Date: June 21, 2007

INDEPENDENT BANK OF TEXAS ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD SHOOK AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT – SENIOR LENDING OFFICER

(Irving, Texas) – Independent Bank of Texas (IBT) announces today the appointment of Richard Shook as Executive Vice President – Senior Lending Officer. Richard will be responsible for all lending activities at IBT and headquartered in the Irving location.

In discussing Richard’s appointment as Executive Vice President, Brad Durham the CEO of IBT explains how important this role is for the continuing growth of IBT. “Richard brings many years of lending and leadership to our bank,” noted Durham. “With IBT’s aggressive growth strategy we were looking for a key executive to direct our lending team and Richard was a perfect fit for us . The entire management staff is excited to have Richard as a member of the leadership team and we are looking for great things from him for many years to come.”

Richard Shook has over 25 years in the banking industry serving in key management positions. In terms of education, Richard has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University with a major in Finance and a minor in Real Estate, and has completed the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

About Independent Bank of Texas
Independent Bank of Texas is one of the most exciting financial partners in the Metroplex. IBT was founded in 2003 by a group of Texas bankers with over 100 years of banking experience. IBT offers a level of financial products and personal service unequaled in the Dallas/Fort Worth banking market. IBT is committed to making your banking experience truly enjoyable. For more information please visit our website at www.ibankoftexas.com or visit our offices located in Irving and Frisco.

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