Southside Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for Southside Bank, a Texas-based community bank headquartered in Fort Worth. Through its network of branches across North, Central and East Texas—including the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Tyler, Waco, and Austin areas—it provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking services. The company’s client base spans small businesses, middle-market firms, individual consumers and municipal entities, with a focus on building long-term relationships in the communities it serves.
Core banking activities at Southside include deposit-taking, commercial real estate lending, construction financing, agricultural loans and consumer credit products such as home equity lines of credit and automobile loans. In addition, Southside offers treasury management services, online and mobile banking platforms, and an array of ancillary services such as merchant card processing and automated payroll solutions. The bank also supports wealth management needs through trust and investment advisory services, delivered by a team of financial specialists.
Founded in 1927, Southside Bank has grown organically and through selective acquisitions, enhancing its footprint and product capabilities in key Texas markets. Over the decades, the bank has maintained a community-oriented philosophy, reinvesting in local economic development and supporting small-business initiatives. Its history of conservative lending practices and personalized service has helped it weather economic cycles and emerge as a trusted regional banking partner.
Southside Bancshares is led by an experienced management team and board of directors, headed by Chief Executive Officer Stephen C. Bagby. Under their guidance, the company is pursuing digital transformation initiatives and expanding its commercial banking offerings while retaining the personalized attention that defines its community bank heritage. Strategic priorities include leveraging technology to improve customer experience, deepening relationships with existing clients, and selectively pursuing growth opportunities across the bank’s Texas footprint.
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