996, and a 34% effective income tax rate for
1995.


Three-Year Financial Summary
Years Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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Taxable-Equivalent Basis(1) Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Average Yield/
(Dollars in Thousands) Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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Assets
Interest-Earning Assets
Loans
Commercial $ 281,682 $ 27,328 9.70% $ 219,923 $21,324 9.70% $125,321 $12,355 9.86%
Real Estate 453,417 45,170 9.96 339,834 34,247 10.08 208,035 21,197 10.19
Consumer 77,177 7,711 9.99 59,824 6,064 10.14 36,918 3,647 9.88
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Total Loans 812,276 80,209 9.87 619,581 61,635 9.95 370,274 37,199 10.05
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Investment Securities
Taxable 308,787 20,044 6.49 231,844 14,240 6.14 126,086 7,004 5.55
Tax-Exempt 24,524 2,164 8.82 26,451 2,427 9.18 4,907 431 8.78
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Total Investment
Securities 333,311 22,208 6.66 258,295 16,667 6.45 130,993 7,435 5.68
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Federal Funds Sold 25,584 1,433 5.60 28,793 1,554 5.40 19,807 1,172 5.92
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Total Interest-
Earning Assets 1,171,171 103,850 8.87 906,669 79,856 8.81 521,074 45,806 8.79
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Cash and Due from Banks 48,726 43,785 31,151
Premises and Equipment,
Net 40,552 29,866 16,365
Other Assets 48,048 35,943 13,507
Allowance for
Loan Losses (10,351) (8,138) (4,158)
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Total Assets $1,298,146 $1,008,125 $577,939
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Liabilities
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Savings $ 89,729 2,876 3.21 $ 75,360 2,374 3.15 $ 31,360 840 2.68
Money Market Checking
and Savings 224,176 6,632 2.96 205,707 5,763 2.80 129,012 3,484 2.70
Time Deposits 665,781 36,532 5.49 465,262 25,091 5.39 249,167 13,666 5.48
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Total Savings and
Time Deposits 979,686 46,040 4.70 746,329 33,228 4.45 409,539 17,990 4.39
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Federal Funds Purchased
and Securities Sold
Under Repurchase
Agreements 980 52 5.31 507 20 3.94 1,093 46 4.21
Short-Term Borrowings - - - - - - 232 16 6.90
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Total Interest-Bearing
Liabilities 980,666 46,092 4.70 746,836 33,248 4.45 410,864 18,052 4.39
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Demand Deposits 169,799 150,779 103,842
Other Liabilities 10,575 8,831 3,835
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Total Liabilities 1,161,040 906,446 518,541
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Shareholders' Equity 137,106 101,679 59,398
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Total Liabilities and
Shareholders'
Equity $1,298,146 $1,008,125 $577,939
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Net Interest Income $57,758 $46,608 $27,754
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Net Yield on Total Interest-
Earning Assets 4.93% 5.14% 5.33%
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(1) For analytical purposes, income from tax-exempt assets, primarily securities
issued by state and local governments or authorities, is adjusted by an
increment which equates tax-exempt income to interest from taxable assets
(assuming a 35% effective federal income tax rate for 1997 and 1996, and a 34%
effective federal income tax rate for 1995).

The following table presents the effects of changes in volume, rate and
rate/volume on interest income and interest expense for major categories of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Nonaccrual loans are
included in assets, thereby reducing yields (see "Nonperforming Assets"). The
allocation of the rate/volume variance has been made pro-rata on the percentage
that volume and rate variances produce in each category.


Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income
Taxable-Equivalent Basis(1)
Year Ended December 31, Due to Change in
1997 Compared to 1996 Net ------------------------------
(Dollars in Thousands) Change Volume Rate Rate/Volume
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Interest Income
Loans, Including Fees $18,574 $19,173 $ (496) $ (103)
Investment Securities
Taxable 5,804 4,724 811 269
Tax-Exempt (263) (177) (95) 9
Federal Funds Sold (121) (173) 58 (6)
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Total Interest Income 23,994 23,547 278 169
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Interest Expense
Deposits 12,812 10,384 1,866 562
Federal Funds Purchased and
Securities Sold Under
Repurchase Agreements 32 19 7 6
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Total Interest Expense 12,844 10,403 1,873 568
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Net Interest Income Before Allocation of
Rate/Volume 11,150 13,144 (1,595) (399)
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Allocation of Rate/Volume - (350) (49) 399
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Changes in Net Interest Income $11,150 $12,794 $(1,644) $ -
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Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income
Taxable-Equivalent Basis(1)
Year Ended December 31, Due to Change in
1996 Compared to 1995 Net ------------------------------
(Dollars in Thousands) Change Volume Rate Rate/Volume
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Interest Income
Loans, Including Fees $24,436 $25,055 $ (370) $ (249)
Investment Securities
Taxable 7,236 5,870 744 622
Tax-Exempt 1,996 1,892 20 84
Federal Funds Sold 382 532 (103) (47)
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Total Interest Income 34,050 33,349 291 410
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Interest Expense
Deposits 15,238 14,785 246 207
Federal Funds Purchased and
Securities Sold Under
Repurchase Agreements (26) (25) (3) 2
Short-Term Borrowings (16) (16) - -
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Total Interest Expense 15,196 14,744 243 209
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Net Interest Income Before Allocation of
Rate/Volume 18,854 18,605 48 201
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Allocation of Rate/Volume - 145 56 (201)
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Changes in Net Interest Income $18,854 $18,750 $ 104 $ -
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(1) For analytical purposes, income from tax-exempt assets, primarily securities
issued by state and local governments or authorities, is adjusted by an
increment which equates tax-exempt income to interest from taxable assets
(assuming a 35% effective federal income tax rate for 1997 and 1996, and a 34%
effective federal income tax rate for 1995).

NET YIELD ON EARNING ASSETS

The following table presents net interest income, average earning assets and the
net yield by quarter for the past three years. Income and yield on earning
assets include amounts to convert tax-exempt income to a taxable-equivalent
basis, assuming a 35% effective federal income tax rate for 1997 and 1996, and a
34% effective federal income tax rate for 1995.


Net Yield on
Earning Assets Quarter
Taxable-Equivalent Basis % Change ---------------------------------------------
(Dollars in Thousands) Prior Year Year Fourth Third Second First
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1997
Net Interest Income 23.9% $ 57,758 $ 14,691 $ 14,284 $ 14,742 $ 14,041
Average Earning Assets 29.2 1,171,171 1,234,357 1,191,855 1,134,898 1,123,574
Net Yield 4.93% 4.72% 4.75% 5.21% 5.07%

1996
Net Interest Income 67.9% $ 46,608 $ 13,713 $ 14,019 $ 10,981 $ 7,895
Average Earning Assets 74.0 906,669 1,098,972 1,090,068 847,169 590,467
Net Yield 5.14% 4.96% 5.12% 5.21% 5.38%

1995
Net Interest Income 20.3% $ 27,754 $ 7,633 $ 7,047 $ 6,585 $ 6,489
Average Earning Asset 15.7 521,074 574,033 542,783 492,880 474,600
Net Yield 5.33% 5.28% 5.15% 5.36% 5.54%
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PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $2.8
million, an increase of $697,000 or 32.9% from the $2.1 million for the year
ended December 31, 1996. The provision for loan losses for the year ended
December 31, 1996 of $2.1 million reflects an increase of $435,000 or 25.8% from
the $1.7 million provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 1995.
Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to bring the total allowance
for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by management based on such
factors as historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by
the Company, the amount of nonperforming assets, regulatory policies, generally
accepted accounting principles, general economic conditions, particularly as
they relate to the Company's lending area, and other factors related to the
collectibility of the Company's loan portfolio. The increase in the provision
for the year ended December 31, 1997, compared to the provision for the year
ended December 31, 1996, was primarily attributable to loan growth of $129.2
million and net charge-offs of $2.3 million. See "Allowance for Loan Losses."

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income of $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased $2.2 million or 23.6% compared to $9.4 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996, and noninterest income of $9.4 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996 increased $2.9 million or 44.1% compared to $6.5 million for
the year ended December 31, 1995. All categories of noninterest income for the
year ended December 31, 1997 increased when compared to the year ended December
31, 1996, and the increase was primarily attributable to the increased volume of
business conducted by the Company, in part as a result of the Mergers. All
categories of noninterest income, except Other Operating Income for the year
ended December 31, 1996, increased when compared to the year ended December 31,
1995.

Total Service Charges of $7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1997,
increased $1.3 million or 22.4% compared to $6.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996. Total Service Charges of $6.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996 increased $1.7 million or 38.2% compared to $4.3 million for
the year ended December 31, 1995. The increase in Total Service Charges for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 is attributable to increased
account transaction fees as a result of the deposit growth experienced by the
Company and as a result of the Mergers.

Trust Service Fees of $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased $186,000 or 12.4% compared to $1.5 million for the year ended December
31, 1996, and Trust Service Fees of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31,
1996 increased $249,000 or 19.8% compared to $1.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995. The increase in Trust Service Fees in each of the years 1997
and 1996 is attributable to an increase in the number of trust accounts managed.
The book value of assets managed at December 31, 1997 of $221.8 million
decreased $45.5 million or 17.0% compared to $267.3 million at December 31,
1996, and was primarily attributable to two public entities, one of which
represents a bond issue for a high school construction project which is close to
completion. Assets held by the trust department of the Bank in fiduciary or
agency capacities are not assets of the Company and are not included in the
consolidated balance sheets.

Net Investment Securities Gains (Losses) was a $731,000 gain for the year ended
December 31, 1997, compared to an $401,000 gain for the year ended December 31,
1996. The sale of securities in 1997 and 1996 was designed to reduce asset
sensitivity of callable bonds and improve bond quality.

Other Operating Income of $789,000 for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased $195,000 or 32.8% compared to $594,000 for the year ended December 31,
1996 and Other Operating Income of $594,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996
decreased $7,000 or 1.2% compared to $601,000 for the year ended December 31,
1995. The increase in Other Operating Income for 1997 was primarily attributable
to the increased volume of business conducted by the Company.

A detailed summary of noninterest income during the last three years is
presented in the following table:


Noninterest Income % %
Years Ended December 31, Change From Change From
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 Prior Year 1996 Prior Year 1995
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Service Charges on Deposit Accounts $ 5,961 19.7% $ 4,982 43.5% $ 3,472
Other Service Charges 1,362 35.8 1,003 16.8 859
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Total Service Charges 7,323 22.4 5,985 38.2 4,331
Trust Service Fees 1,691 12.4 1,505 19.8 1,256
Net Investment Securities Gains (Losses) 731 82.3 401 461.3 (111)
Data Processing Service Fees 1,080 18.7 910 106.3 441
Other Operating Income 789 32.8 594 (1.2) 601
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Total $11,614 23.6% $ 9,395 44.1% $ 6,518
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense of $32.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased $4.6 million or 16.6% compared to $28.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996, and noninterest expense of $28.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996 increased $9.0 million or 47.3% compared with $19.0 million
for the year ended December 31, 1995. These increases for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996 were primarily attributable to an increased volume of
business conducted by the Company, the impairment loss and the Mergers.

The largest category of noninterest expense, Salaries and Employee Benefits
("Personnel"), of $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 increased
$1.4 million or 10.3% compared to year ended December 31, 1996 levels of $13.9
million. Personnel expenses of $13.9 million for the year ended December 31,
1995 increased $4.4 million or 45.5% compared to year ended December 31, 1995
levels of $9.6 million. Personnel expenses increased for the year ended December
31, 1997 primarily due to staffing increases, including the staff acquired as a
result of the Mergers.

Net Occupancy Expense of $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased $391,000 or 20.0% compared to $2.0 million for the year ended December
31, 1996, and Net Occupancy Expense of $2.0 million for the year ended December
31, 1996 increased $882,000 or 82.5% when compared to Net Occupancy Expense of
$1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. The increase for the year
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 is primarily attributable to the occupancy
expenses associated with the Mergers.

Equipment Expense of $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 increased
$341,000 or 10.8% compared to $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1996
and Equipment Expense of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1996
increased $1.1 million or 56.1% when compared with $2.0 million for the year
ended December 31, 1995. The Equipment Expense increase noted during the year
ended December 31, 1997 is primarily attributable to equipment obtained in the
Mergers and equipment acquired to service the Company's increasing customer
base.

Other Real Estate (Income) Expense, Net includes rent income from foreclosed
properties, gain or loss on sale of other real estate properties and direct
expenses of foreclosed real estate including property taxes, maintenance costs
and write-downs. Write-downs of Other Real Estate are required if the fair value
of an asset acquired in a loan foreclosure subsequently declines below its
carrying value. The category Other Real Estate (Income) Expense, Net reflects
net loss of $112,000 for the year ended December 31, 1997 which compares
unfavorably to $67,000 net income for the year ended December 31, 1996. Other
Real Estate (Income) Expense, Net of $67,000 net income for the year ended
December 31, 1996 increased $174,000 or 162.6% compared to $107,000 net expense
for the year ended December 31, 1995. The net improvement for year ended
December 31, 1996 is primarily attributable to net reduction in Other Real
Estate owned and a net gain on the sale of foreclosed properties. Management is
actively seeking buyers for all Other Real Estate.

The Intangible Asset Amortization expense of $2.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 increased $659,000 or 41.4% compared to $1.6 million for the
year ended December 31, 1996 and increased $1.3 million or 393.2% compared to
$323,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995. The increase in Intangible Asset
Amortization expense was due to the amortization of goodwill and core deposit
premium associated with the Mergers.

An impairment loss of $630,000 was recorded during the three months ended June
30, 1997 to reflect the impairment of an existing bank building. Construction of
a new bank building in McAllen, Texas is in progress. The new bank building will
be the headquarters for Texas State Bank and Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and
is being constructed next to Texas State Bank main banking facility. Upon
completion of the new bank building, the existing building will be razed to make
room for parking. The amount of the impairment loss was the book value of the
building at June 30, 1997.

Other Noninterest Expense $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased $1.0 million or 13.6% compared to $7.4 for the year ended December 31,
1996 and Other Noninterest Expense of $7.4 million for the year ended December
31, 1996 increased $1.5 million or 25.8% compared to $5.9 million for the year
ended December 31, 1995. The increase in Other Noninterest Expense for 1997 and
1996 was primarily attributable to an increased volume of business, primarily
due to the Mergers.

All Other Noninterest Expense categories, not previously discussed, reflect a
net increase for year ended December 31, 1997 compared to the year ended
December 31, 1996 and was attributable to an increased volume of business,
primarily due to the Mergers.

A detailed summary of noninterest expense during the last three years is
presented in the following table:


Noninterest Expense % %
Years Ended December 31, Change From Change From
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 Prior Year 1996 Prior Year 1995
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Salaries and Wages $12,459 12.9% $ 11,033 45.1% $ 7,605
Employee Benefits 2,892 0.4 2,881 47.1 1,958
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Total Salaries and Employee Benefits 15,351 10.3 13,914 45.5 9,563
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Net Occupancy Expense 2,342 20.0 1,951 82.5 1,069
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Equipment Expense 3,506 10.8 3,165 56.1 2,028
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Other Real Estate (Income) Expense, Net
Rent Income (61) (43.0) (107) (36.4) (146)
(Gain) Loss on Sale (113) (44.3) (203) (686.7) 3
Expenses 262 31.0 200 52.7 131
Write-Downs 24 (44.2) 43 (63.9) 119
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Total Other Real Estate (Income)
Expense, Net 112 (267.2) (67) (162.6) 107
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Intangible Asset Amortization 2,252 41.4 1,593 393.2 323
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Impairment Loss 630 * - * -
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Other Noninterest Expense
Advertising and Public Relations 1,277 6.7 1,197 55.1 772
Data Processing and Check Clearing 845 (10.3) 942 91.9 491
Director Fees 333 (2.9) 343 20.8 284
Franchise Tax 496 102.5 245 23.7 198
Insurance 288 47.7 195 (14.5) 228
FDIC Insurance 138 * 3 (99.4) 540
Legal 958 39.0 689 55.2 444
Professional Fees 637 8.0 590 38.5 426
Postage, Delivery and Freight 594 28.3 463 43.3 323
Stationery and Supplies 951 4.9 907 37.8 658
Telephone 381 10.1 346 38.4 250
Other Losses 521 (16.9) 627 0.5 624
Miscellaneous Expense 991 15.4 859 32.3 649
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Total Other Noninterest Expense 8,410 13.6 7,406 25.8 5,887
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Total $32,603 16.6% $27,962 47.3% $18,977
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* Not meaningful.

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

The Company provides the following postretirement benefits: (i) the benefits
provided under the Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
(with 401 (K) provisions), (ii) a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for
the benefit of Glen E. Roney, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer, (iii) as a result of the consummation of the Mergers, the
Company acquired four existing separate nonqualified deferred compensation plans
for the benefit of certain employees of the Mission and Hidalgo banks and (iv)
medical insurance is also provided on a selected basis.

INCOME TAX

The Company recorded income tax expense of $11.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 compared to $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1996.
The increase in income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 1997 is due
primarily to an increased level of pretax income during the year ended December
31, 1997.

NET INCOME

Net income was $21.4 million, $16.4 million and $8.7 million for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

BALANCE SHEET COMPOSITION

The Company continues to experience growth in total assets, deposits and loans
attributable in the opinion of management, to the Mergers and in part to the
vitality of the Rio Grande Valley economy. The effects of NAFTA and the
continued devaluation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar have
increased cross-border trade and industrial development including activity at
twin manufacturing plants located on each side of the border (referred to as
maquiladoras) which benefit the Rio Grande Valley economy. Management does not
believe that the on-going Mexican financial problems will materially affect the
Company's growth and earnings prospects.

Average interest-earning assets of $1.2 billion increased $264.5 million or
29.2% for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to $906.7 million for the
year ended December 31, 1996 and increased $385.6 million or 74.0% compared to
$521.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. Average loans increased
$192.7 million or 31.1% to $812.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
compared to December 31, 1996 levels of $619.6 million, while average investment
securities of $333.3 million increased $75.0 million or 29.0% for the year ended
December 31, 1997 compared to December 31, 1996 levels of $258.3 million. Total
average assets increased $281.0 million or 27.9% to $1.3 billion for the year
ended December 31, 1997 compared to December 31, 1996 levels and $430.2 million
or 74.4% to $1.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to
December 31, 1995 levels of $577.9 million.

Average interest-bearing deposits increased $233.4 million or 31.3% to $979.7
million for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to the year ended December
31, 1996 levels of $746.3 million. Demand deposits also increased $19.0 million
or 12.6% for the year ended December 31, 1997 to $169.8 million compared to the
year ended December 31, 1996 levels of $150.8 million.

The following table presents the Company's average balance sheets during the
last three years:

Average Balance Sheets
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
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Assets
Loans $ 812,276 $ 619,581 $370,274
Investment Securities
Taxable 308,787 231,844 126,086
Tax-Exempt 24,524 26,451 4,907
Federal Funds Sold 25,584 28,793 19,807
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Total Interest-Earning Assets 1,171,171 906,669 521,074
Cash and Due From Banks 48,726 43,785 31,151
Bank Premises and Equipment, Net 40,552 29,866 16,365
Other Assets 48,048 35,943 13,507
Allowance for Loan Losses (10,351) (8,138) (4,158)
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Total $1,289,146 $1,008,125 $577,939
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Liabilities
Demand Deposits
Commercial and Individual $ 163,792 $ 144,777 $ 96,773
Public Funds 6,007 6,002 7,069
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Total Demand Deposits 169,799 150,779 103,842
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Savings
Commercial and Individual 89,061 74,788 30,748
Public Funds 668 572 612
Money Market Checking and Savings
Commercial and Individual 182,935 157,624 101,881
Public Funds 41,241 48,083 27,131
Time Deposits
Commercial and Individual 537,488 406,645 232,966
Public Funds 128,293 58,617 16,201
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Total Interest-Bearing Deposits 979,686 746,329 409,539
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Total Deposits 1,149,485 897,108 513,381
Federal Funds Purchased and
Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements 980 507 1,093
Short-Term Borrowings - - 232
Other Liabilities 10,575 8,831 3,835
Shareholders' Equity 137,106 101,679 59,398
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Total $1,298,146 $1,008,125 $577,939
===============================================================================

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

Texas State Bank, through its main office and branches, offers a broad range of
commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in its service area.
Texas State Bank also acts as a correspondent to a number of banks in its
service area, providing check clearing, wire transfer, federal funds
transactions, loan participations and other correspondent services. The amount
of cash and due from banks held on any one day is significantly influenced by
temporary changes in cash items in process of collection. At December 31, 1997,
cash and due from banks was $54.0 million.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities consist of U. S. Treasury, federal agency, state, county
and municipal securities, mortgage-backed, corporate debt and equity securities.
The Bank classifies debt and equity securities into one of three categories:
Held to Maturity, Trading or Available for Sale. At each reporting date, the
appropriateness of the classification is reassessed. Investments in debt
securities are classified as Held to Maturity and measured at amortized cost in
the consolidated balance sheet only if management has the positive intent and
ability to hold those securities to maturity. Securities that are bought and
held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified
as Trading and measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet with
unrealized holding gains and losses included in earnings. Investments not
classified as either Held to Maturity or Trading are classified as Available for
Sale and measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet with
unrealized holding gains and losses reported in a separate component of
shareholders' equity net of applicable income taxes until realized.

At December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, no securities were classified as Trading.
The Company does not currently engage in trading activities or use derivative
instruments to control rate risk. Even though such activities may be permitted
with the approval of the Board of Directors, the Company does not intend to
engage in such activities in the immediate future.

The following table presents estimated market value of Securities Available for
Sale at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:


Securities Available for Sale % Change From % Change From
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 Prior Year 1996 Prior Year 1995
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U.S. Treasury $ 7,002 (22.0)% $ 8,973 49.3% $ 6,012
U.S. Government Agency 269,562 70.9 157,705 183.3 55,668
Mortgage-Backed 15,561 * 92 * -
States and Political Subdivisions 20,898 (8.4) 22,811 * -
Other 2,701 (0.7) 2,720 85.0 1,470
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Total $315,724 64.2% $192,301 204.5% $63,150
=============================================================================================

* Not meaningful.

The following table presents the maturities, amortized cost, estimated market
value and weighted average yields of the Securities Available for Sale at
December 31, 1997:


Amortized Cost(1) Maturing
------------------------------------------
After One After Five Estimated
Securities Available for Sale One Year Through Through After Amortized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Or Less Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Cost(1) Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U.S. Treasury $ - $ 6,976 $ - $ - $ 6,976 $ 7,002
U.S. Government Agency 30,592 156,201 82,358 - 269,151 269,562
Mortgage-Backed 66 - - 15,483 15,549 15,561
States and Political Subdivisions 581 1,381 14,371 3,594 19,927 20,898
Other - 25 75 2,592 2,692 2,701
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Total $31,239 $164,583 $96,804 $21,669 $314,295 $315,724
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Weighted Average Yields
(Taxable-Equivalent Basis)
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U.S. Treasury -% 5.94% -% -% 5.94%
U.S. Government Agency 5.67 6.47 6.84 - 6.49
Mortgage-Backed 8.50 8.50 - 6.60 8.50
States and Political Subdivisions 8.12 8.39 7.67 8.36 7.86
Other - 7.50 7.67 5.97 6.03
Total 5.97 6.59 7.01 6.83 6.57
=============================================================================================

(1) Amortized cost for Securities Available for Sale is stated at par plus any
remaining unamortized premium paid or less any remaining unamortized
discounts received.

The following table presents amortized cost of Securities Held to Maturity at
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:


Securities Held to Maturity % Change From % Change From
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 Prior Year 1996 Prior Year 1995
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U.S. Treasury $15,953 (58.2)% $ 38,160 32.6% $28,787
U.S. Government Agency 29,941 (63.0) 81,003 136.6 34,230
States and Political Subdivisions 5,641 (15.5) 6,672 21.9 5,474
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Total $51,535 (59.0)% $125,835 83.7% $68,491
=============================================================================================

All investments in states and political subdivisions are investments in entities
within the State of Texas. No single issuer accounted for as much as 10.0% of
total shareholders' equity at December 31, 1997. Of the obligations of states
and political subdivisions held by the Company at December 31, 1997, 68.7% were
rated A or better by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and 94.1% of the non-rated
issues or $5.1 million are local issues purchased in private placement
transactions.

The following table presents the maturities, amortized cost, estimated market
value and weighted average yields of Securities Held to Maturity at December 31,
1997:


Amortized Cost (1) Maturing
------------------------------------------
After One After Five Estimated
Securities Held to Maturity One Year Through Through After Amortized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Or Less Five Years Ten Years en Years Cost(1) Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U.S. Treasury $ 5,924 $10,029 $ - $ - $15,953 $ 16,182
U.S. Government Agency 9,988 19,953 - - 29,941 30,062
States and Political Subdivisions 1,142 2,657 1,742 100 5,641 5,792
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Total $17,054 $32,639 $ 1,742 $ 100 $51,535 $ 52,036
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Weighted Average Yields
(Taxable-Equivalent Basis)
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U.S. Treasury 6.56% 6.63% -% -% 6.60%
U.S. Government Agency 6.24 7.45 - - 7.05
States and Political Subdivisions 7.58 7.75 9.52 10.29 8.31
Total 6.44 7.22 9.52 10.29 7.05
=============================================================================================

(1) Amortized cost for Securities Held to Maturity is stated at par plus any
remaining unamortized premium paid or less any remaining unamortized discount
received.

LOANS

The Company manages its credit risk by establishing and implementing strategies
and guidelines appropriate to the characteristics of borrowers, industries,
geographic locations and risk products. Diversification of risk within each of
these areas is a primary objective. Policies and procedures are developed to
ensure that loan commitments conform to current strategies and guidelines.
Management continues to refine the Company's credit policies and procedures to
address the risks in the current and prospective environment and to reflect
management's current strategic focus. The credit process is controlled with
continuous credit review and analysis, and by review by internal and external
auditors and regulatory authorities. The Company's loans are widely diversified
by borrower and industry group.

The Company has collateral management policies in place so that collateral
lending of all types is approached on a basis consistent with safe and sound
standards. Valuation analysis is utilized to take into consideration the
potentially adverse economic conditions under which liquidation could occur.
Collateral accepted against the commercial loan portfolio includes accounts
receivable and inventory, marketable securities, equipment and agricultural
products. Autos, deeds of trust, life insurance and marketable securities are
accepted as collateral for the installment loan portfolio.

Management of the Company believes that the Company has benefited from increased
loan demand due to passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA")
and the strong population growth in the Rio Grande Valley. The effects of NAFTA
and the continued devaluation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar
have increased cross-border trade and industrial development including activity
at twin manufacturing plants located on each side of the border (referred to as
maquiladoras) which benefit the Rio Grande Valley economy. Management believes
the on-going Mexican financial problems will not have a material adverse effect
on the Company's growth and earnings prospects, in part because the Company
presently has a low percentage of loans secured by Mexican assets or that
otherwise rely on collateral located in Mexico.

The extension of credits denominated in a currency other than that of the
country in which a borrower is located are called "cross-border" credits. With
the completion of the Mergers, the Company has acquired some dollar-denominated
cross-border credits to individuals or companies that are residents of, or
domiciled in Mexico. The Company's total cross-border credits at December 31,
1997 of $7.7 million were less than 0.9% of total loans. See "Nonperforming
Assets" for additional information on cross-border credits.

Total loans of $886.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 increased
$129.2 million or 17.1% compared to the year ended December 31, 1996 levels of
$757.7 million and increased $306.8 million or 68.0% for the year ended December
31, 1996 compared to levels of $450.9 million at December 31, 1995. The increase
in total loans for the year ended December 31, 1997 reflects growth in all loan
categories except Commercial Tax-Exempt loans and is representative in part to
the vitality of the Rio Grande Valley economy. The increase in total loans for
the year ended December 31, 1996 is primarily attributable to the Mergers. A
substantial portion of the increase in loans classified as Real
Estate-Commercial Mortgage loans consists of loans secured by real estate and
other assets to commercial customers. The following table presents the
composition of the loan portfolio at the end of each of the last five years:

Loan Portfolio Composition
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Commercial $230,024 $198,752 $112,042 $101,866 $ 91,697
Commercial Tax-Exempt 29,024 34,777 34,419 - -
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Total Commercial Loans 259,048 233,529 146,461 101,866 91,697
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Agricultural 51,214 32,639 25,097 17,199 13,829
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Real Estate
Construction 67,872 47,400 29,967 18,809 11,846
Commercial Mortgage 287,204 243,198 129,953 113,677 98,635
Agricultural Mortgage 31,001 28,803 17,057 10,263 5,153
1-4 Family Mortgage 105,852 100,301 59,052 47,425 42,647
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Total Real Estate 491,929 419,702 236,029 190,174 158,281
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Consumer 84,663 71,786 43,267 30,700 26,693
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Total Loans $886,854 $757,656 $450,854 $339,939 $290,500
================================================================================

The contractual maturity schedule of the loan portfolio at December 31, 1997 is
presented in the following table:

Loan Maturities One After One Year After
December 31, 1997 Year Through Five
(Dollars in Thousands) Or Less Five Years Years Total
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Commercial $114,832 $ 94,080 $ 21,112 $230,024
Commercial Tax-Exempt 4,061 24,246 717 29,024
Agricultural 44,067 6,810 337 51,214
Real Estate
Construction 55,143 10,646 2,083 67,872
Commercial Mortgage 47,021 182,489 57,694 287,204
Agricultural Mortgage 2,662 21,057 7,282 31,001
1-4 Family Mortgage 19,263 83,165 3,424 105,852
Consumer 32,892 51,436 335 84,663
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Total $319,941 $473,929 $ 92,984 $886,854
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Variable-Rate Loans $142,224 $209,189 $ 70,262 $421,675
Fixed-Rate Loans 177,717 264,740 22,722 465,179
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Total $319,941 $473,929 $ 92,984 $886,854
===============================================================================

As shown in the preceding table, loans maturing within one year totaled $319.9
million at year-end 1997. The Company's policy on maturity extensions and
rollovers is based on management's assessment of individual loans. Approvals for
the extension or renewal of loans without reduction of principal for more than
one twelve-month period are generally avoided, unless the loans are fully
secured and properly margined by cash or marketable securities, or are revolving
lines subject to annual analysis and renewal.

NONPERFORMING ASSETS

The Bank has several procedures in place to assist in maintaining the overall
quality of its loan portfolio. The Bank has established underwriting guidelines
to be followed by its officers and monitors its delinquency levels for any
negative or adverse trends.

Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans for which the interest
rate has been renegotiated below originally contracted rates and real estate or
other assets that have been acquired in partial or full satisfaction of loan
obligations. The Company's policy generally is to place a loan on nonaccrual
status when payment of principal or interest is contractually past due 90 days,
or earlier when concern exists as to the ultimate collection of principal and
interest. At the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest previously
accrued but uncollected is reversed and charged against current income.

Nonaccrual loans of $7.8 at December 31, 1997 increased $1.4 million or 21.1%
compared to $6.4 million at December 31, 1996 and nonaccrual loans at December
31, 1996 of $6.4 million increased $4.4 million or 208.1% compared to $2.1
million at December 31, 1995. The increase in nonaccrual loans during 1997 are
due to several diverse credits secured primarily by real estate. The increase in
nonaccrual loans during 1996 were primarily attributable to three cross-border
credits totaling $3.4 million. The cross-border nonaccrual credits at December
31, 1997 of $2.9 million reflect a decrease of $500,000 when compared to the
$3.4 million at December 31, 1996. The decrease in cross-border nonaccrual
credits is a result of loan collections.

Loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more, which are both well
secured or guaranteed by financially responsible third parties and in the
process of collection, generally are not placed on nonaccrual status. The amount
of such loans past due 90 days or more for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 that are not classified as nonaccrual totaled $3.0 million, $4.1
million and $642,000, respectively. The decrease in accruing loans past due 90
days or more at December 31, 1997 as compared to the year ended December 31,
1996 is partly attributable to loan collections.

Nonperforming Assets of $11.0 million at December 31, 1997 increased $3.6
million or 48.4% compared to December 31, 1996 levels of $7.4 million and
increased $3.8 million or 106.0% compared to December 31, 1995 levels of $3.6
million. The increase in Foreclosed Assets during 1997 was primarily
attributable to a higher foreclosure rate of loans with real estate collateral,
net of write-downs and liquidations. Management actively seeks buyers for all
Other Real Estate. See "Noninterest Expense" above. The ratio of Nonperforming
Assets Plus Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due as a percent of Total Loans
and Foreclosed Assets at December 31, 1997 increased to 1.57% from 1.51% at
December 31, 1996 due primarily to the increase in foreclosed assets.

The Company's classification of nonperforming loans includes those loans for
which management believes collection is doubtful. Management is not aware of any
specific borrower relationships that are not reported as nonperforming where
management has serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with
the present loan repayment terms which would cause nonperforming assets to
increase materially.

The Company identifies loans to be reported as impaired when such loans are in
nonaccrual status or are considered troubled debt restructurings due to the
granting of a below-market rate of interest or a partial forgiveness of
indebtedness on an existing loan. Impairment of loans having recorded
investments of $7.8 million at December 31, 1997 and $6.4 million at December
31, 1996 has been recognized in conformity with Statement 114, as amended by
Statement 118. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during 1997 and
1996 was $8.1 million and $4.8 million, respectively. The total allowance for
loan losses related to these loans was $786,000 and $506,000 on December 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively. Interest income on impaired loans of $178,000 and
$532,000 was recognized for cash payments received in 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

An analysis of the components of nonperforming assets for the last five years is
presented in the following table:


Nonperforming Assets
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Nonaccrual Loans $ 7,802 $ 6,445 $2,092 $2,435 $2,305
Renegotiated Loans - 1 6 13 47
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Nonperforming Loans 7,802 6,446 2,098 2,448 2,352
Foreclosed Assets 3,169 945 1,489 2,364 2,598
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Total Nonperforming Assets 10,971 7,391 3,587 4,812 4,950
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due 3,041 4,089 642 226 439
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Nonperforming Assets and
Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due $14,012 $11,480 $4,229 $5,038 $5,389
=============================================================================================
Nonperforming Loans as a % of Total Loans 0.88% 0.85% 0.47% 0.72% 0.81%
Nonperforming Assets as a % of Total Loans
and Foreclosed Assets 1.23 0.97 0.79 1.41 1.69
Nonperforming Assets as a % of Total Assets 0.79 0.60 0.55 0.90 1.05
Nonperforming Assets Plus Accruing Loans
90 Days or More Past Due as a % of Total
Loans and Foreclosed Assets 1.57 1.51 0.94 1.47 1.84
=============================================================================================

Interest income that would have been recorded for the year ended December 31,
1997 on nonaccrual and renegotiated loans had such loans performed in accordance
with their original contractual terms and been outstanding throughout the year
ended December 31, 1997, or since origination, if held for only part of that
year, was approximately $1.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the
amount of interest income actually recorded on nonaccrual and renegotiated loans
was approximately $552,000.

Management regularly reviews and monitors the loan portfolio to identify
borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. Management believes that, at
December 31, 1997, all such loans had been identified and included in the
nonaccrual, renegotiated or 90 days past due loan totals reflected in the table
above. Management continues to emphasize maintaining a low level of
nonperforming assets and returning nonperforming assets to an earning status.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Management analyzes the loan portfolio to determine the adequacy of the
allowance for loan losses and the appropriate provision required to maintain an
adequate allowance. In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, management
reviews the size, quality and risks of loans in the portfolio and considers
factors such as specific known risks, past experience, the status and amount of
nonperforming assets and economic conditions. A specific percentage is allocated
to total loans in good standing and additional amounts are added for individual
loans considered to have specific loss potential. Loans identified as losses are
charged-off. In addition, the loan review committee of the Bank reviews the
assessments of management in determining the adequacy of the Bank's allowance
for loan losses. Based on total allocations, the provision is recorded to
maintain the allowance at a level deemed appropriate by management. While
management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, there can be
no assurance that future additions to the allowance will not be necessary.

The allowance for loan losses at year ended December 31, 1997 was $10.5 million,
which represents a net increase of $487,000 or 4.9% as compared to $10.0 million
at December 31, 1996. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses at
December 31, 1997 adequately reflects the risks in the loan portfolio. Various
regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process,
periodically review the Company's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may
require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their
judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for
the last five years:


Allowance for Loan Loss Activity
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Balance at Beginning of Year $10,031 $4,542 $3,511 $3,435 $2,929
Balance from Acquisitions - 4,647 450 - -
Provision for Loan Losses 2,817 2,120 1,685 1,085 392
Charge-Offs
Commercial 1,731 883 813 169 64
Agricultural 477 158 416 781 -
Real Estate 59 82 111 153 89
Consumer 797 659 300 132 93
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Total Charge-Offs 3,064 1,782 1,640 1,235 246
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Recoveries
Commercial 124 160 401 163 113
Agricultural 48 - 66 4 13
Real Estate 350 161 4 10 128
Consumer 212 183 65 49 106
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Recoveries 734 504 536 226 360
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Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) 2,330 1,278 1,104 1,009 (114)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at End of Year $10,518 $10,031 $4,542 $3,511 $3,435
=============================================================================================
Ratio of Allowance for Loan
Losses to Loans Outstanding,
Net of Unearned Discount 1.19% 1.32% 1.01% 1.03% 1.18%
Ratio of Allowance for Loan
Losses to Nonperforming Assets 95.87 135.72 126.62 72.96 69.39
Ratio of Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries)
to Average Total Loans Outstanding,
Net of Unearned Discount 0.29 0.21 0.30 0.33 (0.04)
=============================================================================================

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category and the
percentage of loans in each category to total loans at the end of each of the
last five years is presented in the table below:


1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
Allocation of the -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------
Allowance for % of Loans % of Loans % of Loans % of Loans % of Loans
Loan Losses in Each in Each in Each in Each in Each
December 31, Category Category Category Category Category
(Dollars in of Total of Total of Total of Total of Total
Thousands) Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Commercial $ 2,489 29.2% $ 2,102 30.8% $ 965 32.5% $1,057 30.0% $1,348 31.6%
Agricultural 1,329 5.8 391 4.3 304 5.6 478 5.1 138 4.7
Real Estate 5,242 55.5 5,663 55.4 2,401 52.3 1,644 55.9 1,705 54.5
Consumer 491 9.5 432 9.5 296 9.6 257 9.0 215 9.2
Unallocated 967 - 1,443 - 576 - 75 - 29 -
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Total $10,518 100.0% $10,031 100.0% $4,542 100.0% $3,511 100.0% $3,435 100.0%
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PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment of $49.3 million at December 31, 1997 increased $12.2
million or 33.0% compared to $37.1 million at December 31, 1996 in addition to a
net increase of $18.7 million or 107.7% for December 31, 1996 compared to $18.4
million at December 31, 1995. The net increase for the year ended December 31,
1997 was primarily attributable to $9.2 million for construction in progress of
the Company's new headquarters in McAllen. As previously reported the Company's
new headquarters is approximately 187,000 square feet at a cost of approximately
$18.5 million. The Bank will occupy approximately 110,000 square feet, leaving
approximately 77,000 square feet available for prospective tenants. Completion
of the building is expected by mid-1998. The net increase for the year ended
December 31, 1996 was primarily attributable to the Mergers.

INTANGIBLES

Intangibles of $24.1 million at December 31, 1997 decreased $2.3 million or 8.6%
compared to $26.3 million at December 31, 1996 and increased $20.6 million or
360.8% for December 31, 1996 compared to $3.7 million at December 31, 1995. The
decrease in 1997 was due to amortization of existing intangibles. The net
increase for the year ended December 31, 1996 is attributable to the intangibles
recorded as a result of the Mergers.

DEPOSITS

Total deposits of $1.2 billion at December 31, 1997 increased $145.3 million or
13.3% compared to December 31, 1996 levels of $1.1 billion and total deposits of
$1.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 1996 increased $512.0 million or
88.3% compared to December 31, 1995 levels of $579.7 million. The increase in
total deposits for the year ended December 31, 1997 is attributable in part to
the vitality of the Rio Grande Valley economy. The increase in total deposits at
December 31, 1996 compared to December 31, 1995 is primarily attributable to the
Mergers. Total noninterest-bearing deposits of $184.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 represented an increase of $15.8 million or 9.4% compared to
the year ended December 31, 1996 and increased $48.3 million or 40.1% for the
year ended December 31, 1996 compared to the year ended December 31, 1995. Total
public funds deposits (consisting of Public Funds Demand Deposits, Savings,
Money Market Checking and Savings and Time Deposits) of $205.4 million for the
year ended December 31, 1997 increased $42.2 million or 25.9% compared to
December 31, 1996 levels of $163.2 million. The Bank actively seeks consumer and
commercial deposits, including deposits from correspondent banks and public
funds deposits. The following table presents the composition of total deposits
at the end of the last three years:


Total Deposits
December 31, % Change From % Change From
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 Prior Year 1996 Prior Year 1995
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Demand Deposits
Commercial and Individual $ 180,467 11.0% $ 162,650 43.5% $113,345
Public Funds 4,054 (33.3) 6,078 (14.0) 7,069
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Total Demand Deposits 184,521 9.4 168,728 40.1 120,414
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Interest-Bearing Deposits
Savings
Commercial and Individual 89,231 (5.2) 94,114 165.0 35,521
Public Funds 771 4.5 738 20.6 612
Money Market Checking and Savings
Commercial and Individual 186,576 2.8 181,495 72.2 105,409
Public Funds 39,523 (26.0) 53,432 139.8 22,278
Time Deposits
Commercial and Individual 575,299 17.3 490,294 71.7 285,545
Public Funds 161,076 56.5 102,934 * 9,952
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Total Interest-Bearing Deposits 1,052,476 14.0 923,007 101.0 459,317
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Total Deposits $1,236,997 13.3% $1,091,735 88.3% $579,731
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Weighted Average Rate on
Interest-Bearing Deposits 4.70% 4.45% 4.39%
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* Not meaningful

Time deposits of $100,000 or more are solicited from markets served by the Bank
and are not sought through brokered sources. Time deposits continue to be a
significant source of funds. The following table presents the maturities of time
deposits of $100,000 or more as of December 31, 1997 and 1996:


Maturities of Time
Deposits of $100,000 or More
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
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Three Months or Less $211,408 $180,868
After Three through Six Months 96,952 56,980
After Six through Twelve Months 64,657 47,093
After Twelve Months 60,247 51,510
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Total $433,264 $336,451
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Weighted Average Rate on Time Deposits of $100,000 or More 5.55% 5.43%
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Mexico is a part of the trade territory of the Company and foreign deposits from
Mexican sources have traditionally been a source of funding. In December 1995,
the Mexican government announced a 20% devaluation of the Mexican peso relative
to the United States dollar, and the Mexican peso has since continued to decline
relative to the dollar. The Company does not anticipate any negative impact on
foreign deposits due to these recent devaluations of the peso. The increase in
foreign deposits is primarily attributable to Mexican deposits obtained with the
Mergers during 1996. The following table presents foreign deposits, primarily
from Mexican sources, as of December 31, 1997 and 1996:

Foreign Deposits
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
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Demand Deposits $ 6,975 $ 6,366
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Interest-Bearing Deposits
Savings 18,542 17,894
Money Market Checking and Savings 19,607 20,727
Time Deposits Under $100,000 45,869 42,296
Time Deposits of $100,000 or more 82,038 78,111
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Total Interest-Bearing Deposits 166,056 159,028
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Total Foreign Deposits $173,031 $165,394
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Percentage of Total Deposits 14.0% 15.1%
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Weighted Average Rate on Foreign Deposits 4.81% 4.64%
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LIQUIDITY

Liquidity management assures that adequate funds are available to meet deposit
withdrawals, loan demand and maturing liabilities. Insufficient liquidity can
result in higher costs of obtaining funds, while excessive liquidity can lead to
a decline in earnings due to the cost of foregoing alternative investments. The
ability to renew and acquire additional deposit liabilities is a major source of
liquidity. The Company's principal sources of funds are primarily within the
local markets of the Bank and consist of deposits, interest and principal
payments on loans and investment securities, sales of loans and investment
securities and borrowings. See previous discussion regarding the maturity dates
for "Loans," "Investment Securities" and "Deposits."

Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable, or
which can be pledged, or which will mature in the near future. These include
cash, federal funds sold and U.S. Government-backed securities. At December 31,
1997, the Company's liquidity ratio, defined as cash, U.S. Government-backed
securities and federal funds sold as a percentage of deposits, was 31.9%
compared to 32.3% at December 31, 1996 and compared to 27.5% at December 31,
1995.

Liability liquidity is provided by access to core funding sources, principally
various customers' interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposit accounts in
the Company's trade area. The Company does not have nor does it solicit brokered
deposits. Federal funds purchased and short-term borrowings are additional
sources of liquidity. These sources of liquidity are short-term in nature and
are used, as necessary, to fund asset growth and meet short-term liquidity
needs.

During 1997, funds for $269.4 million of investment purchases and $135.7 million
of net loan growth came from various sources, including a net increase in
deposits of $145.3 million, $106.0 million in proceeds from sale of investment
securities, $115.7 million in proceeds from maturing investment securities and
$21.4 million of net income.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA")
requires that federal bank regulatory authorities take "prompt corrective
action" with respect to any depository institution which does not meet specified
minimum capital requirements. The applicable regulations establish five capital
levels which require or permit the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory
authorities to take supervisory action. The relevant classifications range from
"well capitalized" to "critically undercapitalized." The classifications are
generally determined by applicable ratios of the institution, including Tier I
capital to risk-weighted assets, total capital to risk-weighted assets and
leverage ratios. Based on Texas State Bank's capital ratios as of December 31,
1997, Texas State Bank was classified as "well capitalized" under the applicable
regulations. As a result, the Company does not believe that the prompt
corrective action regulations have any material effect on the activities or
operations of the Company or Texas State Bank.

The Corporation is dependent on dividend and interest income from the Bank and
the sale of stock for its liquidity. Applicable Federal Reserve Board
regulations provide that bank holding companies are permitted by regulatory
authorities to pay cash dividends on their common or preferred stock if
consolidated earnings and consolidated capital are within regulatory guidelines
and the Bank is classified as "well capitalized" for purposes of FDICIA.

The principal sources of liquidity for the Corporation during 1997 were interest
income of $452,000 from the Bank. The funds received were used primarily to pay
expenses.

The funds management policy of the Company is to maintain a reasonably balanced
position of rate sensitive assets and liabilities to avoid adverse changes in
net interest income. Changes in net interest income occur when interest rates on
loans and investments change in a different time period from that of changes in
interest rates on liabilities, or when the mix and volume of interest-earning
assets and interest-bearing liabilities change. The interest rate sensitivity
gap represents the dollar amount of difference between rate sensitive assets and
rate sensitive liabilities within a given time period ("GAP"). A GAP ratio is
determined by dividing rate sensitive assets by rate sensitive liabilities. A
ratio of 1.0 indicates a perfectly matched position, in which case the effect on
net interest income due to interest rate movements would be zero.

Rate sensitive liabilities maturing within one year exceeded rate sensitive
assets with comparable maturities at December 31, 1997 by $287.7 million.
Management monitors the rate sensitivity GAP on a regular basis and takes steps
when appropriate to improve the sensitivity. The cumulative rate sensitive GAP
to Total Assets at a period of twelve months or less was (20.6)% at December 31,
1997.

The following table summarizes interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities by
their repricing dates at December 31, 1997:


Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
December 31, 1997 0-3 4-6 7-12 1-5 Over
(Dollars in Thousands) Months Months Months Years 5 Years Total
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Loans $ 471,779 $ 34,186 $ 74,391 $283,756 $ 22,742 $ 886,854
Investment Securities
Available for Sale 27,684 1,003 2,547 165,116 119,374 315,724
Held to Maturity 1,012 9,988 6,054 32,639 1,842 51,535
Federal Funds Sold 2,700 - - - - 2,700
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Total Interest-Earning Assets 503,175 45,177 82,992 481,511 143,958 1,256,813
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Savings 90,002 - - - - 90,002
Money Market Checking and
Savings Accounts 226,099 - - - - 226,099
Time Deposits 315,255 162,063 123,816 134,866 375 736,375
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities
Sold Under Repurchase Agreements 1,801 - - - - 1,801
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Total Interest-Bearing
Liabilities 633,157 162,063 123,816 134,866 375 1,054,277
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Rate Sensitivity GAP(1) $(129,982) $(116,886) $ (40,824) $346,645 $143,583 $ 202,536
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Cumulative Rate Sensitivity GAP $(129,982) $(246,868) $(287,692) $ 58,953 $202,536
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Ratio of Cumulative Rate Sensitivity
GAP to Total Assets (9.31)% (17.69)% (20.61)%
Ratio of Cumulative Rate Sensitive
Interest-Earning Assets to Cumulative
Rate Sensitive Interest-Bearing
Liabilities 79.5:1 69.0:1 68.7:1
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(1) Rate sensitive interest-earning assets less rate sensitive interest-bearing
liabilities.

Gap analysis is the simplest representation of the Company's interest rate
sensitivity. However, it cannot reveal the impact of factors such as
administered rates (e.g., the prime lending rate), pricing strategies on
consumer and business deposits, changes in balance sheet mix, or the effect of
various options embedded in balance sheet instruments. Accordingly, the Funds
Management Committee conducts simulations of net interest income under a variety
of market interest rate scenarios. These simulations which consider forecasted
balances sheet changes, and forecasted changes in interest rate spreads provide
the Committee with an estimate of earnings at risk for given changes in interest
rates.

At December 31, 1997, based on these simulations, earnings at risk to an
immediate 100 basis points rise in market interest rates was estimated to be
less than 4.5 percent of projected 1998 after-tax net income. An immediate 100
basis point rise in interest rates is hypothetical rate scenario, used to
calibrate risk, and does not necessarily represent management's current view of
future market developments.

All the measurements of risk described above are made based upon the Company's
business mix and interest rate exposures at the particular point in time. The
exposures change continuously as a result of the Corporation's ongoing business
and its risk management initiatives. While management believes these measures
provide a meaningful representation of the Company's interest rate sensitivity,
they do not necessarily take in account all business developments that have an
effect on net income, such as changes in credit quality or the size and
composition of the balance sheet.

The Company does not currently engage in trading activities or use derivative
instruments to control interest rate risk. Even though such activities may be
permitted with the approval of the Board of Directors, the Company does not
intend to engage in such activities in the immediate future.

Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting the Company.
Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and
commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Company's
business activities.

EFFECTS OF INFLATION

Financial institutions are impacted differently by inflation than are industrial
companies. While industrial and manufacturing companies generally have
significant investments in inventories and fixed assets, financial institutions
ordinarily do not have such investments. As a result, financial institutions are
generally in a better position than industrial companies to respond to
inflationary trends by monitoring the spread between interest costs and interest
income yields through adjustments of maturities and interest rates of assets and
liabilities. In addition, inflation tends to increase demand for loans from
financial institutions as industrial companies attempt to maintain a constant
level of goods in inventory and assets. As consumers of goods and services,
financial institutions are affected by inflation as prices increase, causing an
increase in costs of salaries, employee benefits, occupancy expense and similar
items.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Shareholders' equity of $145.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1997
reflects a net increase of approximately $17.5 million or 13.7% compared to
shareholders' equity of $128.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1996.
This net increase was primarily attributable to the earnings for 1997.

The risk-based capital standards as established by the Federal Reserve Board of
Governors apply to Texas Regional and Texas State Bank. The numerator of the
risk-based capital ratio for bank holding companies includes Tier I capital,
consisting of common shareholders' equity and qualifying cumulative and
noncumulative perpetual preferred stock; and Tier II capital, consisting of
other preferred stock, reserve for possible loan losses and certain subordinated
and term-debt securities. Goodwill is deducted from Tier I capital. At no time
is Tier II capital allowed to exceed Tier I capital in the calculation of total
capital. The denominator or asset portion of the risk-based ratio aggregates
generic classes of balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures, each weighted
by one of four factors, ranging from 0% to 100%, based on the relative risk of
the exposure class.

Ratio targets are set for both Tier I and total capital (Tier I plus Tier II
capital). The minimum level of Tier I capital to total assets is 4.0% and the
minimum total capital ratio is 8.0%. The Federal Reserve Board has guidelines
for a leverage ratio that is designed as an additional evaluation of capital
adequacy of banks and bank holding companies. The leverage ratio is defined to
be the company's Tier I capital divided by its quarterly average total assets
less goodwill and other intangible assets. An insured depository institution is
"well capitalized" for purposes of FDICIA if its Total Capital Ratio is equal to
or greater than 10.0%, Tier I Capital Ratio is equal to or greater than 6.0%,
and Leverage Capital Ratio is equal to or greater than 5.0%. The Company's Tier
I Capital Ratio was approximately 13.01% and 13.17% as of December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively. The Company's Total Capital Ratio was approximately 14.14%
and 14.44% as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The Company's
Leverage Capital Ratio was 9.01% and 8.45% at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Based on capital ratios, the Company is within the definition of
"well capitalized" for Federal Reserve purposes as of December 31, 1997.

The following table presents the Company's risk-based capital calculation:

Risk-Based Capital
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
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Total Shareholders' Equity before unrealized
gains or losses on Securities Available for Sale $144,732 $127,628
Less Goodwill and Other Deductions (24,001) (26,251)
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Total Tier I Capital 120,731 101,377
Total Tier II Capital 10,518 9,732
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Total Qualifying Capital $131,249 $111,109
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Risk Adjusted Assets (Including Off-Balance
Sheet Exposure) $928,342 $769,574
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Tier I Capital Ratio 13.01% 13.17%
Total Capital Ratio 14.14 14.44
Leverage Capital Ratio 9.01 8.45
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CURRENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES

In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 125, ("Statement 125") "Accounting for
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities."
In December 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 127, ("Statement 127") "Deferral of the
Effective Date of Certain Provisions of FASB No. 125." Statement 125 is
effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of
liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996 and is to be applied
prospectively. Statement 127 defers for a year the effective date for all
transfers of financial assets for repurchase agreements, dollar rolls,
securities lending and similar transactions. Statement 125 provides accounting
and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and
extinguishment of liabilities based on consistent application of a
financial-components approach that focuses on control. It distinguishes
transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that are secured
borrowings. Adoption of Statement 125 did not have a material impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. Management of
the Company does not expect that adoption of Statement 127 will have a material
impact on the Company's financial position, results of operation, or liquidity.

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, ("Statement 128") "Earnings per Share."
Statement 128 specifies the computation, presentation, and disclosure
requirements for earnings per share (EPS) for entities with publicly held common
stock or potential common stock. Statement 128 replaces primary EPS and fully
diluted EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex
capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the basic EPS computation to
the diluted EPS. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to
common shareholders, by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. The computation of diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common
shares for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the reporting
period. The dilutive effect of stock options are considered in earnings per
share calculations if dilutive, using the treasury stock method. Statement 128
is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after December
15, 1997, including interim periods. The Company adopted Statement 128 in 1997,
accordingly, all prior-period earnings per share data presented in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements has been restated to conform to
the requirements of Statement 128. Adoption of Statement 128 did not have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 129, ("Statement 129") "Disclosure of
Information about Capital Structure." Statement 129 lists required disclosures
about capital structure that had been included in a number of previously
existing separate statements and opinions. It applies to all entities, public
and nonpublic. Statement 129 is effective for financial statements issued for
periods ending after December 15, 1997. Adoption of Statement 129 did not have a
material effect or significantly alter the Company's consolidated financial
statements.

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, ("Statement 130") "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." Statement 130 establishes standards for reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains,
and losses) in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. Statement 130
requires that an enterprise (a) classify items of other comprehensive income by
their nature in a financial statement and (b) display the accumulated balance of
other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional
paid-in capital in the equity section of a statement of financial position.
Statement 130 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997.
Management of the Company does not expect that adoption of Statement 130 will
have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of
operation, or liquidity.

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, ("Statement 131") "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." Statement 131 establishes
standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about
operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those
enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim
financial reports issued to shareholders. Statement 131 also establishes
standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas,
and major customers. Statement 131 is effective for financial statements for
periods beginning after December 15, 1997. Management of the Company does not
expect that adoption of Statement 131 will have a material impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operation, or liquidity.

FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

The fourth quarter net income for 1997 of $5.6 million or $0.43 per share
reflected an increase of $610,000 or 12.2% compared to $5.0 million or $0.38 per
share for the fourth quarter of 1996. Earnings performance for the fourth
quarter of 1997 as compared to the fourth quarter of 1996 reflects increases in
net interest income, noninterest income and a slight decrease in noninterest
expense.

Net interest income of $14.7 million for the fourth quarter of 1997 increased
$978,000 or 7.1% compared to $13.7 million for the fourth quarter of 1996,
reflecting an increased volume of earning assets in part to the vitality of the
Rio Grande Valley economy and the Mergers. Average earning assets of $1.2
billion for the fourth quarter of 1997 increased $135.4 million or 12.3%
compared to $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 1996. The fourth quarter of
1997 interest margin was 4.72% compared to 4.96% for the fourth quarter of 1996
and 4.75% in the third quarter of 1997.

The provision for loan losses charged against earnings in the fourth quarter of
1997 was $1.0 million compared to $794,000 for the fourth quarter of 1996,
reflecting an increase of $252,000 or 31.7%. The provision for loan losses in
the fourth quarter of 1997 was primarily attributable to loan growth and net
charge-offs.

Noninterest income of $3.1 million for the fourth quarter of 1997 increased
$261,000 or 9.3% compared to $2.8 million for the fourth quarter of 1996,
primarily due to an increased volume of business. All components of noninterest
income, except Other Operating Income and Net Investment Security Gains
(Losses), reflect increases for fourth quarter of 1997 compared to fourth
quarter of 1996.

Investment Securities Gains of $214,000 for the fourth quarter of 1997 reflect a
net decrease of $30,000 compared to $244,000 for the fourth quarter of 1996.

Noninterest expense of $7.9 million for the fourth quarter of 1997 decreased
$101,000 or 1.3% compared to $8.0 million for the fourth quarter of 1996. The
fourth quarter net income for 1997 of $5.6 million or $0.43 per share reflected
an increase of $143,000 or 2.6% compared to $5.5 million or $0.42 per share for
the third quarter of 1997. Earnings performance for the fourth quarter of 1997
as compared to the third quarter of 1997 reflects decreases in net interest
income, noninterest income and a slight decrease in noninterest expense.
Provision for loan losses and income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 1997
as compared to the third quarter of 1997 increased.

All categories of noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 1997 reflect
increases when compared to each respective category for the third quarter of
1997 except Other Operating Income.

The nonaccrual and renegotiated loans at December 31, 1997 of $7.8 million
decreased $613,000 or 7.3% compared to $8.4 million of September 30, 1997. The
nonaccrual and renegotiated loans are several credit relationships primarily
secured by real estate. The following table presents a summary of operations for
the last five quarters:


Condensed Quarterly Income 1997 1996
Statements Taxable-Equivalent Basis * ------------------------------------------- ---------
(Dollars in Thousands, Fourth Third Second First Fourth
Except Per Share Data) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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Interest Income $ 27,353 $ 26,343 $ 25,612 $ 24,542 $ 23,973
Interest Expense 12,662 12,059 10,870 10,501 10,260
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Net Interest Income 14,691 14,284 14,742 14,041 13,713
Provision for Loan Losses 1,046 695 463 613 794
Noninterest Income 3,072 2,877 2,771 2,894 2,811
Noninterest Expense 7,867 7,883 8,864 7,989 7,968
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Income Before Taxable-Equivalent
Adjustment and Income Tax 8,850 8,583 8,186 8,333 7,762
Taxable-Equivalent Adjustment 354 368 383 401 392
Applicable Income Tax Expense 2,893 2,755 2,692 2,689 2,377
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Net Income $ 5,603 $ 5,460 $ 5,111 $ 5,243 $ 4,993
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Net Income Per Common Share
Basic $ 0.43 $ 0.42 $ 0.39 $ 0.40 $ 0.38
Diluted 0.42 0.41 0.38 0.39 0.38
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Average Balances
Total Assets $1,365,628 $1,318,956 $1,261,489 $1,246,511 $1,218,434
Loans 855,362 824,262 795,066 774,414 727,308
Investment Securities 357,659 328,463 321,421 325,701 340,948
Earning Assets 1,234,357 1,191,855 1,134,898 1,123,574 1,098,972
Deposits 1,207,718 1,168,910 1,116,436 1,104,876 1,079,220
Shareholders' Equity 144,429 139,557 133,814 130,624 126,234
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Selected Financial Data
Return on Average Assets 1.63% 1.64% 1.63% 1.71% 1.63%
Return on Average
Shareholders' Equity 15.39 15.52 15.32 16.28 15.74
Net Interest Income to
Average Earning Assets * 4.72 4.75 5.21 5.07 4.96
Efficiency Ratio * 44.90 45.95 50.75 47.75 49.11
Allowance for Loan Losses $ 10,518 $ 9,898 $ 10,441 $ 10,237 $ 10,031
Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) 426 1,238 259 407 684
Nonaccrual and
Renegotiated Loans 7,802 8,415 6,824 6,469 6,446
Foreclosed Assets 3,169 2,688 2,767 1,078 945
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* Taxable-Equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 19, 1998, Texas Regional completed the aquisitions of TB&T
Bancshares, Inc. of Brownsville, Texas ("TB&T"), Brownsville Bancshares, Inc. of
Brownsville, Texas ("BBI") and Raymondville Bancorp, Inc., of Raymondville,
Texas ("Raymondville"). As of February 19, 1998, these bank holding companies
had an aggregate of approximately $208.7 million in assets and five banking
locations. An aggregate of 1,292,845 shares of Texas Regional's Class A Voting
Common Stock were issued in connection with the acquistions of TB&T and BBI, and
$9.6 million of cash was paid to the shareholder of Raymondville in connection
with the acquisition of Raymondville. The subsidiary banks of TB&T, BBI and
Raymondville were merged with and into Texas State Bank immediately following
the acquisitions.

ITEM 8. -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
To Our Shareholders

The management of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries has the
responsibility for preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements
and for their integrity and objectivity. The statements were prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The consolidated
financial statements include amounts that are based on management's best
estimates and judgments. Management also prepared the other information in the
annual report and is responsible for its accuracy and consistency with the
consolidated financial statements.

Management maintains a comprehensive system of internal control to assure the
proper authorization of transactions, the safeguarding of assets, and the
reliability of the financial records. The system of internal control provides
for appropriate division of responsibility and is documented by written policies
and procedures that are communicated to employees. The Company maintains a
strong internal auditing program that independently assesses the effectiveness
of the internal controls and recommends possible improvements thereto.
Management believes that as of December 31, 1997, the Company maintains an
effective system of internal control.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the systems of internal
control and financial reporting. The Committee meets and consults regularly with
management, the internal auditors and the independent accountants to review the
scope and results of their work.

The accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP has performed an independent audit
of the Company's consolidated financial statements. Management has made
available to KPMG Peat Marwick LLP all of the Company's financial records and
related data, as well as the minutes of shareholders' and directors' meetings.
Furthermore, management believes that all representations made to KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP during its audit were valid and appropriate. The firm's report
appears below.

Glen E. Roney
Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer

George R. Carruthers
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

January 30, 1998

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors
Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Houston, Texas
January 30, 1998, except as to note 19, which is as of February 19,1998

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1997 and 1996
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
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Assets
Cash and Due From Banks (Note 2) $ 53,956 $ 56,100
Federal Funds Sold 2,700 10,515
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Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 56,656 66,615
Securities Available for Sale (Note 3) 315,724 192,301
Securities Held to Maturity (Estimated Market Value of $52,036
and $126,896 for 1997 and 1996, Respectively) (Note 3) 51,535 125,835
Loans, Net of Unearned Discount of $2,184 in 1997 and $1,607 in 1996 886,854 757,656
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses (10,518) (10,031)
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Net Loans (Note 4) 876,336 747,625
Premises and Equipment, Net (Note 5) 49,270 37,054
Accrued Interest Receivable 14,691 13,743
Other Real Estate 2,974 742
Intangibles 24,066 26,318
Other Assets 4,611 20,344
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Total Assets $ 1,395,863 $ 1,230,577
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Liabilities
Deposits
Demand $ 184,521 $ 168,728
Savings 90,002 94,852
Money Market Checking and Savings 226,099 234,927
Time Deposits (Note 6) 736,375 593,228
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Total Deposits 1,236,997 1,091,735
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities
Sold Under Repurchase Agreements (Note 7) 1,801 632
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 11,411 10,062
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Total Liabilities 1,250,209 1,102,429
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Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 11 and 12)

Shareholders' Equity
Preferred Stock; $1.00 Par Value, 10,000,000 Shares
Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding (Note 9)
Common Stock - Class A Voting; $1.00 Par Value, 20,000,000 Shares
Authorized; Issued and Outstanding 13,110,639 Shares for 1997 and
8,708,898 for 1996 (Note 10) 13,111 8,708
Paid-In Capital 79,063 78,605
Retained Earnings 52,558 40,315
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities Available for Sale (Note 3) 922 520
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Total Shareholders' Equity 145,654 128,148
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 1,395,863 $ 1,230,577
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 1997 1996 1995
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Interest Income
Loans, Including Fees $ 79,450 $ 60,844 $ 37,131
Investment Securities
Taxable 20,044 14,240 7,004
Tax-Exempt 1,417 1,588 285
Federal Funds Sold 1,433 1,554 1,172
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Total Interest Income 102,344 78,226 45,592
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Interest Expense
Deposits 46,040 33,228 17,990
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold
Under Repurchase Agreements 52 20 46
Short-Term Borrowings - - 16
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Total Interest Expense 46,092 33,248 18,052
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Net Interest Income 56,252 44,978 27,540
Provision for Loan Losses (Note 4) 2,817 2,120 1,685
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Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 53,435 42,858 25,855
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Noninterest Income
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 5,961 4,982 3,472
Other Service Charges 1,362 1,003 859
Trust Service Fees 1,691 1,505 1,256
Net Investment Securities Gains (Losses) 731 401 (111)
Data Processing Service Fees 1,080 910 441
Other Operating Income 789 594 601
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Total Noninterest Income 11,614 9,395 6,518
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Noninterest Expense
Salaries and Employee Benefits (Note 11) 15,351 13,914 9,563
Net Occupancy Expense 2,342 1,951 1,069
Equipment Expense 3,506 3,165 2,028
Other Real Estate (Income) Expense, Net 112 (67) 107
Intangible Asset Amortization 2,252 1,593 323
Impairment Loss (Note 5) 630 - -
Other Noninterest Expense (Note 13) 8,410 7,406 5,887
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Total Noninterest Expense 32,603 27,962 18,977
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Income Before Income Tax Expense 32,446 24,291 13,396
Income Tax Expense (Note 8) 11,029 7,912 4,671
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Net Income $ 21,417 $ 16,379 $ 8,725
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Basic Earnings Per Common Share (Note 14)
Net Income $ 1.64 $ 1.41 $ 0.94
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Weighted Average Number of Common Shares
Outstanding (in Thousands) 13,085 11,650 9,291
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Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Note 14)
Net Income $ 1.61 $ 1.38 $ 0.94
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Weighted Average Number of Common Shares
Outstanding (in Thousands) 13,317 11,831 9,327
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Class A on Total
Voting Securities Share-
Common Paid-In Retained Available holders'
(Dollars in Thousands) Stock Capital Earnings for Sale Equity
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Balance, December 31, 1994 $ 6,193 $ 29,204 $20,921 $(587) $ 55,731
Exercise of stock options,
3,162 shares of Class A
Voting Common Stock 3 35 - - 38
Change in Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Securities
Available for Sale - - - 704 704
Class A Voting Common
Stock Cash Dividends - - (2,478) - (2,478)
Net Income - - 8,725 - 8,725
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Balance, December 31, 1995 6,196 29,239 27,168 117 62,720
Exercise of stock options,
2,107 shares of Class A
Voting Common Stock 2 23 - - 25
Change in Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Securities
Available for Sale - - - 403 403
Class A Voting Common
Stock Cash Dividends - - (3,232) - (3,232)
Sale of 2,510,000 shares of
Class A Voting Common Stock 2,510 49,343 - - 51,853
Net Income - - 16,379 - 16,379
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Balance, December 31, 1996 8,708 78,605 40,315 520 128,148
Exercise of stock options,
35,814 shares of Class A
Voting Common Stock 36 458 - - 494
Change in Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Securities
Available for Sale - - - 402 402
Class A Voting Common Stock
Cash Dividends - - (4,803) - (4,803)
Class A Voting Common Stock
3-for-2 Stock Split 4,367 - (4,371) - (4)
Net Income - - 21,417 - 21,417
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Balance, December 31, 1997 $ 13,111 $ 79,063 $ 52,558 $ 922 $ 145,654
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income $ 21,417 $ 16,379 $ 8,725
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net 3,132 2,794 2,013
Provision for Loan Losses 2,817 2,120 1,685
Provision for Estimated Losses on
Other Real Estate and Other Assets 70 43 119
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Securities Available for Sale (731) (401) 111
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Other Assets (13) 11 (3)
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Other Real Estate (113) (202) 3
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets (2) (2) 14
Impairment Loss (Note 5) 630 - -
(Increase) Decrease in Deferred Income Taxes (1,001) (1,138) (336)
(Increase) Decrease in Accrued Interest Receivable and
Other Assets 17,153 (15,164) (159)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and
Accrued Liabilities 1,558 (1,185) 613
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 44,917 3,255 12,785
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from Sales of Securities Available for Sale 105,989 159,350 12,610
Proceeds from Maturing Securities Available for Sale 41,350 73,339 45,000
Purchases of Securities Available for Sale (269,446) (183,626) (64,961)
Proceeds from Maturing Securities Held to Maturity 74,360 44,965 17,460
Purchases of Securities Held to Maturity - (89,086) (14,390)
Proceeds from Sale of Loans 46 6,142 5,731
Purchases of Loans (1,051) (2,012) (1,159)
Loan Originations and Advances (134,723) (73,330) (74,068)
Recoveries of Charged-Off Loans 734 504 536
Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 2 45 2
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets 277 508 25
Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate 1,019 2,815 1,409
Purchases of Premises and Equipment (16,122) (5,766) (3,597)
Proceeds from the Acquisition of Two Branch Bank
Locations, Net of Cash Acquired - - 30,606
Net Cash Used in Mergers - (15,404) -
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (197,565) (81,556) (44,796)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Increase (Decrease) in Demand Deposits, Money
Market Checking and Savings Accounts 2,115 (6,437) (24,518)
Net Increase in Time Deposits 143,147 68,048 52,421
Net Increase (Decrease) in Federal Funds Purchased
and Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements 1,169 (125) (392)
Net Decrease in Short-Term Borrowings - - (429)
Proceeds from Sale of Class A Voting Common Stock 494 51,878 38
Cash Dividends Paid on Class A Voting Common Stock (4,236) (2,981) (2,353)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 142,689 110,383 24,767
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (9,959) 32,082 (7,244)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 66,615 34,533 41,777
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $56,656 $66,615 $34,533
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Interest Paid $ 45,245 $ 31,950 $ 17,248
Income Taxes Paid 11,599 7,727 4,752
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and
Financing Activities
Cost of Securities Transferred to Available for Sale - - 1,455
Foreclosure and Repossession in Partial
Satisfaction of Loans Receivable 3,466 2,395 679
The Company Acquired First State Bank & Trust Co., Mission,
Texas and The Border Bank, Hidalgo, Texas on May 14,
1996. The Company also Acquired two Branch Bank
Locations, one in Rio Grande City, Texas and the
other in Roma, Texas during August 1995. Assets
Acquired and Liabilities Assumed are as follows:
Fair Value of Assets Acquired - 554,240 75,850
Cash Paid - (99,500) (4,250)
Liabilities Assumed - 458,740 80,100
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. (the
"Parent" or "Corporation") and subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company")
conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to prevailing practices
within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

A summary of the more significant accounting policies follows:

Financial Statement Presentation -

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Texas Regional Delaware,
Inc., Texas State Bank (the "Bank"), TSB Securities, Inc. and Texas Regional
Acquisition Corp. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in the subsidiaries are accounted
for on the equity method in the Parent's financial statements.

Trust Assets -

Assets held by the trust department of the subsidiary bank in fiduciary or
agency capacities are not assets of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. or its
subsidiaries and are not included in the consolidated balance sheets.

Investment Securities -

At acquisition, a bank is required to classify debt and equity securities into
one of three categories: Held to Maturity, Trading or Available for Sale. At
each reporting date, the appropriateness of the classification is reassessed.
Investments in debt securities are classified as Held to Maturity and measured
at amortized cost in the balance sheet only if management has the positive
intent and ability to hold those securities to maturity. Securities that are
bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are
classified as Trading and measured at fair value in the balance sheet with
unrealized holding gains and losses included in net income. Investments not
classified as Held to Maturity or Trading are classified as Available for Sale
and measured at fair value in the balance sheet with unrealized holding gains
and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity until
realized.

Gains and losses on the sale of Trading and Available for Sale securities are
determined using the specific-identification method.

Declines in the fair value of individual Held to Maturity and Available for Sale
securities below their cost that are other than temporary, result in write downs
of the individual securities to their fair value. The related write downs are
included in earnings as realized losses.

Premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest
method over the period from acquisition to the earlier of maturity or call date.

Loans -

Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned discount.
Interest income on discounted loans is recognized on the
sum-of-the-months-digits method which approximates the interest method, while
interest income on other loans is calculated using applicable interest rates and
the daily amount of outstanding principal.

Loan Fees -

Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and
recognized as an adjustment of the yields of the related loans.

Nonperforming Assets -

Nonperforming assets are comprised of (a) loans for which the accrual of
interest has been discontinued, (b) loans for which the interest rate has been
reduced to less than originally contracted rates due to a serious weakening in
the borrower's financial condition and (c) other assets which consist of real
estate and other property which have been acquired in lieu of loan balances due
and which are awaiting disposition.

A loan is generally placed on nonaccrual status when principal or interest is
past due 90 days or more, and the loan is not both well-secured and in the
process of collection. A loan is also placed on nonaccrual status immediately
if, in the opinion of management, full collection of principal or interest is
unlikely. At the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest previously
recognized but uncollected is reversed and charged against current income.
Subsequent interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are either applied
against principal or reported as income, depending upon management's assessment
of the ultimate collectibility of principal.

Real estate and other assets acquired in lieu of loan balances due are recorded
at the lesser of cost basis or estimated fair value less estimated closing
costs. Valuation losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses on
foreclosure. Write-downs of real estate and other assets are charged to
noninterest expense if the estimated fair value subsequently declines below its
carrying value. Realized gains and losses on sales of other real estate are
included in noninterest expense.

A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events,
it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due
according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. An impaired loan is
valued utilizing (i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted
at the effective interest rate of the loan, (ii) the fair value of the
underlying collateral, or (iii) the observable market price of the loan.

The Company makes an assessment for impairment when a loan is placed on
nonaccrual status or when the loan has been restructured. When a loan with
unique risk characteristics has been identified as being impaired, the amount of
impairment will be measured by the Company using discounted cash flows, except
when it is determined that the sole (remaining) source of repayment for the loan
is the operation or liquidation of the underlying collateral. In such case, the
current fair value of the collateral, reduced by costs to sell, will be used in
place of discounted cash flows. At the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual
status, interest previously recognized but uncollected is reversed and charged
against current income. Subsequent interest payments received on nonaccrual
loans are either applied against principal or reported as income, depending upon
management's assessment of the ultimate collectibility of principal.

Allowance for Loan Losses -

The allowance for loan losses is established by a charge to operations
(provision for loan losses). Actual loan losses or recoveries are charged or
credited directly to this allowance. Management analyzes the loan portfolio to
determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the appropriate
provision required to maintain an adequate allowance. In assessing the adequacy
of the allowance, management reviews the size, quality and risks of loans in the
portfolio and considers factors such as specific known risks, past experiences,
the status and amount of nonperforming assets and economic conditions. A
specific percentage is allocated to total loans in good standing and additional
amounts are added for individual loans considered to have specific loss
potential. Loans identified as losses are charged-off. In addition, the loan
review committee of the Bank reviews the assessment of management in determining
the adequacy of the Bank's allowance for loan losses. Based on total
allocations, the provision is recorded to maintain the allowance at a level
deemed appropriate by management. While management uses available information to
recognize losses on loans, there can be no assurance that future additions to
the allowance will not be necessary.

Premises and Equipment -

Premises and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation.
Depreciable assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. For
financial reporting, depreciation is computed using the straight-line method; in
computing federal income tax, both the straight-line and accelerated methods are
used. Maintenance and repairs which do not extend the life of premises and
equipment are charged to noninterest expense.

Goodwill -

Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net
assets acquired, is amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected periods
to be benefited, generally 15 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of
this intangible asset by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill
balance over its remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future
operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of goodwill
impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future operating
cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost of funds.
The assessment of the recoverability of goodwill will be impacted if estimated
future operating cash flows are not achieved.

Year 2000 -

The Company has developed and implemented a plan to deal with the Year 2000
problem. The plan provides for addressing critical and noncritical issues,
complete with the assignment of responsibility and target dates for completion.
Core applications, such as mainframe software and hardware, and some platform
software have been certified as Year 2000 compliant. Testing of these
applications are planned for later this year. The Year 2000 problem is the
result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to
define the applicable year. The Company is expensing all costs incurred as a
result of addressing the Year 2000 issue.

Income Tax-

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income
tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or
liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or
rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the
provision for income taxes. The Company files a consolidated federal income tax
return.

Stock Option Plan-

Prior to January 1, 1996, the Company accounted for its stock compensation
programs in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board
("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related
interpretations. As such, compensation expense would be recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the
exercise price. On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
("Statement 123") "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," which permits
entities to recognize as expense over the vesting period the fair value of all
stock-based awards on the date of grant. Alternatively, Statement 123 also
allows entities to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and
provide pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per share disclosures for
employee stock option grants made in 1995 and future years as if the
fair-value-based method defined in Statement 123 had been applied. The Company
has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and
provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of Statement 123.

Earnings Per Common Share Computations-

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, ("Statement 128") "Earnings per Share."
Statement 128 specifies the computation, presentation, and disclosure
requirements for earnings per share (EPS) for entities with publicly held common
stock or potential common stock. Statement 128 replaces primary EPS and fully
diluted EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex
capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the basic EPS computation to
the diluted EPS. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to
common shareholders, by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. The computation of diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common
shares for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the reporting
period. The dilutive effect of stock options are considered in earnings per
share calculations if dilutive, using the treasury stock method. Statement 128
is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after December
15, 1997, including interim periods. The Company adopted Statement 128 in 1997,
accordingly, all prior-period earnings per share data presented in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements has been restated to conform to
the requirements of Statement 128. Adoption of Statement 128 did not have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Cash Flows -

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on
hand, amounts due from banks and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds
are purchased and sold for one-day periods.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of -

The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121, ("Statement 121") "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," on January 1,
1996. Statement 121 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected
to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the
impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying
amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed
of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to
sell. Adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company's
financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities -

In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 125, ("Statement 125") "Accounting for
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities."
In December 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 127, ("Statement 127") "Deferral of the
Effective Date of Certain Provisions of FASB No. 125." Statement 125 is
effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of
liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996 and is to be applied
prospectively. Statement 127 defers for a year the effective date for all
transfers of financial assets for repurchase agreements, dollar rolls,
securities lending and similar transactions. Statement 125 provides accounting
and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and
extinguishment of liabilities based on consistent application of a
financial-components approach that focuses on control. It distinguishes
transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that are secured
borrowings. Adoption of Statement 125 did not have a material impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. Management of
the Company does not expect that adoption of Statement 127 will have a material
impact on the Company's financial position, results of operation, or liquidity.

Disclosure of Information About Capital Structure -

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 129, ("Statement 129") "Disclosure of
Information about Capital Structure." Statement 129 lists required disclosures
about capital structure that had been included in a number of previously
existing separate statements and opinions. It applies to all entities, public
and nonpublic. Statement 129 is effective for financial statements issued for
periods ending after December 15, 1997. Adoption of Statement 129 did not have a
material effect or significantly alter the Company's consolidated financial
statements.

Reporting Comprehensive Income -

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, ("Statement 130") "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." Statement 130 establishes standards for reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains,
and losses) in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. Statement 130
requires that an enterprise (a) classify items of other comprehensive income by
their nature in a financial statement and (b) display the accumulated balance of
other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional
paid-in capital in the equity section of the balance sheet. Statement 130 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management of the
Company does not expect that adoption of Statement 130 will have a material
impact on the Company's financial position, results of operation, or liquidity.

Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information -

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, ("Statement 131") "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." Statement 131 establishes
standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about
operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those
enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim
financial reports issued to shareholders. Statement 131 also establishes
standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas,
and major customers. Statement 131 is effective for financial statements for
periods beginning after December 15, 1997. Management of the Company does not
expect that adoption of Statement 131 will have a material impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operation, or liquidity.

(2) Reserve Requirements

Cash of approximately $1.4 million and $22.9 million at December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively, was maintained to satisfy regulatory reserve requirements.

(3) Investment Securities

The amortized cost and estimated market value of investments in Securities
Available for Sale at December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 follows:

1997
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
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U.S. Treasury $ 6,976 $ 26 $ - $ 7,002
U.S. Government Agency 269,151 668 257 269,562
Mortgage - Backed 15,549 47 35 15,561
States and Political Subdivisions 19,927 975 4 20,898
Other 2,692 9 - 2,701
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Total $314,295 $1,725 $296 $315,724
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1996
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
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U.S. Treasury $ 8,965 $ 15 $ 7 $ 8,973
U.S. Government Agency 157,951 436 682 157,705
Mortgage-Backed 91 1 - 92
States and Political Subdivisions 21,770 1,042 1 22,811
Other 2,718 4 2 2,720
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $191,495 $1,498 $692 $192,301
===============================================================================

The amortized cost and estimated market value of investments in Securities Held
to Maturity at December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 follows:

1997
-------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury $15,953 $229 $ - $16,182
U.S. Government Agency 29,941 121 - 30,062
States and Political Subdivisions 5,641 151 - 5,792
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $51,535 $501 $ - $52,036
================================================================================

1996
-------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury $ 38,160 $ 284 $14 $ 38,430
U.S. Government Agency 81,003 601 16 81,588
States and Political Subdivisions 6,672 206 - 6,878
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $125,835 $1,091 $30 $126,896
================================================================================

The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at December 31,
1997, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ
from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or
prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


Securities
-------------------------------------------
Available for Sale Held to Maturity
--------------------- -------------------
Estimated Estimated
Amortized Market Amortized Market
(Dollars in Thousands) Cost Value Cost Value
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Due in One Year or Less $ 31,239 $ 31,234 $17,054 $17,102
Due After One Year Through Five Years 164,583 165,116 32,639 32,963
Due After Five Years Through Ten Years 96,804 97,469 1,742 1,864
Due After Ten Years 21,669 21,905 100 107
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $314,295 $315,724 $51,535 $52,036
=====================================================================================

Proceeds from sales of Securities Available for Sale for the year ended December
31, 1997 were $106.0 million. Gross gains of $778,000 and gross losses of
$47,000 were realized on sales for the year ended December 31, 1997. Proceeds
from sales of Securities Available for Sale for the year ended December 31, 1996
were $159.3 million. Gross gains of $705,000 and gross losses of $304,000 were
realized on sales for the year ended December 31, 1996. Proceeds from sales of
Securities Available for Sale for the year ended December 31, 1995 were $12.6
million. Gross losses of $111,000 and no gross gains were realized on sales for
the year ended December 31, 1995.

Net unrealized holding gains of $922,000 and $520,000 at December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively, on Securities Available for Sale are included as a separate
component of shareholders' equity for each respective year.

There were no sales from the Held to Maturity category in 1997, 1996 or 1995.

Investment securities having a carrying value of $281.7 million at December 31,
1997 and $224.2 million at December 31, 1996 were pledged to secure public funds
and trust assets on deposit and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

(4) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

An analysis of loans at December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 follows:

(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commercial $230,024 $198,752
Commercial Tax-Exempt 29,024 34,777
Agricultural 51,214 32,639
Real Estate
Construction 67,872 47,400
Commercial Mortgage 287,204 243,198
Agricultural Mortgage 31,001 28,803
1-4 Family Mortgage 105,852 100,301
Consumer 84,663 71,786
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $886,854 $757,656
===============================================================================

In the ordinary course of business, the Company's subsidiary bank makes loans to
its officers and directors, including entities related to those individuals.
These loans are made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those
prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and do not
involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable
features. An analysis of these loans for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 follows:

(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at Beginning of Year $4,371 $3,974
Additions 4,339 2,765
Reductions
Collections 3,203 2,368
Changes to Unrelated Status - -
Charge-Offs - -
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at End of Year $5,507 $4,371
===============================================================================

A summary of the transactions in the allowance for loan losses for years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 follows:

(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at Beginning of Year $10,031 $ 4,542 $3,511
Balance from Acquisitions - 4,647 450
Provision Charged to Expense 2,817 2,120 1,685
Recovery of Amounts Previously Charged
to Allowance 734 504 536
Losses Charged to Allowance (3,064) (1,782) (1,640)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at End of Year $10,518 $10,031 $4,542
===============================================================================

Nonaccrual loans and renegotiated loans were $7.8 million, $6.4 million and $2.1
million at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. If interest on these
nonaccrual and renegotiated loans had been accrued at the original contractual
rates, interest income would have been increased by approximately $1.2 million,
$765,000 and $247,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

Impaired loans were $7.8 million at December 31, 1997 and $6.4 million at
December 31, 1996. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during 1997
and 1996 was $8.1 million and $4.8 million, respectively. The total allowance
for loan losses related to these loans was $786,000 and $506,000 at December 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively. Interest income on impaired loans of $178,000,
$532,000 and $91,000 was recognized for cash payments received in 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively.

(5) Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment and related accumulated depreciation and
amortization as of December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 follows:

Estimated
(Dollars in Thousands) Useful Lives 1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Land $ 7,220 $ 7,020
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements 2-40 years 28,905 25,458
Construction in Progress 9,407 1,100
Furniture and Equipment 3-10 years 16,265 13,783
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal 61,797 47,361
Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (12,527) (10,307)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $49,270 $ 37,054
===============================================================================

Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 was approximately $3.2 million, $2.6 million and $1.6 million,
respectively.

An impairment loss of $630,000 was recorded during the three months ended June
30, 1997 to reflect the impairment of an existing bank building. Construction of
a new bank building in McAllen, Texas is in progress. The new bank building will
be the headquarters for Texas State Bank and Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and
is being constructed next to the Company's existing bank site. Upon completion
of the new bank building, the existing building will be razed to make room for
parking. The amount of the impairment loss was the book value of the building at
June 30, 1997.

(6) Time Deposits

Time deposits of $100,000 or more totaled $433.3 million and $336.5 million at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Interest expense for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 on time deposits of $100,000 or more was
approximately $21.5 million, $13.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively.

(7) Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements

The following table summarizes selected information regarding federal funds
purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements as of and for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:

(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at End of Year $ 1,801 $ 632 $ 757
Rate on Balance at End of Year 5.98% 3.92% 3.60%
Average Daily Balance $ 980 $ 502 $1,093
Average Interest Rate 5.27% 3.74% 4.20%
Maximum Month-End Balance $11,100 $ 700 $1,349
============================================================================

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are comprised of customer deposit
agreements with maturities ranging from overnight to six months. These
obligations are not federally insured but are collateralized by a security
interest in various investment securities. These pledged securities are
segregated and maintained by a third party bank.

(8) Income Tax

The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996
and 1995 consisted of the following:

(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Income Tax Expense
Federal $11,710 $7,647 $4,790
State 320 168 217
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Current Income Tax Expense 12,030 7,815 5,007
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal (981) 125 (320)
State (20) (28) (16)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (1,001) 97 (336)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Income Tax Expense $11,029 $7,912 $4,671
================================================================================

Following is a reconciliation between the amount of reported income tax expense
for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 and the amount computed by
multiplying the income before tax by the federal statutory tax rate:


1997 1996 1995
---------------- ---------------- -------------
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tax at Statutory Rate $11,356 35% $8,502 35% $4,689 35%
(Reductions) Additions
Tax-Exempt Interest (852) (3) (969) (4) (124) (1)
State Earned Surplus Tax, Net of Federal
Income Tax Effect 221 1 91 1 130 1
Goodwill Amortization 344 1 223 1 21 -
Other - Net (40) - 65 - (45) -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Income Tax Expense $11,029 34% $7,912 33% $4,671 35%
=============================================================================================

The net deferred tax liability included with accounts payable and accrued
expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets is comprised of the
following deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996.

(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred Tax Liability
Premises and Equipment $ 4,212 $ 4,394
Intangibles 2,764 3,120
Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale 507 286
Other 424 290
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deferred Tax Liability 7,907 8,090
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred Tax Asset
Allowance for Loan Losses 3,009 2,291
Unrealized Losses on Loans 834 1,062
Other Real Estate 45 27
Other 535 446
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deferred Tax Assets Before Valuation Allowance 4,423 3,826
Valuation Allowance (36) (36)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deferred Tax Assets less Valuation Allowance 4,387 3,790
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Deferred Tax Liability $ 3,520 $ 4,300
===============================================================================

For the years ended December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, the deferred tax
liability results primarily from the use of accelerated methods of depreciation
of equipment for tax purposes and the write-off of core deposits for book
purposes. The deferred tax asset results from differences in the bad debts
written-off for financial statement purposes and the amount allowed under tax
law, and a difference in other real estate basis due to write-downs for
financial statement purposes for both years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future
taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible,
management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the
benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation
allowances at December 31, 1997. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered
realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future
taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.

(9) Preferred Stock

The Corporation has 10.0 million authorized shares of $1 par value Preferred
Stock. The Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation grant discretion to the
Board of Directors to establish series of Preferred Stock with such rights,
preferences and limitations as may be determined by resolution of the Board. No
shares of preferred stock are currently outstanding.

(10) Common Stock

The Corporation has 20.0 million authorized shares of $1 par value Common Stock.
At December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, the number of common shares outstanding
retroactively adjusted for stock split effected as a stock dividend, were
13,110,639, 13,063,347 and 9,295,187, respectively.

On May 14, 1996, Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. completed its secondary public
offering of 2.5 million shares of the Corporation's Class A Voting Common Stock.
On May 14, 1996 Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. also completed the acquisition
of First State Bank & Trust Co., Mission, Texas, and the Border Bank, Hidalgo,
Texas, (the "Mergers"), through merger with Texas State Bank, the principal
operating subsidiary of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. The purchase price of
the Mergers was financed with a combination of proceeds from the 2.5 million
share common equity offering and cash on the balance sheet of the Company.

(11) Employee Benefits

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (with section 401(k)
provisions) (the "KSOP") covering substantially all of their employees. Employer
contributions to the KSOP are discretionary, and as such, determined at the sole
discretion of the Board of Directors. The KSOP covers employees who have
completed twelve consecutive months of credited service, as defined in the plan,
and attained age 21. A participant's account balance will be fully vested after
six years of credited service. Pension expense, which includes employer matching
as discussed below, for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was
$652,000, $814,000, and $526,000, respectively.

A participant in the KSOP may authorize the Company to contribute to the Trust
on his behalf Salary Reduction Contributions. Such Salary Reduction
Contributions shall be stated as a whole percentage and shall not be less than
1% or more than 15% of the participant's compensation. The total amount of
Salary Reduction Contributions for any Plan Year shall not exceed $7,000,
multiplied by any cost of living adjustment factor prescribed by the Secretary
of the Treasury under Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Such
contributions are matched at the discretion of the Board of Directors up to a
maximum of 100% of the participant's Salary Reduction Contribution and shall be
based on a participant's Salary Reduction Contribution of up to 4% of such
participant's compensation. The participant's and Employer matching
contributions are vested immediately.

The following discussion concerning stock option plans has been restated to
retroactively give effect for the three-for-two stock split declared and
distributed by the Corporation during the third quarter of 1997.

In March 1986, the shareholders of the Company approved three separate stock
plans involving the Class A Voting Common Stock, providing for the issuance of
up to 380,152 shares to certain key employees for their purchase and 10,000
shares as part of a bonus plan for employees of the Company. One option plan
provides for sale of up to 190,076 shares to the chief executive officer at a
price to be determined by a committee of directors on the date of grant; another
provides for sale of up to 190,076 shares at fair market value at the date the
options are granted, to key employees of the Company, excluding the chief
executive officer. The third plan, the bonus plan, was terminated effective
January 9, 1996.

On May 10, 1994, options to acquire up to 190,076 Class A Voting Common shares
at $8.00 per share were granted to Glen E. Roney, Chief Executive Officer and a
member of the Board of Directors of Texas Regional, pursuant to the Texas
Regional Bancshares, Inc. 1985 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan exercisable
commencing May 10, 1995. In addition, options to acquire up to 78,892 Class A
Voting Common shares at $8.00 per share were granted to certain key employees of
the Company pursuant to the Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Incentive Stock
Option Plan exercisable commencing May 10, 1995 including options to acquire
12,500 shares granted to Glen E. Roney. The Incentive Stock Option Plan expired
in September 1995, except with respect to awards outstanding. Any options
outstanding under this Plan, at the time of its termination, remain in effect
until the options shall have been exercised or the expiration date of the
option, whichever is earlier. The options to acquire 78,892 Class A Voting
Common Stock were awarded May 10, 1994, and expire on May 10, 2000. During 1997
and 1996, options to acquire 39,522 and 3,161 Class A Voting Common Stock,
respectively, were exercised at a price of $8.00 per share.

In May 1996, the shareholders of the Company approved the 1995 Nonstatutory
Stock Option Plan of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. (the "Plan"), which
provides for granting to key employees of the Company options to acquire up to
an aggregate maximum of 135,000 shares of the Class A Voting Common Stock of the
Corporation, subject to adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits and upon
the occurrence of other events as specified in the Plan. In addition, options to
acquire up to 135,000 Class A Voting Common shares at $11.50 per share were
granted to certain key employees of the Company pursuant to the Plan including
options to acquire 97,500 shares granted to Glen E. Roney. Options to purchase
one-fourth of the shares as granted shall be exercisable commencing on July 1,
1996, and options to purchase an additional one-fourth of the shares as granted
pursuant to these resolutions shall be exercisable beginning July 1 of each year
thereafter, and in each case options to purchase shares granted pursuant to
these resolutions shall thereafter be exercisable at any time prior to July 1,
2002, subject to other provisions applicable to such options as specified in the
Plan. During 1997 options to acquire 7,875 Class A Voting Common Stock were
exercised at a price of $11.50 per share.

Effective December 19, 1997, the Company adopted the 1997 Incentive Stock Option
Plan and the 1997 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan of Texas Regional Bancshares,
Inc. (the "Plans"), which provides for granting to key employees of the Company
options to acquire up to an aggregate maximum of 100,000 and 125,000 shares,
respectively of the Class A Voting Common Stock of the Corporation, subject to
adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits and upon the occurrence of other
events as specified in the Plans. The Board of Directors recommends the Plans to
the shareholders of the Corporation and authorizes and directs the officers of
the Corporation to submit the Plans to the shareholders for approval at the next
regular or special meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation.

At December 31, 1997, the Company has three stock-based compensation plans,
which are described above. The Company applies APB Opinion 25 and related
Interpretations in accounting for its plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost
has been recognized for its fixed stock option plans. Had compensation cost for
the Company's three stock-based compensation plans been determined based on the
fair value at the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent with the
method of FASB Statement 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share
would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:


(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 1997 1996 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income As reported $21,417 $16,379 $8,725
Pro forma 21,298 16,065 8,649

Basic earnings per share As reported 1.64 1.41 0.94
Pro forma 1.63 1.38 0.93

Diluted earnings per share As reported 1.61 1.38 0.94
Pro forma 1.60 1.36 0.93
================================================================================

The fair value of options at date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

1997 1996 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expected life (years) - - 3.5
Interest rate - - 5.52%
Volatility - - 27.30
Dividend yield - - 1.17
================================================================================

No options were granted during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. Pro
forma net income reflects only options granted in 1995. Therefore, the full
impact of calculating compensation cost for stock options under Statement 123 is
not reflected in the pro forma net income amounts presented above because
compensation cost is reflected over the options' vesting period of four years
and compensation cost for options granted prior to January 1, 1995 is not
considered.

A summary of the status of the Company's three fixed option plans as of December
31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, and changes during the years ending on those dates is
presented below:


1997 1996 1995
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Shares Exercise Shares Exercise Shares Exercise
Fixed Options (000) Price (000) Price (000) Price
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outstanding at beginning
of year 391 $9.21 394 $9.20 264 $ 8.00
Granted - - - - 135 11.50
Exercised 47 8.58 3 8.00 5 8.00
Forfeited - - - - - -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at end of year 344 $9.29 391 $9.21 394 $ 9.20
=============================================================================================
Options exercisable at
year-end 276 290 259
Options available for grant
at year-end None None None
Weighted-average fair
value of options granted
during the year N/A N/A $11.50
=============================================================================================

The following table summarizes information about fixed stock options outstanding
at December 31, 1997.


Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
--------------------------------------- ------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Number Remaining Average Number Average
Range of Outstanding Contractual Exercise Exercisable Exercise
Exercise Prices at 12/31/97 Life Price at 12/31/97 Price
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

$ 8.00 216,802 2.3 years $ 8.00 216,802 $ 8.00
$11.50 127,125 4.5 11.50 59,626 11.50
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 8.00 to $11.50 343,927 276,428
=============================================================================================

Effective as of December 14, 1993, the Company adopted a Deferred Compensation
Plan for the benefit of Glen E. Roney. The Deferred Compensation Plan provides
for a retirement benefit payable to Mr. Roney (or his designated beneficiary or
his estate if Mr. Roney dies prior to payment of the full amount of deferred
compensation) of $100,000 per year commencing October 29, 2002, and continuing
annually thereafter for fourteen years. In the event payments are to commence
after October 30, 2002, the Company shall pay to Employee on the Late Retirement
Date a lump sum equal to the amount of money that would have been paid to
Employee had payments commenced on October 30, 2002 (the "Catch-Up Amount"), and
in addition, the Company shall pay to Employee $100,000 per year commencing on
October 30 of the year next following the Late Retirement Date and continuing
regularly on the same calendar day of each year thereafter, until the Employee
has been paid under this paragraph (including the Catch-Up Amount and all other
payments) the aggregate sum of $1,500,000; and on the Late Retirement Date, the
Company shall pay Employee an amount intended to compensate for Employee's lost
earnings potential on the Catch-Up Amount. If Mr. Roney dies prior to
commencement of the retirement benefit, payments would commence immediately and
be paid to his designated beneficiary or his estate. The Company also adopted
the Trust Under Glen E. Roney Deferred Compensation Plan, in the form prescribed
by applicable regulations adopted by the Internal Revenue Service for
nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Among other things, the Plan and Trust
provide for an initial deposit into the Trust by the Company and subsequent
deposits at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and further provide for
full funding of the amount necessary to discharge the retirement benefit in the
event of a change of control, as that term is defined in the Trust.

With the consummation of the Mergers the Company acquired four existing separate
deferred compensation plans for the benefit of certain Texas State Bank
employees. The plans provide for retirement benefits to be paid to the specific
employee (or a designated beneficiary or estate if death occurs prior to payment
of the full amount of deferred compensation) on reaching age 65. One plan
entered into on December 10, 1963, commenced payments of approximately $13,000
each year on January 4, 1988, continuing annually thereafter through June 2003.
A second plan, entered into on September 1, 1979, provides for payments of
approximately $13,000 each year which was scheduled to commence on April 1,
1990, continuing annually thereafter through June 2005; however, the employee
elected to receive an amount less than that provided for in the plan over a
longer period of time. The third plan provides for a retirement benefit payable
of $50,000 per year commencing in March 1999 and continuing annually thereafter
for 20 years. The fourth plan provides for a retirement benefit payable of
$13,350 each year beginning March 15, 1995 and continuing annually thereafter
for fourteen years.

The Company has incurred deferred compensation expense of $152,000, $130,000 and
$87,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
related to the five deferred compensation plans previously discussed.

The Bank owns and is the beneficiary of five life insurance policies on the
former employees covered by the deferred compensation plans. The life insurance
policies' face values are amounts equal to the total benefits paid under the
plan.

(12) Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions
which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not
included on the consolidated balance sheets. These transactions are referred to
as "off-balance sheet commitments." The Company enters into these transactions
to meet the financing needs of its customers. These transactions include
commitments to extend credit and letters of credit which involve elements of
credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance
sheets. The Company attempts to minimize its exposure to loss under these
commitments by subjecting them to the same credit approval and monitoring
procedures as its other credit facilities.

The Company enters into contractual commitments to extend credit, normally with
fixed expiration dates or termination clauses, at specified rates and for
specific purposes. Customers use credit commitments to ensure that funds will be
available for working capital purposes, for capital expenditures and to ensure
access to funds at specified terms and conditions. Substantially all of the
Company's commitments to extend credit are contingent on customers maintaining
specific credit standards at the time of loan funding. Management assesses the
credit risk associated with certain commitments to extend credit in determining
the level of the allowance for possible loan losses.

Letters of credit are written for conditional commitments issued by the Company
to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The Company's
policies generally require that letters of credit arrangements contain security
and debt covenants similar to those contained in loan agreements.

At December 31, 1997, the Company had outstanding commitments to extend credit
of approximately $125.6 million which included standby letters of credit of
approximately $13.0 million. Management does not anticipate any losses as a
result of these commitments.

Future minimum lease payments on operating leases as of December 31, 1997 are as
follows:

Office Office
(Dollars in Thousands) Space Equipment Total
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 $ 86 $105 $191
1999 19 104 123
2000 19 104 123
2001 19 104 123
2002 19 103 122
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $162 $520 $682
===============================================================================

Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was
$128,000, $96,000, and $12,000, respectively.

The Company is a defendant in various legal proceedings arising in connection
with its ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the
financial position of the Company will not be materially affected by the final
outcome of these legal proceedings.

(13) Other Noninterest Expense

Other noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
consisted of the following:
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advertising and Public Relations $1,277 $1,197 $ 772
Data Processing and Check Clearing 845 942 491
Director Fees 333 343 284
Franchise Tax 496 245 198
Insurance 288 195 228
FDIC Insurance 138 3 540
Legal 958 689 444
Professional 637 590 426
Postage, Delivery and Freight 594 463 323
Stationery and Supplies 951 907 658
Telephone 381 346 250
Other Losses 521 627 624
Miscellaneous Expense 991 859 649
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $8,410 $7,406 $5,887
===============================================================================

(14) Earnings Per Common Share Computations -

Basic earnings per share was computed by dividing net income available to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding during
the year, retroactively adjusted for stock splits effected as a stock dividend.

Diluted earnings per share was computed by dividing net income by the weighted
average number of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during
the year, retroactively adjusted for stock splits effected as a stock dividend.
The diluted earnings per share computations include the effects of common stock
equivalents applicable to stock option contracts.

The number of shares outstanding and related earnings per share ("EPS") amounts
have been restated to retroactively give effect for the three-for-two stock
split declared and distributed by the Company during the third quarter of 1997.

The table below presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per
share computations for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 1997 1996 1995
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net income available to common shareholders $ 21,417 $ 16,379 $ 8,725
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding used in basic EPS calculation 13,085,149 11,649,892 9,290,839
Add assumed exercise of outstanding stock options
as adjustments for dilutive securities 231,565 181,242 36,414
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding used in diluted EPS calculations 13,316,714 11,831,134 9,327,253
==========================================================================================
Basic EPS $ 1.64 $ 1.41 $ 0.94
Diluted EPS $ 1.61 $ 1.38 $ 0.94
==========================================================================================

(15) Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. (Parent Only)
Condensed Financial Statements

Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 1997 and 1996
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
Cash in Subsidiary Bank $ 9,694 $ 10,605
Time Deposits in Subsidiary Bank - 3,059
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 9,694 13,664
Investments in Consolidated Subsidiaries 137,316 114,935
Furniture and Equipment 56 68
Other Assets 95 406
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets $147,161 $129,073
===============================================================================
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities $ 65 $ 54
Dividends Payable 1,442 871
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Liabilities 1,507 925
Shareholders' Equity 145,654 128,148
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $147,161 $129,073
===============================================================================

Condensed Statements of Income-
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income
Interest Income $ 451 $ 417 $ 338
Dividends Received 17 - -
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Income 468 417 338
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expense
Occupancy Expense 6 4 4
Equipment Expense 17 14 3
Director Fees 113 125 119
Franchise Tax 198 78 80
Legal and Professional 55 40 24
Shareholder Services 96 126 -
Other 51 54 77
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Expense 536 441 307
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense (Benefit) and
Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries (68) (24) 31
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (49) (2) 15
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income (Loss) Before Equity in Undistributed
Income of Subsidiaries (19) (22) 16
Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries 21,436 16,401 8,709
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income $21,417 $16,379 $8,725
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
(Dollars in Thousands) 1997 1996 1995
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income $21,417 $16,379 $8,725
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Depreciation and Amortization 14 15 5
Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries (21,436) (16,401) (8,709)
(Increase) Decrease in Other Assets 16 (323) 52
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable 6 6 (1)
Decrease in Deferred Income Taxes 2 - -
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued
Liabilities 3 13 2
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 22 (311) 74
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of Equipment - - (78)
Investment in Subsidiaries (250) (40,000) (2,000)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities (250) (40,000) (2,078)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash Dividends Paid on Common Stock (4,236) (2,981) (2,353)
Proceeds from Issuance of Class A Voting
Common Stock 494 51,878 38
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (3,742) 48,897 (2,315)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (3,970) 8,586 (4,319)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 13,664 5,078 9,397
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 9,694 $13,664 $5,078
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Income Taxes Paid $11,599 $ 7,727 $4,752
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(16) Restrictions on Retained Earnings

The Bank is subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that it
may declare without prior regulatory approval.

The amount of retained earnings in the Bank at December 31, 1997 was $49.9
million. On December 31, 1997, the aggregate amount of dividends which legally
could be paid to the Corporation without prior approval of various regulatory
agencies was approximately $30.2 million.

(17) Regulatory Matters

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered
by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements
can initiate certain mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary actions
by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the
Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the
regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet
specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's
assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under
regulatory accounting practices. The Company's capital amounts and
classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about
components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the
table below) of Total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to
risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average
assets (as defined). Management believes that the Company meets all capital
adequacy requirements to which it is subject at December 31, 1997.

At December 31, 1997, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation categorized the Company as adequately capitalized under
the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as
adequately capitalized the Company must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier
I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no
conditions or events since that notification that management believes have
changed the institution's category. The Company's actual capital amounts and
ratios are also presented in the table.


To Be Well
Capitalized Under
For Capital Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes: Action Provisions:
------------------ ------------------ -------------------
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

December 31, 1997
Total Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets) $131,249 13.01% *$74,267 *8.0% *$92,834 *10.0%
Tier I Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets) 120,731 14.14 * 37,134 *4.0 * 55,701 * 6.0
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets) 120,731 9.01 * 37,134 *4.0 * 46,417 * 5.0

December 31, 1996
Total Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets) $111,109 14.44% *$61,565 *8.0% *$76,957 *10.0%
Tier I Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets) 101,377 13.17 * 30,783 *4.0 * 46,174 * 6.0
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets) 101,377 8.45 * 47,968 *4.0 * 59,960 * 5.0
==========================================================================================
* greater than or equal to

(18) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments-

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 ("Statement 107"),
"Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires that the
Company disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments. Fair value
estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company's
financial instruments.

Debt Securities-

For securities held as investments, fair market value equals quoted market
price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is
estimated using quoted market prices for a similar security.

Investments not classified as Held to Maturity or Trading are classified as
Available for Sale and measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets
with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of
shareholders' equity until realized.

The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair value of
securities classified as Available for Sale at December 31, 1997 and December
31, 1996:


1997 1996
------------------------- ------------------------
Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated
(Dollars in Thousands) Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U.S. Treasury $ 6,976 $ 7,002 $ 8,965 $ 8,973
U.S. Government Agency 269,151 269,562 157,951 157,705
Mortgage-Backed 15,549 15,561 91 92
States and Political Subdivisions 19,927 20,898 21,770 22,811
Other 2,692 2,701 2,718 2,720
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $314,295 $315,724 $191,495 $192,301
=============================================================================================

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of
securities classified as Held to Maturity at December 31, 1997 and December 31,
1996:


1997 1996
----------------------- -----------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U.S. Treasury $ 15,953 $ 16,182 $ 38,160 $ 38,430
U.S. Government Agency 29,941 30,062 81,003 81,588
States and Political Subdivisions 5,641 5,792 6,672 6,878
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 51,535 $ 52,036 $125,835 $126,896
=============================================================================================

Loans-

The Company does not consider its loan portfolio to have the homogeneous
categories of loans for which the fair value could be estimated by using quoted
market prices for securities backed by similar loans. Therefore, the fair value
of all loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current
rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit
ratings for the same remaining maturities. Assumptions regarding credit risk,
cash flows and discount rates are judgmentally determined using available market
information and specific borrower information.

The following table presents information for loans at December 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996:


1997 1996
---------------------------- ----------------------------
Carrying Average Calculated Carrying Average Calculated
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount Yield Fair Value Amount Yield Fair Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Commercial and Agriculture
Adjustable $196,937 9.77% $194,877 $149,986 9.26% $149,686
Fixed 113,325 10.06 113,820 116,182 10.08 116,864
Real Estate
Adjustable 222,544 9.67 221,460 195,284 9.67 193,095
Fixed 269,385 10.15 271,786 224,418 10.40 225,147
Consumer 84,663 10.72 83,963 71,786 10.56 71,482
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Loans, Net of Unearned
Discount 886,854 9.99% 885,906 757,656 9.95% 756,274
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allowance for Loan Losses 10,518 - 10,031 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Loans, Net $876,336 $885,906 $747,625 $756,274
=============================================================================================

Deposit Liabilities-

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market
deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value
of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash
flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for
deposits of similar remaining maturities. The following table presents the
carrying value and estimated fair value of deposit liabilities at December 31,
1997 and December 31, 1996:


1997 1996
---------------------- -----------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits $ 184,521 $ 184,521 $ 168,728 $ 168,728
Savings 90,002 90,002 94,852 94,852
Money Market Checking and Savings Accounts 226,099 226,099 234,927 234,927
Time Deposits 736,375 740,402 593,228 594,187
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deposits $1,236,997 $1,241,024 $1,091,735 $1,092,694
===========================================================================================

The fair value estimates above do not include the benefit that results from the
low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of
borrowing funds in the market. The Company has not attempted to determine the
amount of increase in net assets that would result from the benefit of
considering the low-cost funding provided by deposit liabilities.

Commitments to Extend Credit, Standby Letters of Credit and Financial Guarantees
Written -

These financial instruments are not sold or traded, and estimated fair values
are not readily available. The carrying amount of commitments to extend credit
and standby letters of credit is the net unamortized deferred cost or income
arising from these unrecognized financial instruments. The estimated fair value
of these commitments is considered to be the carrying value. Financial
guarantees written consist of obligations for credit cards issued to certain
customers. Substantially all of the liability for financial guarantees written
is collateralized by deposits pledged to the Company.

The following table presents the contract amount, carrying amount and estimated
fair value for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and
financial guarantees written at December 31, 1997 and 1996:


1997 1996
---------------------------- ----------------------------
Contract Carrying Estimated Contract Carrying Estimated
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount Amount Fair Value Amount Amount Fair Value
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Commitments to Extend Credit $111,170 $(1,088) $(1,088) $88,646 $(604) $(604)
Standby Letters of Credit 12,965 4 4 6,309 4 4
Financial Guarantees Written 1,510 - - 1,541 - -
=========================================================================================

Limitations-

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant
market information and information about the financial instrument. These
estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering
for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial
instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company's
financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding
future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk
characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These
estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of
significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes
in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial
instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future
business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered
financial instruments. For example, the Company has a substantial trust
department that contributes net fee income annually. The trust department is not
considered a financial instrument, and its value has not been incorporated into
the fair value estimates. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not
considered financial assets or liabilities include the deferred tax liabilities,
property, plant, equipment and goodwill. In addition, the tax ramifications
related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a
significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in many
of the estimates.

(19) Acquisition Activity

The Company signed a definitive agreement on October 15, 1997, to acquire TB&T
Bancshares, Inc. ("TB&T"), and its subsidiary, Texas Bank & Trust of
Brownsville, Texas. At December 31, 1997 TB&T has assets of $45.7 million and
equity of $3.9 million. The transaction was closed on February 19, 1998 and was
accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. The
definitive agreement provides for the exchange of a maximum of 308,076 shares of
the Company for all of the outstanding shares of TB&T. This is based upon an
exchange ratio of 0.1522126 Company shares for each of the 1,695,775 outstanding
TB&T shares (or approximately 258,118 Company shares in the aggregate) to be
delivered at closing, and 0.0294605 Company shares for each TB&T share
(approximately 49,958 shares in the aggregate) to be placed in escrow for
distribution to the shareholder or for return to the Company based upon the
resolution of certain claims against TB&T's subsidiary, Texas Bank & Trust.

The Company signed a definitive agreement on October 20, 1997, to acquire
Brownsville Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Brownsville National Bank of
Brownsville, Texas. At December 31, 1997 Brownsville Bancshares, Inc. has assets
of $97.2 million, and equity of $12.0 million. The transaction was closed on
February 19, 1998 and was accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method of
accounting. The definitive agreement provides for the exchange of a maximum of
985,000 shares of the Company for all of the outstanding shares of Brownsville
Bancshares. This is based upon an exchange ratio of 3.06608 Company shares for
each of the 308,917 outstanding Brownsville Bancshares, Inc. shares or
approximately 947,164 shares in aggregate. In addition, the Company has agreed
to issue approximately 37,836 Company shares in consideration of and in exchange
for the cancellation of outstanding Brownsville Bancshares options.

The Company signed a definitive agreement on December 15, 1997, to acquire
Raymondville Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary, Bank of Texas. At December 31,
1997 Raymondville Bancorp, Inc. has assets of $64.4 million and equity of $4.8
million. The transaction was closed on February 19, 1998 and was accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting. The definitive agreement provides for a
total cash consideration of $9.6 million for all of the outstanding shares of
Raymondville Bancorp, Inc.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The information concerning the directors and executive officers of the
Company is set forth in Texas Regional's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held on April 27, 1998 in the sections entitled "Election
of Directors" and "Executive Officers".

Mr. Paul G. Veale, Sr., CPA has been a director of the Company since 1985.
His principal occupation for the last five years has been investments. Mr. Veale
has chosen to retire and not stand for re-election.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information concerning the compensation of the executive officers of the
Company is set forth in Texas Regional's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held on April 27, 1998 in the section entitled "Executive
Compensation".

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

Ownership of the Company's common stock by certain beneficial owners and by
management is set forth in the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held on April 27, 1998 in the section entitled "Stock
Ownership of Management and Others".

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The information concerning transactions between management and others and the
Company is set forth in the Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 27, 1998 in the section entitled "Transactions
with Management and Others".

PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)(1) The following consolidated financial statements of the registrant and
its subsidiaries, are included herein:
Independent Auditors' Report
Consolidated Balance Sheets-December 31, 1997 and 1996
Consolidated Statements of Income-Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity-
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - December 31,
1997, 1996 and 1995

(2) Financial Statement Schedules are omitted because the required
information is not applicable.

(3) Exhibits

2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of October 15,
1997, by and between Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and
Raymondville Bancorp, Inc.

2.2 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of October 20,
1997, by and between Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and
Brownsville Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference from
Form S-4, Commission File No. 333-41959).

2.3 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of October 15,
1997, by and between Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and TB&T
Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Form S-4,
Commission File No. 333-41945).

2.4 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between Texas State
Bank, McAllen, Texas, First State Bank & Trust Co., Mission,
Texas ("First State Bank"), Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc., and
certain shareholders of First State Bank, dated as of January 9,
1996 (incorporated by reference from Form 8-K, Commission File
No. 0-14517).

2.5 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between Texas State
Bank, McAllen, Texas, The Border Bank, Hidalgo, Texas ("Border
Bank"), Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc., and certain shareholders
of Border Bank, dated as of January 9, 1996 (incorporated by
reference from Form 8-K, Commission File No.
0-14517).

3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.
(incorporated by reference from Form 10, Commission File No.
0-14517).

3.2 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc., filed December 28, 1983 (incorporated by
reference from Form 10, Commission File No. 0-14517).

3.3 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc., filed June 25, 1986 (incorporated by reference
from Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-28340).

3.4 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc., filed April 4, 1988 (incorporated by reference
from Form S-1, Commission File No. 33-28340).

3.5 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc., filed April 12, 1991 (incorporated by reference
from Form 10-K, Commission File No. 0-14517).

3.6 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Texas Regional
Bancshares, Inc., filed March 2, 1992 (incorporated by reference
from Form 10-K, Commission File No. 0-14517).

3.7 Resolution Eliminating from the Articles of Incorporation certain
preferred series of shares of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.,
filed February 21, 1995 (incorporated by reference from 1994 Form
10-K, Commission File No. 0-14517).

3.8 Bylaws of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc., as amended
(incorporated by reference from Form S-1, Commission File No.
33-74992).

4 Relevant portions of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws (incorporated by reference from Form S-1,
Commission File No. 333-1467).

10.1 Incentive Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from Form
10, Commission File No. 0-14517).

10.2 1985 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference
from Form 10, Commission File No. 0-14517).

10.3 1995 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference
from Form S-1, Commission File No. 333-1467).

10.4 Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc., 1997 Incentive Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference from Form S-4, Commission File No.
0-14517).

10.5 Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc., 1997 Nonstarutory Stock Option
Plan (incorporated by reference from Form S-4, Commission File No.
0-14517).

10.6 Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees Stock Ownership Plan
(with 401(k) provisions) (incorporated by reference from Form S-8,
Commission File No. 33-39386).

10.7 Amendment No. 1 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees
Stock Ownership Plan, adopted July 9, 1991 (incorporated by
reference from 1991 Form 10-K, Commission File No. 0-14517).

10.8 Amendment No. 2 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees
Stock Ownership Plan, adopted May 12, 1992 (incorporated by
reference from 1992 Form 10-K, Commission File No. 0-14517).

10.9 Amendment No. 3 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees
Stock Ownership Plan, adopted September 8, 1992, effective
January 1, 1992 (incorporated by reference from Form S-1,
Commission File No. 33-74992).

10.10 Amendment No. 4 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees
Stock Ownership Plan (with 401(k) provisions), adopted August 10,
1993 (incorporated by reference from Form S-1, Commission File
No. 33-74992).

10.11 Amendment No. 5 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees
Stock Ownership Plan (with 401(k) provisions), adopted August 10,
1993 (incorporated by reference from 1994 Form 10-K, Commission
File No. 0-14517).

10.12 Amendment No. 6 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (with 401(k) provision), adopted as of August 8,
1995 (incorporated by reference from Form S-1, Commission File
No. 333-1467).

10.13 Amendment No. 7 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employees Stock
Ownership Plan (with 401(k) provisions), adopted May 21, 1996
(incorporated by reference from 1996 Form 10-K, Commission File
No. 0-14517).

10.14 Amendment No. 8 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (with 401(k) provisions), adopted March 10, 1998.

10.15 Glen E. Roney Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan
dated as of March 11, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Form
S-4, Commission File No. 333-41959).

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

27 Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

No report on Form 8-K was filed by Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. during
the the three months ended December 31, 1997.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

TEXAS REGIONAL BANCSHARES, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ G.E. Roney
----------------------------
Glen E. Roney
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 10, 1998

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the date indicated.

Signature Title Date
- ---------- ----- ----

/s/Morris Atlas Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
Morris Atlas

/s/Frank N. Boggus Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
Frank N. Boggus

/s/George R. Carruthers Executive Vice President
- ------------------------------- & Chief Financial Officer March 10, 1998
George R. Carruthers

/s/Robert G. Farris Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
Robert G. Farris

/s/Joe M. Kilgore Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
Joe M. Kilgore

/s/C. Kenneth Landrum,M.D. Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
C. Kenneth Landrum,M.D.

/s/Glen E. Roney Chairman of the Board, March 10, 1998
- ------------------------------- President, Chief Executive
Glen E. Roney Officer & Director

/s/Nancy Schultz Senior Vice President & March 10, 1998
- ------------------------------- Secretary/Treasurer
Nancy Schultz

/s/Ann Sefcik Controller & Assistant March 10, 1998
- ------------------------------- Secretary
Ann Sefcik

/s/Julie G. Uhlhorn Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
Julie G. Uhlhorn

Director ______________
- -------------------------------
Paul G. Veale

/s/Jack Whetsel Director March 10, 1998
- -------------------------------
Jack Whetsel


INDEX TO EXHIBITS FILED HEREWITH



SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT NUMBERED
NUMBER EXHIBIT
- -------- ------------


2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of December 15, 1997, by and
between Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. and Raymondville Bancorp, Inc.

10.14 Amendment No. 8 to Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (with 401(k) provisions), adopted March 10, 1998.

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant

27 Financial Data Schedule