FIRST COMMERCIAL CORP
424B5, 1996-10-23
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                                            Filed pursuant to Rule
                                            424(b)(5) in connection
                                            with Registration Statement
                                            No. 333-12353



                 [Security National Bank Letterhead]



   Dear Stockholder:

      
   A  Special Meeting  of the  Stockholders of  Security National
   Bank ("SNB") will be  held on November 21, 1996, at  9:00 a.m.,
   local time, at Security National Bank, 3000 University Drive,
   Nacogdoches, Texas.
       

   The purpose of the meeting is to ask you to approve the merger
   (the  "Merger") of SNB with and into Stone Fort National Bank,
   Nacogdoches,  Texas,  a   wholly-owned  subsidiary  of   First
   Commercial   Corporation,   Little   Rock,  Arkansas   ("First
   Commercial").  The Merger is  subject, among other things,  to
   the  approval of the holders  of at least  two-thirds (2/3) of
   the  shares of  common stock  of SNB  ("SNB Stock").   If  the
   Merger is consummated,  each holder of SNB  Stock will receive
   1.04857  shares of  First Commercial  common stock  (with cash
   payments in  lieu of  fractional shares) for  each outstanding
   share of SNB Stock held at the effective date of the Merger.

   SECURITY  NATIONAL  BANK'S BOARD  OF DIRECTORS  AND MANAGEMENT
   RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE MERGER.

   Enclosed with this letter  are a Notice of Special  Meeting, a
   Proxy   Form   and  return   envelope   and   a  Joint   Proxy
   Statement/Prospectus, which contains a detailed description of
   the  entire transaction.   Please  read the  enclosed material
   carefully.  Because  your vote  is important, we  urge you  to
   complete, date, sign and return the Proxy Form in the enclosed
   envelope.

                                 Sincerely,



      
   Nacogdoches, Texas
   October 23, 1996
       
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                       NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
                                ------------------

   To The Stockholders of Security National Bank:

      
   Notice  is  hereby  given  that  a  Special  Meeting   of  the
   Stockholders of Security National Bank ("SNB") will be held on
   November 21,  1996, at  9:00 a.m.,  local time,  at Security
   National Bank, 3000 University Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas, for
   the following purposes:
       
        1.   To consider and act  upon a proposal to approve
             a plan of merger  providing for the merger (the
             "Merger")  of  SNB  with  and  into Stone  Fort
             National   Bank,  Nacogdoches,   Texas  ("Stone
             Fort"),  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  First
             Commercial  Corporation, Little  Rock, Arkansas
             ("First Commercial"), as a result of which each
             outstanding share of common stock  of SNB ("SNB
             Stock")  will be converted  into 1.04857 shares
             of  First  Commercial common  stock  (with cash
             payments in  lieu of fractional  shares).  Such
             approval,   if  voted,   shall  be   deemed  to
             constitute  the ratification,  confirmation and
             approval of  the execution and delivery  by SNB
             of the Plan and Agreement of Merger Among First
             Commercial, Stone Fort  and SNB dated June  28,
             1996 ("Agreement").  

        2.   To transact such other business as may properly
             be brought before the Special Meeting or at any
             adjournment thereof.

   Information  regarding  the matters  to be  acted upon  at the
   meeting   is  contained  in   the  accompanying   Joint  Proxy
   Statement/Prospectus.  
      
   Consummation of the Merger is conditioned upon approval by the
   holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding shares
   of SNB  Stock.  Only those  holders of SNB Stock  of record at
   the close  of business on  October 16, 1996, are  entitled to
   notice  of,  and  to vote  at,  the  Special  Meeting and  any
   adjournment thereof.
       
   Dissenting  shareholders  who   comply  with  the   procedural
   requirements of 12 U.S.C. Section 215a(b), (c) and (d) will be
   entitled  to receive payment of the cash value of their shares
   if the Merger is approved.
   <PAGE>
   Your  vote is important regardless of the number of shares you
   own.  Whether  or not you plan to  attend the Special Meeting,
   please  mark, date and sign  the enclosed Proxy  and return it
   promptly.

                            By Order of the Board of Directors

                            -----------------------------------
                            Secretary
   Nacogdoches, Texas
   October 23, 1996
   <PAGE>
   
                      JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS

                             PROSPECTUS FOR
    
                       FIRST COMMERCIAL CORPORATION

                              415,663 Shares

                              Common Stock

                       ($3.00 par value per share)


                         JOINT PROXY STATEMENT FOR

                  CITY NATIONAL BANK, WHITEHOUSE, TEXAS

                                    AND

                 SECURITY NATIONAL BANK, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS

   First Commercial Corporation ("First  Commercial") has filed a
   registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933,
   as  amended, covering  a maximum  of 415,663  shares of  First
   Commercial Common Stock, $3.00 par value per share (the "First
   Commercial Stock").   174,492  shares of the  First Commercial
   Stock  are  being  offered   in  connection  with  a  proposed
   transaction in  which  City National  Bank, Whitehouse,  Texas
   ("CNB"),  will be  merged  into Tyler  Bank  and Trust,  N.A.,
   Tyler,  Texas ("TBT"),  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  First
   Commercial.    The  remaining  241,171  shares  of  the  First
   Commercial  Stock  are  being  offered in  connection  with  a
   proposed   transaction  in   which  Security   National  Bank,
   Nacogdoches,  Texas ("SNB"),  will be  merged into  Stone Fort
   National  Bank, Nacogdoches,  Texas ("Stone Fort"),  a wholly-
   owned  subsidiary  of   First  Commercial.     This   document
   constitutes  a  proxy statement  for each  of  CNB and  SNB in
   connection with the proposed transactions described herein and
   a  prospectus of First Commercial with respect to the offering
   of its shares of common stock.  
   <PAGE>                   

   THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY  THE
   SECURITIES  AND EXCHANGE  COMMISSION  OR ANY  STATE SECURITIES
   COMMISSION NOR  HAS THE SECURITIES AND  EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR
   ANY STATE  SECURITIES COMMISSION  PASSED UPON THE  ACCURACY OR
   ADEQUACY  OF  THIS  PROSPECTUS.   ANY  REPRESENTATION  TO  THE
   CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.


   No person is authorized to give any information or to make any
   representation not contained in  this Prospectus and, if given
   or  made, such  information  or representation  should not  be
   relied upon as  having been authorized.   This Prospectus does
   not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer
   to   purchase,   the  securities   offered   hereby,  or   the
   solicitation of a proxy,  in any jurisdiction in which,  or to
   any  person to  whom,  it is  unlawful to  make such  offer or
   solicitation of an  offer or proxy solicitation.   Neither the
   delivery  of  this  Prospectus  nor any  distribution  of  the
   securities  offered hereby  shall,  under  any  circumstances,
   create an implication  that there  has been no  change in  the
   affairs of First Commercial, CNB or SNB since the date hereof.
                      
      
   The  date  of  this  Joint  Proxy  Statement/Prospectus  is 
   October 23, 1996.
       
   <PAGE>
                         AVAILABLE INFORMATION

   First Commercial is subject to  the informational requirements
   of  the  Securities Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as amended  (the
   "Exchange Act"), and in accordance therewith files reports and
   other information with the  Securities and Exchange Commission
   (the  "Commission").    Reports,  proxy  statements  and other
   information concerning  First Commercial may  be inspected and
   copied at  the public  reference facilities maintained  by the
   Commission at  Room 1024, 450 Fifth  Street, N.W., Washington,
   D.C.  20549,  and at  the  following regional  offices  of the
   Commission: Chicago Regional Office, Citicorp Center, 500 West
   Madison Street, Suite 1400,  Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511, and
   New York Regional  Office, 7 World  Trade Center, Suite  1300,
   New York,  New York   10048.  Copies  of such material  can be
   obtained from  the Public Reference Section  of the Commission
   at  450  Fifth  Street,  N.W.,  Washington,  D.C.    20549  at
   prescribed rates.  Additionally, such material may be accessed
   at the Commission's Web site (http://www.sec.gov).

   First Commercial has filed  with the Commission a registration
   statement on  Form S-4  (herein, together with  all amendments
   and  exhibits, referred  to  as the  "Registration Statement")
   under  the Securities  Act of  1933, as  amended.   This Joint
   Proxy  Statement/Prospectus  does  not   contain  all  of  the
   information  set forth in the  Registration Statement, certain
   parts  of which are omitted  in accordance with  the rules and
   regulations of  the  Commission.    For  further  information,
   reference is hereby made to the Registration Statement.
                            -----------------

              INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

   AS IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH UNDER "INFORMATION CONCERNING FIRST
   COMMERCIAL"    ELSEWHERE    HEREIN,    THIS     JOINT    PROXY
   STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCORPORATES DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE WHICH
   ARE  NOT  PRESENTED  HEREIN  OR  DELIVERED  HEREWITH.    FIRST
   COMMERCIAL HEREBY UNDERTAKES TO PROVIDE WITHOUT CHARGE TO EACH
   PERSON TO WHOM A COPY OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
   HAS BEEN DELIVERED, UPON  THE WRITTEN OR ORAL REQUEST  OF SUCH
   PERSON, A  COPY OF  ANY OR  ALL OF  THE DOCUMENTS  RELATING TO
   FIRST  COMMERCIAL  THAT HAVE  BEEN  INCORPORATED BY  REFERENCE
   HEREIN,  OTHER THAN  EXHIBITS  TO SUCH  DOCUMENTS UNLESS  SUCH
   EXHIBITS ARE SPECIFICALLY  INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE  THEREIN.
   REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS  SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO  J. LYNN WRIGHT,
   CHIEF  FINANCIAL OFFICER,  FIRST COMMERCIAL  CORPORATION, POST
   OFFICE BOX 1471, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS  72203, TELEPHONE (501)
   371-7000.     IN  ORDER  TO  INSURE  TIMELY  DELIVERY  OF  THE
   DOCUMENTS,  ANY REQUEST  SHOULD BE  MADE BY NOVEMBER 15, 1996.  


   <PAGE>
                          TABLE OF CONTENTS


   Page

   AVAILABLE INFORMATION                                        i

   INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE              i

   INTRODUCTION                                                iv

   SUMMARY                                                     iv
        The Companies                                          iv
        The CNB Transaction                                     v
        The SNB Transaction                                    vi
        Regulatory Approval                                   vii
        Dissenting Stockholders                              viii
        Federal Income Tax Consequences                      viii
        Selected Financial Data - First Commercial             ix
        Comparative Per Share Data                              x

   THE CITY NATIONAL BANK TRANSACTION                           1
        General                                                 1
        The CNB Special Meeting                                 1
        Shares Entitled to Vote; Vote Required                  1
        Solicitation, Voting and Revocation of Proxies          2
        The CNB Merger                                          2

   THE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK TRANSACTION                      11
        General                                                11
        The SNB Special Meeting                                11
        Shares Entitled to Vote; Vote Required                 12
        Solicitation, Voting and Revocation of Proxies         12
        The SNB Merger                                         13

   UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION          22

   INFORMATION CONCERNING CITY NATIONAL BANK                   37
        Business of CNB                                        37
        CNB Stock                                              37
        Selected Financial Data - City National Bank           40
        Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan
             of Operation                                      41

   INFORMATION CONCERNING SECURITY NATIONAL BANK               44
        Business of SNB                                        44
        SNB Stock                                              45
        Selected Financial Data - Security National Bank       47
        Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan
             of Operation                                      48
        Results of Operations                                  48
        Capital Resources, Liquidity, and Financial Condition  53

   INFORMATION CONCERNING FIRST COMMERCIAL                     62
        Information Incorporated by Reference                  62
        Recent Developments                                    62
   <PAGE>
   COMPARATIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS                          63
        General                                                63
        Authorized and Issued Shares                           63
        Dividends                                              63
        Voting Rights                                          64

        Preemptive Rights                                      67
        Indemnification of Directors and Officers and
             Limitation of Director Liability                  67
        Filling Vacancies on the Board of Directors            68
        Nomination of Director Candidates and Advance
          Notice of Matters to be Brought Before an
          Annual Meeting by Stockholders                       69
        Fair Price Provision                                   70

   LEGAL OPINIONS                                              72

   EXPERTS                                                     72

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CITY NATIONAL BANK             F-CNB-1

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SECURITY NATIONAL BANK         F-SNB-1

   Appendix A     -    12 USC 215a(b), (c) and (d)


<PAGE>
                          INTRODUCTION
      
   This  Joint Proxy  Statement/Prospectus describes  and submits
   for the vote of the  stockholders of Security  National   Bank,
   Nacogdoches, Texas  the proposed  merger of  Security  National
   Bank into Stone  Fort National  Bank, Nacogdoches,  Texas.
   Additionally, this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus describes
   the proposed merger of City National Bank, Whitehouse, Texas
   into Tyler Bank & Trust, N.A., Tyler, Texas.  Such transaction
   is subject to continuing negotiations, but the parties believe
   that it will be submitted for the vote of the stockholders of
   City National Bank prior to March 31, 1997.  Exchange ratios used
   herein for the description of the proposed City National Bank
   transaction reflect the highes price that would be paid in 
   connection with such transaction.  THE TWO PROPOSED MERGERS ARE
   SEPARATE TRANSACTIONS, AND EITHER MAY PROCEED WITHOUT THE OTHER.
   A summary  of the  City National  Bank merger  begins on  page v
   and a  more detailed description  beings  on page  1.   A  summary
   of  the Security National Bank merger  beings on  page vi and  a
   more  detailed description begins on page  11.  Pro forma  combined
   financial statements  depicting  the  effect  of  the  two  mergers
   are presented  beginning on page 23.
       
                             SUMMARY

   The  following   summary  of  the   proposed  transactions  is
   qualified  in its  entirety by  the more  detailed information
   appearing elsewhere herein and in the appendices hereto.  

   The Companies

   First Commercial Corporation  

   First  Commercial  Corporation  ("First  Commercial")  is  the
   largest multi-bank holding  company headquartered in Arkansas,
   with  its  corporate offices  located  in  Little  Rock.   The
   Company offers a broad range of bank and bank-related services
   through 15 commercial banking  institutions in Arkansas, seven
   institutions in the State of Texas, one institution in each of
   the States of Louisiana and Tennessee, and a 50% interest in a
   commercial  banking  institution in  Oklahoma.   In  addition,
   subsidiaries  of  the  Company  provide   trust  services  and
   investment services,  offer first  mortgage loans  and perform
   mortgage  loan  servicing  operations.    First  Commercial is
   incorporated under the  laws of  the State of  Arkansas.   The
   executive  offices  of the  Company  are located  at  400 West
   Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, telephone number:
   (501)   371-7000.      See   "Information   Concerning   First
   Commercial."

   Tyler Bank and Trust, N.A., Tyler, Texas

   Tyler Bank  and Trust, N.A. ("TBT") is a wholly-owned national
   banking subsidiary of First Commercial headquartered in Tyler,
   Texas.  TBT is the third largest bank in Tyler, Texas with one
   full service branch  and three  ATM locations.   TBT offers  a
   large  number of  bank  and bank-related  services and  is the
   leading mortgage and residential construction lender in  Smith
   County.   TBT  has two  wholly owned  subsidiaries: Commercial
   Capital 
   <PAGE>
   Funding,  Inc.,  located  in  Dallas,  Texas,  which  provides
   operating  capital  to  moderate   and  small  businesses   by
   factoring accounts receivable,  and Aircraft Financing,  Inc.,
   located  in Tyler,  Texas,  which provides  financing for  the
   purchase  of  various  types  of  aircraft  at  the  consumer,
   commercial,  wholesale  and retail  levels.   TBT's  principal
   office is  located at 100  East Ferguson, Tyler,  Texas 75702,
   telephone number: (903) 595-1941.

   Stone Fort National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas

   Stone  Fort National  Bank  ("Stone Fort")  is a  wholly-owned
   national banking subsidiary  of First Commercial headquartered
   in Nacogdoches,  Texas.  First Commercial  acquired Stone Fort
   from Texas Commerce Bancshares in November 1993.  Stone Fort's
   principal office is located at 300 E. Main, Nacogdoches, Texas
   75961, telephone number: (409) 564-4624.

   City National Bank, Whitehouse, Texas

   City National  Bank ("CNB") is a  national banking association
   headquartered in Whitehouse, Texas.  CNB provides consumer and
   commercial lending  for  the Whitehouse  and  southeast  Tyler
   communities.  CNB  has branches located  in Gresham, the  Lake
   Palestine area, the West  Loop in Tyler and Gentry  Parkway in
   Tyler.   CNB's principal office is located at 1125 Highway 110
   North,  Whitehouse, Texas  75791, telephone  number: (903)839-
   6000.    As  of  June  30,  1996,  CNB  had  total  assets  of
   $40,408,000,   total  deposits   of  $37,420,000,   and  total
   stockholders'   equity  of   $2,655,000.     See  "Information
   Concerning City National Bank."  

   Security National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas

   Security  National  Bank   ("SNB")  is   a  national   banking
   association  organized in  1980 under the  laws of  the United
   States of America and  is headquartered in Nacogdoches, Texas,
   where it owns its banking  facility located at 3000 University
   Drive,  Nacogdoches,  Texas   75963-2018,  telephone   number:
   (409)560-2265.    SNB  engages  in   a  general,  full-service
   commercial  and consumer  banking  business.   As of  June 30,
   1996,  SNB had total assets  of $36,919,000, total deposits of
   $32,945,000, and total stockholders'  equity of $3,683,000 (or
   approximately  9.98%  of  total  assets).    See  "Information
   Concerning Security National Bank."

   The CNB Transaction

   The CNB Merger
      
   Subject to the outcome of currently ongoing negotiations with
   regard to purchase price (the "Ongoing Negotiations"), 
   stockholders of CNB will be asked to consider and vote upon
   a proposal to approve the merger of CNB with and into TBT (the
   "CNB Merger") pursuant to the terms of a Plan and Agreement of
   Merger Among First Commercial,  TBT and CNB dated May  9, 1996,
   as amended (the "CNB Agreement").  As stated above, subject to
   the outcome of the Ongoing Negotiations, under the terms of the
   CNB Agreement,
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   each outstanding share of  CNB Stock will be converted  into a
   right to  receive 1.01155 shares  of common  stock, $3.00  par
   value per  share, of  First Commercial (the  "First Commercial
   Stock").  Given the Ongoing Negotiations, First Commercial 
   believes that an exchange ratio of 1.01155 reflects the highest
   purchase price that it will pay in connection with the CNB
   Merger.  Cash  will be  paid by First  Commercial in lieu  of
   issuing  fractional shares.   The  First Commercial  Stock and
   cash to be delivered to  the CNB Stockholders are  hereinafter
   referred  to as the "CNB Merger Consideration."  Subject to the
   outcome of the Ongoing Negotiations, CNB will have the  right to
   terminate the  CNB Agreement  in the  event the price  of a share
   of First Commercial Common Stock drops below $26.669  per share
   for  a  period of  time.  See "The City National Bank Transaction
   - The CNB Special Meeting."  
       
   The CNB Special Meeting

   Subject to a successful conclusion of the Ongoing Negotiations,
   a special meeting of the stockholders of CNB (the "CNB Special
   Meeting")  will be  held on the date and at the  time and
   place set  forth in a Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders.
   Only  record holders  of the  Common Stock, $5.00 par value per
   share, of CNB (the "CNB Stock"), will be entitled to notice of
   and to  vote at the Special Meeting.  Currently, there are
   172,500 shares of CNB Stock outstanding, each of which would be
   entitled to one vote at the CNB Special Meeting.  

   Vote Required

   The  affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of
   the outstanding shares of CNB Stock is required to approve the
   CNB  Agreement.

   First Commercial, as the sole stockholder of TBT, will, subject
   to a successful conclusion of the Ongoing Negotiations, vote to
   approve the CNB Merger.  
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   The SNB Transaction 

   The SNB Merger

   Stockholders  of SNB are being asked to consider and vote upon
   a proposal to  approve the merger of  SNB with and into  Stone
   Fort (the  "SNB Merger") pursuant  to the terms of  a Plan and
   Agreement of Merger Among First Commercial, Stone Fort and SNB
   dated June 28, 1996 (the "SNB Agreement").  Under the terms of
   the SNB Agreement, each outstanding share of SNB Stock will be
   converted  into a  right to receive  1.04857 shares  of common
   stock,  $3.00 par  value per  share, of First  Commercial (the
   "First  Commercial  Stock").    Cash  will be  paid  by  First
   Commercial in lieu  of issuing fractional  shares.  The  First
   Commercial  Stock  and  cash  to  be  delivered  to   the  SNB
   Stockholders are  hereinafter referred  to as the  "SNB Merger
   Consideration."   SNB will have the right to terminate the SNB
   Agreement  if the price of  a share of  First Commercial Stock
   drops below $26.1375  per share  for a period  of time and  if
   First  Commercial does not agree to amend the SNB Agreement so
   that  the SNB  Merger Consideration  will include a  number of
   shares of First  Commercial Stock having a  market value equal
   to $6,303,600.  See "The Security  National Bank Transaction -
   The SNB Special Meeting."  

   The SNB Special Meeting

   A special meeting of the stockholders of SNB (the "SNB Special
   Meeting") will be  held on November 21, 1996, at  the time  and
   place set  forth in the accompanying Notice of Special Meeting
   of Stockholders.   Only  record holders  of the  Common Stock,
   $5.00 par value per share, of SNB (the "SNB Stock"), on October
   16, 1996 are  entitled to  notice of  and to  vote at  the SNB
   Special  Meeting.  On that  date there were  230,000 shares of
   SNB Stock outstanding, each  of which is entitled to  one vote
   at the SNB Special Meeting.  

   Vote Required

   The  affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of
   the outstanding shares of SNB Stock is required to approve the
   SNB  Agreement.    Directors,  executive  officers  and  their
   affiliates  who own  or  control approximately  30.13% of  the
   outstanding  shares of SNB Stock  entitled to vote  at the SNB
   Special Meeting have indicated that they will vote in favor of
   the SNB Merger.  See "The Security National Bank Transaction -
   Shares Entitled to Vote; Vote Required."
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   First Commercial, as the sole  stockholder of Stone Fort, will
   vote to approve the SNB Merger.  

   Reasons for the SNB Merger

   The Boards  of Directors of  First Commercial, Stone  Fort and
   SNB have determined that the SNB Merger, pursuant to the terms
   of the SNB Agreement, is desirable and in the best interest of
   each organization and its respective stockholders.

   The  Board  of  Directors  of  SNB  has recommended  that  SNB
   Stockholders   vote  for   the   approval,  ratification   and
   confirmation of the  Merger.  See "The Security  National Bank
   Transaction - The SNB Merger."  

   Regulatory Approval

   Consummation  of each  of the  CNB Merger  and the  SNB Merger
   requires the prior  approval of the Office  of the Comptroller
   of the Currency of the United States (the "OCC") and the Texas
   Department of  Banking.    Applications  for  such  regulatory
   approval  for the CNB Merger  were filed on July  18, 1996 and
   June  14,   1996,  respectively,  and  applications  for  such
   regulatory approval for the SNB Merger were filed on September
   11,  1996  and  July  17,  1996,  respectively.     The  Texas
   Department  of Banking has approved the CNB Merger and the SNB
   Merger.  See  "The City  National Bank Transaction  - The  CNB
   Merger" and "The Security National  Bank Transaction - The SNB
   Merger."

   Dissenting Stockholders

   Stockholders  of CNB  and  SNB who  comply  with the  specific
   procedures set forth in 12 U.S.C. Section 215a(b), (c) and (d),
   which are described elsewhere herein, will have the right to 
   dissent from  the CNB  Merger and  SNB Merger, respectively, in
   which event,  if such merger is consummated, they may be entitled
   to receive in cash the  fair value of their  shares of CNB  Stock
   and  SNB  Stock, respectively.   See  "The City  National Bank
   Transaction  - The CNB Merger" and "The Security National Bank
   Transaction - The SNB Merger."

   Federal Income Tax Consequences

   Each of  the CNB Merger and  the SNB Merger will  qualify as a
   tax-free  corporate  reorganization  for  federal  income  tax
   purposes  if it  satisfies  the specific  requirements of  the
   Internal Revenue Code  of 1986, as  amended (the "Code"),  the
   Treasury  regulations  promulgated  thereunder  and  pertinent
   judicial decisions.  The  most important of these requirements
   is that: (i) no stock of TBT or Stone  Fort may be used in the
   transactions; (ii) substantially all  of the properties of CNB
   and SNB, respectively, must be acquired by TBT and Stone Fort,
   respectively, in  connection with  each merger; and  (iii) the
   stockholders  of  each  of   CNB  and  SNB  must  maintain   a
   "continuity
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   of interest"  in First Commercial  after each  merger.   Based
   upon  the  representation  that  these  requirements  will  be
   satisfied in  connection with the transaction,  and subject to
   certain other assumptions and representations set forth in its
   opinion,  Friday, Eldredge  &  Clark, special  tax counsel  to
   First Commercial, will render its opinion to the effect  that,
   among other things, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized
   for federal income tax purposes  by the stockholders of either
   CNB or SNB solely  upon receipt of the First  Commercial Stock
   in exchange  for their  shares of CNB  Stock or  SNB Stock  in
   connection  with each  merger.   See  "The City  National Bank
   Transaction - The  CNB Merger" and "The Security National Bank
   Transaction - The SNB Merger."
   <PAGE>


    Selected Financial Data - First Commercial

    The  following selected financial  data should be read  in conjunction with
    the more detailed information and financial statements, including the notes
    thereto, set forth  in this document and incorporated herein  by reference.
    See "Information Concerning First Commercial."  


<TABLE>

                                              FIRST COMMERCIAL CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
                                                      (In thousands, except per share data)


                                                                   (Unaudited)

<CAPTION>


                                     Six Months Ended June 30 <F1>                 Year Ended December 31,
  
                                                                                                                        

                                         1996        1995         1995          1994         1993         1992         1991

       <S>                            <C>          <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>

        Period Ended:
         Net Interest Income          $ 105,718     $  87,423   $  184,550     $ 159,445    $ 144,574    $ 133,408     $ 119,056
         Provision for Possible                                                                                                  
          Loan and Lease Losses           3,125         1,259        3,059        (3,092)       4,416       8,941          9,992 
         Net Income                      32,583        26,417       56,910        50,308       45,965      39,967         33,961 
         Per Common Share 
          Data: <F2>
           Net Income                     1.19          1.01         2.17          1.96         1.74          1.52         1.35
           Cash Dividends                  .42           .38          .78           .67          .54           .42          .36 
           Book Value                    16.36         14.31        15.81         13.49        12.66         11.18        10.23


        Average Assets                5,202,754     4,498,053    4,652,368      4,235,586    3,812,409    3,313,162    2,997,988
        Average Common Equity           445,832       367,668      378,807        337,557      310,252      271,598      229,975
        Average Total Equity            445,832       367,668      378,807        339,244      320,872      282,218      239,460

        Ratios(%) 
         Return on:       
           Average Assets                 1.26           1.18         1.22           1.19         1.21         1.21         1.13
           Average Common Equity         14.74          14.49        15.02          14.87        14.43        14.27        14.30
        Average Total Equity
           to Average Assets              8.57           8.17         8.14           8.01         8.42         8.52         7.99
                                                                                                                     

<FN>
<F1>                                                                                                                            

       The unaudited  operating results for First  Commercial for the  six months ended June  30, 1996 and  1995,
       in the opinion of  First Commercial  management, included all  adjustments (consisting  solely of  normal recurring
       adjustments) necessary  for a  fair presentation.   Interim  results for  the six   months  ended June  30, 1996,  
       are  not necessarily indicative of results for the full year 1996.
</FN>

<FN>
<F2>

       All per share data has been restated to reflect the 10%  stock dividend declared July 1992, the 3 for 2 stock split 
       in the form of  a stock  dividend   declared November   1993,  the 5%  stock dividend declared  November 1994, and
       the 7%  stock dividend declared November 1995.  
</FN>
</TABLE>



<PAGE>
Comparative Per Share Data
   
Information presented below may not  be indicative of the results that
actually would have occurred if  the combination had  been in effect 
on the dates indicated  or indicative of future results.  Additionally,
such information is based upon an exchange ratio of 1.0116 for the CNB
Merger.  As discussed elsewhere herein, the CNB Merger is subject to
Ongoing Negotiations.  Given such negotiations, First Commercial 
believes that an exchange ratio of 1.0116 reflects the highest purchase
price that it will pay in connection with the CNB Merger.
    
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Six Months Ended June 30, <F1>              Years Ended December 31,
                                                   ---------------------------                  --------------------
                                                                                                                          
                                                     1996            1995                1995             1994         1993
                                                    ------          ------              ------           ------       ------ 


<S>                                                 <C>               <C>               <C>              <C>           <C>

Earnings Per Common Share (before the  
cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle common share):

Historical:
First Commercial <F2>                                1.19              1.01              2.17             1.96          1.74
CNB                                                  1.17              0.79              1.54             2.05          2.38
SNB                                                  1.15              0.86              1.89             1.83          2.26
Pro Forma - First Commercial                         1.19              1.01              2.16             1.96          1.75
Pro Forma Equivalent Share Basis  - 
CNB/SNB(3                                            1.23              1.04              2.23             2.02          1.80
                                                                                                                       
Cash Dividends Per Common Share:                                                                               
                                                                                                                             
Historical:                                                                                                                  
First Commercial <F2>                                0.42              0.38              0.78             0.67              
CNB                                                     0                 0                0              0.25          0.54
SNB                                                  0.30              0.30              0.60             0.60             0
Pro Forma - First Commercial                         0.42              0.37              0.77             0.66          0.45
Pro Forma Equivalent Share Basis -                                                                                      0.53
 CNB/SNB(3)                                          0.43              0.38              0.80             0.68          0.55
Book Value Per Common Share (period                                                           
  end):                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                            
Historical:                                         16.36              ---              15.81             ---            ---
First Commercial <F2>                               15.39              ---              14.39             ---            ---
CNB                                                 16.02              ---              15.46             ---            ---
SNB                                                 16.34              ---              15.79             ---            ---
Pro Forma - First Commercial
Pro Forma Equivalent Share Basis -                   16.87             ---              16.31             ---            ---
  CNCB/SNB <F3>                                                                
                                                                         
                                                                         
<FN>                                                                     
<F1> The unaudited operating results for First  Commercial, CNB and SNB for
     the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, in the opinion of  First
     Commercial,  CNB and SNB management,  included all  adjustments 
     (consisting  solely of normal  recurring adjustments)  necessary for
     a  fair presentation.   Interim  results  for the  six months  ended
     June  30, 1996,  are not necessarily indicative of results for the 
     full year 1996.
</FN>

<FN>
<F2> All First Commercial Corporation historical  and pro forma per share
     data  has been restated to reflect the 3 for  2 stock split in the
     form of a stock dividend  declared November 1993, the  5% stock dividend
     declared November 1994, and  the 7% stock dividend declared November 
     1995.
</FN>

<FN>
<F3> The pro  forma equivalent  share amounts are  computed by  multiplying
     First Commercial's  pro forma  share information by 1.0327.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
                      THE CITY NATIONAL BANK TRANSACTION


   Information in  this  section relates  to the proposed merger 
   of City National Bank,  Whitehouse, Texas ("CNB") into  Tyler
   Bank and Trust,  N.A., Tyler,  Texas ("TBT"),  a  wholly-owned
   national banking  association of  First Commercial  Corporation
   ("First Commercial")  (the  "CNB Merger").   For  a discussion
   of the Security National Bank  Merger, see the information 
   contained under the heading "The Security National Bank
   Transaction."

   General
      
   Subject to a successful outcome of currently ongoing 
   negotiations between First Commercial and CNB with regard
   to purchase price (the "Ongoing Negotiations"), this Joint
   Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be furnished to the stockholders
   of CNB  in connection  with the  solicitation of proxies on
   behalf  of its  Board  of Directors  for use  at a special 
   meeting  of stockholders  of  CNB  (the "CNB  Special Meeting")
   to be held  on the date  and at the  time and place specified 
   in a Notice  of Special  Meeting of Stockholders or any 
   adjournment thereof.
       
   CNB and  First Commercial  each have supplied  all information
   included herein with respect to itself.  
   
   The CNB Special Meeting
      
   The purpose of the CNB Special Meeting will be to consider and
   vote upon a proposal to approve the CNB Merger pursuant to the
   terms  of  a  Plan   and  Agreement  of  Merger  among   First
   Commercial,  TBT  and   CNB  dated  May  9,   1996, as amended
   (the  "CNB  Agreement").  Subject to the outcome of the Ongoing
   Negotiations, under the  terms  of the  CNB  Agreement, each
   outstanding  share of common stock of CNB, $5.00 par value per
   share (the "CNB  Stock"), will be canceled and  converted into
   the right to receive 1.01155 shares of First Commercial common
   stock,  $3.00  par  value  per share  (the  "First  Commercial
   Stock"), with  cash  payment due  in  lieu of  any  fractional
   shares.   Given the  Ongoing Negotiations,  First  Commercial
   believes that an exchange ratio of 1.01155 reflects the highest
   purchase price that it will pay in connection with the CNB Merger.
   The  First  Commercial Stock  and  cash in  lieu  of fractional
   shares to  be  delivered to  CNB stockholders  are hereinafter
   referred  to  as the  "CNB Merger  Consideration."   See "The
   City National Bank Transaction - The CNB Merger."
       
   Subject to the outcome of the Ongoing Negotiations, CNB may
   terminate the Agreement  if the average of the bid and asked
   prices of a share of First Commercial Stock as reported on the
   Nasdaq National  Market for  the twenty  business days
   preceding the  Closing  Date, based  on  the average  of  such
   prices as calculated  for each  such day, shall  be less  than
   $26.669 per share.  The average  of the bid and asked price of
   a  share of the First Commercial Stock on October 17, 1996, was
   $34.625.

   Shares Entitled to Vote; Vote Required

   Only holders of record of the CNB Stock will be  entitled
   <PAGE>
   to notice of and to vote at the CNB Special Meeting.  Currently,
   the  number  of  outstanding  shares  of  the  CNB Stock  is
   172,500, each of which would be  entitled to one vote on each matter
   to  come before  the  CNB  Special Meeting.    Under  national
   banking  laws   approval  of  the  CNB   Merger  requires  the
   affirmative  vote of the holders  of at least two-thirds (2/3)
   of  the outstanding shares of CNB Stock.  Abstentions will not
   be  counted  as  affirmative  votes.   

   Solicitation, Voting and Revocation of Proxies

   In addition to soliciting proxies by mail, directors, officers
   and   employees   of   CNB,   without   receiving   additional
   compensation therefor, may solicit proxies by telephone and in
   person.  Arrangements will  also be made with brokerage  firms
   and other  custodians,  nominees and  fiduciaries  to  forward
   solicitation materials to the  beneficial owners of CNB Stock,
   and  CNB will  reimburse such  parties for  reasonable out-of-
   pocket expenses incurred in connection therewith.  The cost of
   soliciting proxies is being paid by CNB.

   The    proxies    that    accompany    this     Joint    Proxy
   Statement/Prospectus permit  each holder  of CNB Stock  on the
   CNB  Record Date to  vote on all matters  that come before the
   CNB Special Meeting.  When  a stockholder specifies his choice
   on the  proxy with respect to  a matter being  voted upon, the
   shares represented  by the proxy  will be voted  in accordance
   with  such specification.   If no such  specification is made,
   the  shares will  be  voted in  favor of  approval of  the CNB
   Merger.  A proxy  may be revoked by (i) giving  written notice
   of revocation at any time before its exercise to Nancy Duress,
   Secretary,  P.O.  Box  710,  Whitehouse,  Texas  75791,   (ii)
   executing and  delivering to Nancy  Duress at any  time before
   its  exercise  a proxy  bearing  a  subsequent  date or  (iii)
   attending the CNB Special Meeting and voting in person.

   The Board  of Directors of CNB is not aware of any business to
   be   acted  upon  at  the   CNB  Special  Meeting  other  than
   consideration of  the CNB Merger.   If, however,  other proper
   matters  are brought before  the CNB  Special Meeting,  or any
   adjournments  thereof, the  persons appointed as  proxies will
   have discretion
   <PAGE>
   to vote or abstain from voting thereon according to their best
   judgment.  

   The CNB Merger

   General

   On June  18, 1996, and July 24, 1996,  the Boards of Directors
   of First  Commercial and CNB, respectively,  each approved the
   CNB Agreement.   The description  of the CNB  Agreement herein
   does  not purport  to  be complete  and  is qualified  in  its
   entirety by reference to  the CNB Agreement, which is  made an
   exhibit  to the  Registration  Statement of  which this  Joint
   Proxy  Statement/Prospectus  is  a  part  and is  incorporated
   herein by reference.  
      
   During September, 1996, First Commercial became aware of certain
   issues regarding the CNB Merger which to date have not been
   resolved, and which have resulted in commencement of the Ongoing
   Negotiations.  The parties to the CNB Merger are attempting to
   resolve such issues in order to close the CNB Merger prior to
   March 31, 1997.
       
      
   Subject to the outcome of the Ongoing Negotiations, under the CNB
   Agreement, CNB will be merged into TBT, and each share  of CNB
   Stock  outstanding on  the  Effective Date,  as  defined herein,
   will be converted  into the right  to receive 1.01155 shares of
   First Commercial Stock.   The exchange ratio was based upon
   historical and projected  earnings of CNB, the amounts of CNB
   assets and liabilities, and the market value of First Commercial
   Stock.  Projected  earnings  were  based  primarily on historical
   trends.  Given the Ongoing Negotiations, First Commercial believes
   that an exchange ratio of 1.01155 reflects the highest purchase
   price that it will pay in connection with the CNB Merger.  
       
   First Commercial  is an Arkansas corporation  and a multi-bank
   holding company registered under  the Bank Holding Company Act
   of 1956, as amended  ("BHCA").  CNB and TBT  are each national
   banking associations  operating under  the laws of  the United
   States of America.

   Stockholders of CNB will exchange their stock certificates for
   new certificates evidencing shares of  First Commercial Stock.
   After  the CNB Merger, and  until so exchanged,  the shares of
   CNB  Stock will represent the  right to receive  the number of
   shares of First Commercial Stock into which such shares of CNB
   Stock  will   be  converted.    See   "Distribution  of  First
   Commercial Stock Certificates" below.

   Reasons for the CNB Merger

   Several factors were important in  the CNB Board's decision to
   pursue this  opportunity for a merger  with First Commercial's
   subsidiary,  TBT.  First, based  on the market  price of First
   Commercial's Stock  at the time the negotiations began, it was
   apparent that the value of the proposed transaction was in the
   best   interest   of  shareholders.      A   second  important
   consideration  of  the  Board  of  Directors  was  that  First
   Commercial's Stock  prices are  quoted on the  Nasdaq National
   Market and there is apparently sufficient market volume in the
   stock  to  afford  shareholders  of  CNB  an  opportunity  for
   <PAGE>
   liquidity.     A  third  important   consideration  was  First
   Commercial's sound record  of dividend payout.   A fourth  and
   extremely  important  consideration in  the  decision  was the
   financial soundness of First Commercial.
   Based on  the  financial information  provided  CNB  directors
   concerning the financial performance  of First Commercial over
   the preceding two years, it was apparent that First Commercial
   met  or exceeded  all soundness  criteria comparable  with its
   peer group.   Additionally, its profitability  performance had
   been at or  above levels  of peer financial  institutions.   A
   fifth important  consideration was the  general environment of
   the  commercial  banking  industry  in this  country  and  the
   substantially  enhanced  activity  of  merger  and acquisition
   opportunities in the industry.  

   In  summary, the Board of  Directors of CNB  believes that the
   proposed   CNB  Merger  is  in   the  best  interests  of  its
   shareholders.  

   Federal Income Tax Consequences

   The  following is  a  discussion of  certain  of the  material
   federal income  tax considerations in connection  with the CNB
   Merger  and the  tax  opinion  of Friday,  Eldredge  &  Clark,
   special tax counsel to First Commercial.

   The  CNB   Merger  will   qualify  as  a   tax-free  corporate
   reorganization  for federal income tax purposes under Sections
   368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code, as
   amended   (the   "Code"),   if  it   satisfies   the  specific
   requirements   of  the   Code,  the   regulations  promulgated
   thereunder,  and  pertinent  judicial  decisions.    The  most
   important  of these requirements is  that (i) no  stock of TBT
   may  be used in the transaction, (ii) substantially all of the
   properties of CNB must  be acquired by TBT in  connection with
   the CNB Merger  (the "Substantially All Test"),  and (iii) the
   stockholders of CNB must, collectively as a  group, maintain a
   "continuity  of interest"  in First  Commercial after  the CNB
   Merger (the "Continuity of Interest Test"). 

   The merger transaction  does not  contemplate the  use of  any
   stock  of  TBT  in  the transaction,  and,  accordingly,  this
   requirement should  be satisfied.   For private  letter ruling
   purposes,  the  Internal  Revenue  Service  ("IRS")  generally
   regards the Substantially All Test to be satisfied if at least
   90% of  the fair market value of CNB's net assets and at least
   70% of the fair market value of CNB's gross assets held by CNB
   immediately  prior   to  the   transaction  are   acquired  in
   connection with  the CNB Merger.   Management of CNB   and TBT
   believe that this  test will be  satisfied in connection  with
   the  transaction contemplated  by the  CNB Merger.     The IRS
   takes the position  that the Continuity of Interest  Test will
   be satisfied if  the former CNB  stockholders receive, in  the
   CNB  Merger, a  number  of shares  of  First Commercial  Stock
   having  a value, as of the Effective Date (as defined herein),
   equal to at least fifty percent (50%) of the value  of all the
   outstanding stock of CNB  as of such  date.  In general,  this
   requires the stockholders of CNB to 
   <PAGE>
   collectively surrender at  least 50%  of their   CNB Stock  in
   exchange for First  Commercial Stock  in the CNB  Merger.   In
   addition, in order for  the Continuity of Interest Test  to be
   satisfied,  this 50%  continuity of stock  ownership generally
   must be maintained for a  meaningful period of time  following
   the CNB  Merger.   Moreover, at the  time of  the CNB  Merger,
   there  can  be no  plan  or  intention  on  the  part  of  the
   shareholders of  CNB to collectively  dispose of an  amount of
   the First Commercial Stock that would cause the 50% continuity
   of stock ownership requirement to not be satisfied.  

   Accordingly,   assuming   the  Substantially   All   Test  and
   Continuity of Interest Test  are satisfied, and provided other
   specific  requirements contained in the  Code, the regulations
   promulgated thereunder, and  pertinent judicial decisions  are
   met, the  transaction should  qualify as a  tax-free corporate
   reorganization for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the
   provisions of  Sections 368(a)(1)(A)  and 368(a)(2)(D) of  the
   Code.

   If  the   CNB  Merger   qualifies  as  a   tax-free  corporate
   reorganization, the  material federal income  tax consequences
   of  the CNB Merger will be as follows:   (i)  no material gain
   or loss  will be recognized by CNB, First Commercial or TBT as
   a  result of  the CNB  Merger; (ii)  no gain  or loss  will be
   recognized  by the  shareholders of  CNB upon  the  receipt of
   First Commercial Stock solely in exchange  for their shares of
   CNB Stock in  connection with  the CNB Merger;  (iii) the  tax
   basis  of the shares of First Commercial stock received by the
   shareholders  of CNB in the CNB Merger will, in each instance,
   be  the  same  as  the  basis  of  the  shares  of  CNB  Stock
   surrendered in  exchange therefor; (iv) the  holding period of
   the  shares   of  First  Commercial  Stock   received  by  the
   shareholders  of CNB in the CNB Merger will, in each instance,
   include  the  holding  period  of  the  shares  of  CNB  Stock
   exchanged therefor, provided that the shares of CNB Stock were
   held as capital assets on the  date of the CNB Merger; and (v)
   the payment of cash to shareholders of CNB  in lieu of issuing
   fractional shares of First Commercial Stock will be treated as
   if  the fractional  shares  were distributed  as  part of  the
   exchange and then redeemed by  First Commercial for cash,  and
   any such payments will  be treated as having been  received by
   the  shareholder  as  a  distribution  in  redemption  of  the
   fractional  share interest,  subject to provisions  of Section
   302 of the Code.

   Shareholders of CNB who exercise dissenters rights and receive
   cash for their shares  of CNB Stock will be  treated as having
   received such  cash as  a distribution  in redemption  of such
   shareholder's  CNB  Stock,  subject   to  the  conditions  and
   limitations of Section 302 of the Code.

   If the CNB  Merger does  not qualify as  a tax-free  corporate
   reorganization,  the transaction will  be treated  for federal
   income tax purposes as a taxable purchase by  First Commercial
   of
   <PAGE>
   the CNB Stock.  In  such event, the CNB Merger will constitute
   a taxable transaction to the shareholders of  CNB and possibly
   also  a taxable transaction  to TBT.   In such event,  gain or
   loss  will be  recognized by  the shareholders  of CNB  to the
   extent of the difference between (i) the fair market value, on
   the Effective Date,  of the shares  of First Commercial  Stock
   received  in connection  with  the CNB  Merger,  and (ii)  the
   adjusted basis of the  shares of CNB Stock surrendered  in the
   transaction.  The  fair market value  of the First  Commercial
   Stock on  the Effective Date may be determined on the basis of
   the average high  and low selling prices of  such stock on the
   day of the transaction.   If the transaction does  not qualify
   for  tax-free reorganization treatment, (i) the holding period
   for the shares of First Commercial Stock to be received by the
   shareholders of CNB  will commence  on the  day following  the
   date of the  transaction; (ii)  gain or loss  would likely  be
   recognized by  CNB on the transfer of its assets to TBT to the
   extent  of the difference between the fair market value of the
   assets and  the adjusted basis of  the assets in the  hands of
   CNB on the Effective Date and (iii) the holding period for the
   assets of CNB to be  received by TBT would likely commence  on
   the date following the transaction.

   The foregoing  discussion is limited to  matters pertaining to
   federal  income tax law.  Moreover,  because of the complexity
   of  federal, state and local tax laws, the tax consequences to
   any  particular shareholder  may  be affected  by matters  not
   pertaining to the CNB Merger.   Accordingly, it is recommended
   that  each shareholder  of CNB  consult his  own personal  tax
   advisor  concerning  the  specific  federal,  state and  local
   income tax consequences of the CNB Merger.

   Rights of Dissenting CNB Stockholders

   Pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Section 215a, any holder of record of CNB
   Stock who  objects to the proposed CNB Merger and who fully complies
   with  all of the provisions of Section 215 (but not otherwise)
   shall be entitled to  demand and receive payment for  all (but
   not  less than  all) of  his shares  of CNB  Stock if  the CNB
   Merger is consummated.

   Any  shareholder  of CNB  who objects  to  the CNB  Merger and
   desires to receive payment for his CNB Stock:

        1.   Must file a written objection to the CNB Merger with
   CNB either  prior to the  CNB Special  Meeting or  at the  CNB
   Special Meeting, but before the vote is taken, or he must vote
   against approval of the CNB Merger at the CNB Special Meeting;
   AND

        2.   Must file with TBT a written  notice of his election
   to  dissent  within  thirty  (30)  days  after  the   date  of
   consummation of the CNB Merger, and the notice of dissent must
   contain the shareholder's full name and address, the number of
   shares of CNB  Stock held by him, and a  demand for payment of
   the value of his shares; AND

   <PAGE>
        3.   Must  concurrently with  the  giving of  the  notice
   referred to  in subparagraph  2 above submit  his certificates
   for  CNB Stock to Dana Gregory, Secretary of TBT, for notation
   thereon of the shareholder's election to dissent.

   Any notices required to be given to CNB should be forwarded to
   City National Bank, 1125  Highway 110 North, Whitehouse, Texas
   75791, to the attention of Nancy Duress, Secretary.

   Any notices required to be given to TBT should be forwarded to
   Tyler Bank and  Trust, 100 East Ferguson,  Tyler, Texas 75702,
   to the attention of Dana Gregory, Secretary.

   If  the  CNB Merger  is approved,  TBT  will promptly  mail by
   certified  mail to each shareholder  who has complied with the
   conditions above written notice of such approval, addressed to
   the shareholder at  such address  as he has  furnished CNB  in
   writing,  or  if none,  at  the  shareholder's address  as  it
   appears on the records of  CNB.  Within thirty (30) days after
   the date  of consummation of  the CNB Merger,  the shareholder
   must  make  the written  election  to dissent  and  demand for
   payment described in subparagraph 2 above.

   The  value of  the  shares of  CNB  Stock held  by  dissenting
   shareholders shall be ascertained, as of the Effective Date of
   the CNB Merger, by an  appraisal made by a committee  of three
   persons,  composed  of (a)  one selected  by  the vote  of the
   holders of the majority of the CNB Stock, the owners of  which
   are  entitled  to payment  in cash,  (b)  one selected  by the
   directors of TBT, and (c) one selected by the two so selected.
   The valuation agreed upon  by any two of the  three appraisers
   shall govern.  If the value so fixed shall not be satisfactory
   to any dissenting shareholder  who has requested payment, such
   shareholder may, within five (5)  days after being notified of
   the appraised value of the  shares, appeal to the  Comptroller
   of the Currency of  the United States of America  (the "OCC"),
   which shall cause  a reappraisal  to be made,  which shall  be
   final and binding as to the value of the shares.
      
   If  within ninety (90) days  from the date  of consummation of
   the CNB Merger for any reason one or more of the appraisers is
   not  selected or the appraisers fail to determine the value of
   the shares of CNB Stock, the OCC shall upon written request of
   any  interested party  cause an  appraisal to  be made,  which
   shall be  final and binding  on all parties.   The expenses of
   the OCC in  making the  reappraisal or the  appraisal, as  the
   case  may be, shall be  paid by TBT.   The value of the shares
   ascertained   shall  be  promptly   paid  to   the  dissenting
   shareholders by TBT.  The shares of First  Commercial Stock
   that  would have been  delivered to such dissenting shareholders
   had they  not requested  payment shall be  sold  by First  
   Commercial at  an advertised  public auction,
   <PAGE>
   and First Commercial  shall have the right to purchase any of
   such shares at such  public auction, if  it  is the  highest 
   bidder  therefor,  for the  purpose of reselling such  shares
   within  thirty (30) days  thereafter to such person or persons
   and at such price, not less than  par, as  First Commercial's
   Board of  Directors by  resolution may determine.  If the shares
   are sold  at public  auction at a price  greater than  the amount
   paid to  the  dissenting shareholders, the excess in such sale 
   price shall be  paid to such shareholders.
       
   If holders of  more than  17,250 shares of  CNB Stock  perfect
   their dissenters'  rights, CNB,  First Commercial and  TBT may
   elect not to  consummate the  CNB Merger, in  which event  the
   dissenters'  rights described in this section would terminate.
   However, it is the intent of management of First Commercial to
   accommodate those CNB shareholders  electing to dissent to the
   extent that funds may be obtained or financing may be arranged
   to  purchase  their  shares  and  to   the  extent  that  such
   accommodation does  not create tax,  accounting or  regulatory
   obstacles.

   The foregoing does not  purport to be a complete  statement of
   the  provisions  of Section  215a of  Title  12 of  the United
   States  Code, and it is qualified in its entirety by reference
   to such provisions, which are reproduced in full as Appendix A
   to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

   Upon  compliance  with  the statutory  procedures,  dissenting
   shareholders will not  have any rights as shareholders  of CNB
   or  of First  Commercial, including,  among other  things, the
   right to receive  dividends or  the right to  vote on  matters
   submitted for shareholder consideration.

   Conditions of the CNB Merger

   In addition to being subject to a successful outcome of the
   Ongoing Negotiations, consummation of the  CNB  Merger is
   conditioned  upon  the occurrence of certain events on or prior
   to the Effective Date including, among other things, the 
   following: (i) approval of the  CNB Merger by the  stockholders 
   of CNB; (ii) confirmation by First Commercial and  CNB of the 
   truth of  their respective representations  and  warranties  and
   compliance  with  their respective covenants as set forth in the
   CNB Agreement;  (iii) the absence of any court or governmental
   proceeding undertaken or threatened to restrain, enjoin, prohibit,
   or obtain damages for the  transaction contemplated by the  CNB
   Agreement which, in the opinion of  either First Commercial or CNB,
   would make the  consummation  of the  CNB  Merger inadvisable; (iv)
   the absence  of  any  suit,   action  or  proceedings  pending  or
   threatened  against First  Commercial or  CNB or  any  of each
   other's officers or directors  which, if successful, would, in
   the   reasonable  judgment   of  CNB   or   First  Commercial,
   respectively, have a material  adverse effect on the financial
   condition  of  First  Commercial  or  CNB,  respectively;  (v)
   receipt by First Commercial and CNB  of letters, as considered
   necessary,  from  each  other's independent  certified  public
   accountants  relating  to  certain  financial  statements  and
   information of the other and an opinion <PAGE>
   from Ernst &  Young that  the pooling of  interests method  of
   accounting  applies to the  CNB Merger; (vi)  receipt by First
   Commercial and CNB  of certain opinions  from CNB's and  First
   Commercial's  counsel, respectively;  (vii)  receipt by  First
   Commercial from affiliates of  CNB of an agreement restricting
   disposition of First Commercial Stock for  a certain period of
   time; (viii) receipt by First Commercial and CNB of an opinion
   from  tax  counsel  addressing  the tax  consequences  of  the
   contemplated CNB Merger;  and (ix) the absence of any material
   adverse  change  in  the   financial  condition,  business  or
   operations of either First Commercial or CNB.

   All of these conditions are expected to be met.

   Any of  the conditions set  forth above may  be waived  at the
   discretion of the respective institutions except as  otherwise
   provided  by law.   However, neither First  Commercial nor CNB
   will  waive any condition if  such waiver, in  the judgment of
   its respective Board of  Directors, would result in materially
   adverse consequences to it or its stockholders.

   Regulatory Approval

   Consummation  of the  CNB  Merger requires  the prior  written
   approval  of the  OCC  and the  Texas  Department of  Banking.
   Applications for such approval were filed on July 18, 1996 and
   June 14, 1996,  respectively.  The Texas Department of Banking
   has approved the CNB Merger.
      
   Although no  assurance can  be provided, First  Commercial and
   CNB  currently expect the CNB  Merger to be  consummated on or
   before March 31, 1997.  See "Termination of the CNB Merger"
   below.
       
   Termination of the CNB Merger
      
   The CNB Agreement provides that  it may be terminated, whether
   before or after shareholder approval, by mutual consent of the
   Boards  of Directors of First  Commercial and CNB  at any time
   before  the Closing (as defined in the CNB Agreement).  Either
   First  Commercial or CNB, at its option, may terminate the CNB
   Agreement  (unless  such  terminating  party  has  breached  a
   covenant under  the CNB Agreement)  if the Closing  Date shall
   not have occurred on or before March 31, 1997.
       
   Either First Commercial or CNB  may terminate the Agreement if
   any  of   the  conditions  precedent  to   its  obligation  to
   consummate the CNB Merger have not been met at or prior to the
   Closing, or if it  shall have discovered a material  breach by
   the other  party of any representation,  warranty or agreement
   contained  in the CNB Agreement that has not been cured within
   twenty  (20)  days of  the time  that  written notice  of such
   breach  is received by such  other party.   See "Conditions of
   the CNB Merger" above.

   Effective Date
   <PAGE>
      
   The CNB  Agreement provides that  the CNB Merger  shall become
   effective  at  the  time and  on  the  date  specified in  the
   approval  of  merger issued  by  the OCC  (the  "CNB Effective
   Date").  Although no assurance can be given, the CNB Effective
   Date is expected to be on or before March 31, 1997.
       
   Distribution of First Commercial Stock Certificates

   After  the CNB  Effective  Date, each  holder of  certificates
   previously evidencing  shares of CNB Stock will be required to
   surrender such  certificates  for transfer  and  cancellation.
   Upon  surrender  each   holder  will  receive   certificate(s)
   representing the  number of shares of  First Commercial Common
   Stock  which the holders of such shares of CNB Stock will have
   the  right  to  receive   (except  for  any  fractional  share
   interests as described below in "Fractional Shares"), together
   with  any dividends which have been declared on such shares of
   First Commercial Common  Stock and to  which such holders  are
   entitled.

   Holders  of CNB  Stock  on the  CNB  Effective Date  shall  be
   entitled to  receive  dividends declared  by First  Commercial
   subsequent  to the  CNB  Effective Date,  but payment  of such
   dividends will not  be required of First Commercial until such
   persons have delivered  their certificates representing shares
   of CNB Stock in  exchange for certificates representing shares
   of First Commercial Stock.  

   As soon as  practicable after consummation of  the CNB Merger,
   transmittal  forms will be sent to stockholders of CNB for use
   in   forwarding   to   First   Commercial's   transfer   agent
   certificates previously evidencing CNB Stock for surrender and
   exchange for certificates  evidencing First Commercial  Stock.
   Until  so surrendered,  certificates  formerly evidencing  CNB
   Stock  will be deemed  for all corporate  purposes (except for
   payment of dividends to CNB stockholders which may be withheld
   pending  exchange of  certificates) to  evidence the  right to
   receive the number  of whole shares of  First Commercial Stock
   and the right  to receive  cash in lieu  of fractional  shares
   which the  holder thereof would  be entitled  to receive  upon
   surrender.   Stockholders of  CNB are requested  not to submit
   stock  certificates  for  exchange until  they  have  received
   written instructions to do so.

   If outstanding certificates  for shares of  CNB Stock are  not
   surrendered,  or if payment for  them is not  claimed prior to
   such  date on which such payment would otherwise escheat to or
   become the property  of any governmental  unit or agency,  the
   unclaimed item shall, to the extent permitted by the abandoned
   property and/or any other  applicable law, become the property
   of First Commercial (and  to the extent not in  its possession
   shall be  paid over to  it), free and  clear of all  claims or
   interests  of any  person previously  entitled to  such items.
   Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  neither  First  Commercial's
   transfer agent nor any party to the CNB Merger shall be liable
   to any holder of CNB
   <PAGE>
   Stock for any amount  paid to any governmental unit  or agency
   having jurisdiction  of such  unclaimed items pursuant  to the
   abandoned   property  or   other   applicable  law   of   such
   jurisdiction.  

   Fractional Shares

   No fractional  shares of First Commercial Stock will be issued
   for shares of  CNB Stock.   In lieu  of fractional  interests,
   First Commercial shall pay to such persons who would otherwise
   receive  fractional shares  cash  in an  amount  equal to  the
   market value of such fractional shares determined on the basis
   that one share of  First Commercial Common Stock shall  have a
   value equal  to the  average of  the bid  and asked  prices of
   First Commercial  Common  Stock  on the  Closing  Date.    See
   "Federal Income Tax Consequences" above.

   Dilution

   Each common  stockholder of CNB  who exchanges his  stock will
   receive  a  voting  interest  exactly  in  proportion  to  his
   relative voting common stock interest in relation to other CNB
   stockholders before  the combination is effected.   Each share
   of CNB Stock presently held by CNB stockholders will represent
   less  of a percentage voting  interest in the  total number of
   outstanding shares of First  Commercial (subsequent to the CNB
   Merger)  than it now represents  as a percentage  of the total
   outstanding shares of CNB.

   Accounting Treatment

   The CNB Merger will be accounted for as a pooling of interests
   under generally  accepted accounting  principles.   The assets
   and liabilities  of CNB will be reflected  in the consolidated
   financial statements  of First Commercial at  their book value
   as reflected in CNB's financial statements.  Expenses incurred
   in connection with  the CNB  Merger will be  considered as  an
   expense of First Commercial.

   A  condition  of consummating  the  CNB Merger  is  that First
   Commercial  receive an opinion from Ernst & Young LLP that the
   pooling of interests method of  accounting applies to the  CNB
   Merger.  Management of First Commercial expects this condition
   to be met.

   Registration  of  First  Commercial  Common  Stock  Under  the
   Securities Act

   The  shares  of First  Commercial Stock  to  be issued  to CNB
   stockholders in the CNB Merger  have been registered under the
   Securities  Act of  1933, as  amended (the  "Securities Act"),
   thereby  allowing  such shares  to  be  freely traded  without
   restriction by persons who  will not be "affiliates" of  First
   Commercial and who were not affiliates of CNB, as that term is
   defined in the Securities Act.
   <PAGE>
   Directors  and certain officers and stockholders of CNB may be
   deemed to be  "affiliates" of  CNB within the  meaning of  the
   Securities Act.   Accordingly, resales by such  persons of any
   shares of First Commercial  Stock received by them in  the CNB
   Merger are restricted  and may be  made only if such  stock is
   registered under the Securities  Act or an exemption from  the
   registration requirements of the Securities Act  is available.
   All  such persons  should carefully  consider  the limitations
   imposed by Rules 144 and 145 promulgated under  the Securities
   Act ("Rule 144" and "Rule 145") prior to effecting any resales
   of such First Commercial  Stock.

   Pursuant  to Rule 145, the sale of First Commercial Stock held
   by those persons who are affiliates of CNB will  be subject to
   certain restrictions.   For two years  following the Effective
   Date, such persons may sell the First Commercial Stock only if
   (i) First  Commercial has  filed all  reports required  to  be
   filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
   1934, as  amended (the  "Exchange Act"), during  the preceding
   twelve months,  (ii) such  First Commercial  Stock is sold  in
   "brokers'  transactions" as  that term  is defined  in Section
   4(4)  of the  Securities Act,  (iii) the  person selling  such
   First  Commercial Stock  does not solicit  or arrange  for the
   solicitation of orders to  buy such First Commercial Stock  in
   anticipation  of or  in connection  with such  transaction nor
   make any payment in connection with the offer or sale of  such
   First Commercial Stock to any person other than the broker who
   executes the order to sell, and (iv) sales made by such person
   within  the preceding  three months  do not  exceed 1%  of the
   outstanding  shares  of  that  class.   Shares  of  the  First
   Commercial  Stock held for more  than two years  but less than
   three years after the CNB Effective Date may be sold freely if
   First  Commercial is  in compliance  with the  above discussed
   Exchange Act reporting requirements.  Once the shares of First
   Commercial Stock have been  held for three years from  the CNB
   Effective Date, they may be sold free from the restrictions of
   Rules 144 and 145.

   It  is  a  condition   of  First  Commercial's  obligation  to
   consummate  the CNB  Merger that  First Commercial  shall have
   received an  agreement in  form and substance  satisfactory to
   it,  executed and delivered by each holder of CNB Stock who is
   determined to be  an affiliate of CNB,  providing, among other
   things, that such holder (i) will not sell, transfer or in any
   way  reduce his  risk  with respect  to  his shares  of  First
   Commercial  Stock until  such time  as First  Commercial shall
   have published financial  results covering at least 30 days of
   post-Merger combined operations, (ii) has no present intent to
   sell,  transfer or otherwise dispose  of any of  his shares of
   First Commercial Stock  and (iii) will  not sell, transfer  or
   otherwise dispose  of more  than  fifty percent  (50%) of  his
   shares of First Commercial Stock for a period of at  least one
   (1) year following the Closing.  

                   THE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK TRANSACTION
   <PAGE>
   Information in this section relates  to the merger of Security
   National  Bank,  Nacogdoches, Texas  ("SNB")  into Stone  Fort
   National Bank, Nacogdoches,  Texas ("Stone  Fort"), a  wholly-
   owned  subsidiary  of  First  Commercial  Corporation  ("First
   Commercial") (the "SNB Merger").  For a discussion of the City
   National  Bank Merger,  see  the  information above  contained
   under the heading "The City National Bank Transaction."

   General

   This  Joint  Proxy  Statement/Prospectus is  furnished  to the
   stockholders  of SNB  in connection  with the  solicitation of
   proxies on  behalf of  its  Board of  Directors for  use at  a
   special  meeting  of stockholders  of  SNB  (the "SNB  Special
   Meeting") to be  held on the  date and at  the time and  place
   specified  in the  accompanying Notice  of Special  Meeting of
   Stockholders or any adjournment thereof.

   SNB and  First Commercial  each have supplied  all information
   included herein with respect to itself.  
      
   This  Joint Proxy  Statement/Prospectus  was  first mailed  to
   shareholders of SNB on October 23, 1996.  
       
   The SNB Special Meeting

   The purpose of the SNB Special Meeting is to consider and vote
   upon  a proposal  to approve  the SNB  Merger pursuant  to the
   terms  of  a  Plan  and   Agreement  of  Merger  among   First
   Commercial, Stone Fort and  SNB dated June 28, 1996  (the "SNB
   Agreement").   Under  the  terms of  the  SNB Agreement,  each
   outstanding  share of common stock of SNB, $5.00 par value per
   share (the "SNB Stock"),  will be canceled and  converted into
   the right to receive 1.04857 shares of First Commercial common
   stock,  $3.00  par  value  per share  (the  "First  Commercial
   Stock"),  with  cash payment  due  in lieu  of  any fractional
   shares.   The  First  Commercial Stock  and  cash in  lieu  of
   fractional  shares to  be  delivered to  SNB stockholders  are
   hereinafter  referred to  as the  "SNB  Merger Consideration."
   See "The Security National Bank Transaction - The SNB Merger."

   SNB may terminate the SNB  Agreement if the average of the bid
   and  asked prices of the First Commercial Stock as reported on
   the  Nasdaq  National  Market  for the  twenty  business  days
   preceding  the  Closing Date,  based  on the  average  of such
   prices as calculated  for each  such day, shall  be less  than
   $26.1375 per share.   SNB may not, however, terminate  the SNB
   Agreement if First Commercial agrees to amend and restate  the
   SNB  Agreement  to provide  that  the  First Commercial  Stock
   portion of the  SNB Merger Consideration shall  be that number
   of shares having an aggregate market value closest to, but not
   exceeding, $6,303,600,  based on the  average of  the bid  and
   asked prices for a share of First Commercial Stock reported on
   the Nasdaq National Market as of the close of business on each
   of the

   <PAGE>
   twenty  (20) days  immediately  preceding the  date SNB  would
   otherwise have  elected to terminate  the SNB Agreement.   The
   average of the  bid and asked  price of a  share of the  First
   Commercial Stock on October 17, 1996, was $34.625.

   Shares Entitled to Vote; Vote Required
      
   Only holders  of  record of  the  SNB Stock  at  the close  of
   business  on October 16,  1996  (the "SNB  Record Date")  are
   entitled to notice of and to vote at the SNB Special  Meeting.
   On  that date,  the number  of outstanding  shares of  the SNB
   Stock was  230,000, each of which  is entitled to  one vote on
   each matter to  come before  the SNB Special  Meeting.   Under
   national  banking laws approval of the SNB Merger requires the
   affirmative  vote of the holders  of at least two-thirds (2/3)
   of  the outstanding shares of SNB Stock.  Abstentions will not
   be  counted  as  affirmative   votes.    Directors,  executive
   officers and their affiliates who own or control approximately
   30.13% of the outstanding shares of SNB Stock entitled to vote
   have indicated that they will vote in favor of the SNB Merger.
       
  
   Solicitation, Voting and Revocation of Proxies

   In addition to soliciting proxies by mail, directors, officers
   and   employees   of   SNB,   without   receiving   additional
   compensation therefor, may solicit proxies by telephone and in
   person.  The cost of soliciting proxies is being paid by SNB.

   The     proxies    that    accompany    this    Joint    Proxy
   Statement/Prospectus permit  each holder  of SNB Stock  on the
   SNB  Record Date to  vote on all matters  that come before the
   SNB Special Meeting.   When a stockholder specifies his choice
   on the  proxy with respect to  a matter being  voted upon, the
   shares  represented by the  proxy will be  voted in accordance
   with such specification.   If no  such specification is  made,
   the  shares will  be voted  in  favor of  approval of  the SNB
   Merger.   A proxy may be  revoked by (i) giving written notice
   of  revocation at any time  before its exercise  to Michael C.
   Haas at 3000 University Drive,  Nacogdoches, Texas 75963-2018,
   (ii) executing and delivering  to Michael C. Haas at  any time
   before its exercise a proxy bearing a subsequent date or (iii)
   attending the Special Meeting and voting in person.

   The Board of Directors of SNB is not aware of  any business to
   be  acted  upon  at   the  SNB  Special  Meeting  other   than
   consideration of  the SNB Merger.   If, however,  other proper
   matters are brought  before the  SNB Special  Meeting, or  any
   adjournments  thereof, the persons  appointed as  proxies will
   have  discretion  to  vote  or  abstain  from  voting  thereon
   according to their best judgment.  

   The SNB Merger

   General

   <PAGE>
   On June  18, 1996, and June 12, 1996,  the Boards of Directors
   of First  Commercial and SNB, respectively,  each approved the
   SNB Agreement.   The description of  the SNB Agreement  herein
   does  not purport  to  be complete  and  is qualified  in  its
   entirety by reference to  the SNB Agreement, which is  made an
   exhibit  to the  Registration  Statement of  which this  Joint
   Proxy  Statement/Prospectus  is  a part  and  is  incorporated
   herein by reference.  

   Under the SNB Agreement,  SNB will be merged into  Stone Fort,
   and each share of SNB Stock outstanding on the Effective Date,
   as defined herein, will be converted into the right to receive
   1.04857 shares of First Commercial  Stock.  The exchange ratio
   was based upon historical and  projected earnings of SNB,  the
   amounts of SNB assets and liabilities, and the market value of
   First  Commercial  Stock.     Projected  earnings  were  based
   primarily on historical trends.  

   The SNB Agreement was  the result of arm's-length negotiations
   between representatives  of First  Commercial and SNB.   SNB's
   Board  of Directors believes the  terms of the  SNB Merger are
   fair.

   First Commercial  is an Arkansas corporation  and a multi-bank
   holding company registered under the BHCA.   SNB and Stone Fort
   are each national banking associations operating  under the laws
   of the United States of America.

   Stockholders of SNB will exchange their stock certificates for
   new  certificates evidencing shares of First Commercial Stock.
   After  the SNB Merger, and  until so exchanged,  the shares of
   SNB  Stock will represent the  right to receive  the number of
   shares of First Commercial Stock into which such shares of SNB
   Stock  will be  converted.   See "The  Security  National Bank
   Transaction - The SNB Merger."

   Reasons for the SNB Merger

   Several factors were important in  the SNB Board's decision to
   pursue this  opportunity for a merger  with First Commercial's
   subsidiary, Stone Fort.   First, based on the market  price of
   First Commercial's  Stock at the time  the negotiations began,
   it was apparent that the value of the proposed transaction was
   in the  best interest  of shareholders.   A  second  important
   consideration  of  the  Board  of  Directors  was  that  First
   Commercial's Stock  prices are  quoted on the  Nasdaq National
   Market and there is apparently sufficient market volume in the
   stock  to  afford  shareholders  of  SNB  an  opportunity  for
   liquidity.     A  third  important  consideration   was  First
   Commercial's sound record  of dividend payout.   A fourth  and
   extremely  important  consideration  in the  decision  was the
   financial  soundness  of  First  Commercial.    Based  on  the
   financial  information provided  SNB directors  concerning the
   financial
   <PAGE>
   performance of First Commercial  over the preceding two years,
   it  was apparent  that First  Commercial met  or  exceeded all
   soundness   criteria   comparable   with   its   peer   group.
   Additionally,  its profitability  performance had  been at  or
   above  levels  of  peer   financial  institutions.    A  fifth
   important  consideration  was the  general environment  of the
   commercial   banking  industry   in  this   country   and  the
   substantially  enhanced  activity  of merger  and  acquisition
   opportunities  in  the   industry.    Finally,   the  combined
   resources of the  two companies  will allow them  to offer  an
   even  greater array  of products  and services  to  meet those
   needs.  

   In  summary, the Board of  Directors of SNB  believes that the
   proposed  SNB  Merger   is  in  the  best   interests  of  its
   shareholders.  

   Federal Income Tax Consequences

   The  following is  a  discussion of  certain  of the  material
   federal income  tax considerations in connection  with the SNB
   Merger  and  the tax  opinion  of  Friday, Eldredge  &  Clark,
   special tax counsel to First Commercial.

   The  SNB   Merger  will   qualify  as  a   tax-free  corporate
   reorganization for federal income  tax purposes under Sections
   368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code, as
   amended   (the  "Code"),   if   it   satisfies  the   specific
   requirements   of  the   Code,  the   regulations  promulgated
   thereunder,  and  pertinent  judicial  decisions.    The  most
   important  of these requirements is that (i) no stock of Stone
   Fort may be used in the transaction, (ii) substantially all of
   the  properties of  SNB  must be  acquired  by Stone  Fort  in
   connection with the SNB Merger (the "Substantially All Test"),
   and  (iii)  the stockholders  of SNB  must, collectively  as a
   group, maintain a "continuity of interest" in First Commercial
   after the SNB Merger (the "Continuity of Interest Test"). 

   The  merger transaction does  not contemplate  the use  of any
   stock of Stone Fort in the transaction, and, accordingly, this
   requirement should  be satisfied.   For private  letter ruling
   purposes,  the  Internal  Revenue  Service  ("IRS")  generally
   regards the Substantially All Test to be satisfied if at least
   90% of the fair market value  of SNB's net assets and at least
   70% of the fair market value of SNB's gross assets held by SNB
   immediately  prior   to  the  transaction   are  acquired   in
   connection with the SNB  Merger.  Management of SNB  and Stone
   Fort  believe that this  test will be  satisfied in connection
   with the transaction contemplated by the SNB Merger.   The IRS
   takes the position that  the Continuity of Interest Test  will
   be satisfied  if the former  SNB stockholders receive,  in the
   SNB  Merger,  a number  of  shares of  First  Commercial Stock
   having  a value, as of the Effective Date (as defined herein),
   equal to  at least fifty percent (50%) of the value of all the
   outstanding stock of SNB 
   <PAGE>
   as of such date.   In general, this requires  the stockholders
   of SNB  to collectively surrender at  least 50% of their   SNB
   Stock  in  exchange  for  First Commercial  Stock  in  the SNB
   Merger.   In addition, in order for the Continuity of Interest
   Test to be satisfied,  this 50% continuity of  stock ownership
   generally  must be maintained for a  meaningful period of time
   following the SNB  Merger. Moreover,  at the time  of the  SNB
   Merger,  there can be no plan or  intention on the part of the
   shareholders of  SNB to collectively  dispose of an  amount of
   the First Commercial Stock that would cause the 50% continuity
   of stock ownership requirement to not be satisfied.  

   Accordingly,  assuming   the   Substantially  All   Test   and
   Continuity of Interest Test  are satisfied, and provided other
   specific requirements contained  in the Code, the  regulations
   promulgated  thereunder, and pertinent  judicial decisions are
   met, the  transaction should  qualify as a  tax-free corporate
   reorganization for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the
   provisions of  Sections 368(a)(1)(A)  and 368(a)(2)(D)  of the
   Code.

   If  the   SNB  Merger   qualifies  as  a   tax-free  corporate
   reorganization, the material  federal income tax  consequences
   of the SNB Merger will  be as follows:  (i)  no  material gain
   or loss will be  recognized by SNB, First Commercial  or Stone
   Fort as a result of the SNB Merger; (ii) no gain  or loss will
   be recognized by the  shareholders of SNB upon the  receipt of
   First Commercial Stock solely in exchange for  their shares of
   SNB Stock in  connection with  the SNB Merger;  (iii) the  tax
   basis  of the shares of First Commercial stock received by the
   shareholders  of SNB in the SNB Merger will, in each instance,
   be  the  same  as  the  basis  of  the  shares  of  SNB  Stock
   surrendered in  exchange therefor; (iv) the  holding period of
   the  shares   of  First  Commercial  Stock   received  by  the
   shareholders  of SNB in the SNB Merger will, in each instance,
   include  the  holding  period  of  the  shares  of  SNB  Stock
   exchanged therefor, provided that the shares of SNB Stock were
   held as capital assets on the date of the SNB  Merger; and (v)
   the payment of cash to shareholders of SNB  in lieu of issuing
   fractional shares of First Commercial Stock will be treated as
   if  the  fractional shares  were  distributed as  part  of the
   exchange  and then redeemed by First  Commercial for cash, and
   any such payments will  be treated as having been  received by
   the  shareholder  as  a  distribution  in  redemption  of  the
   fractional share  interest, subject  to provisions  of Section
   302 of the Code.

   Shareholders of SNB who exercise dissenters rights and receive
   cash for their shares  of SNB Stock will be  treated as having
   received such cash  as a  distribution in  redemption of  such
   shareholder's  SNB  Stock,  subject  to  the  conditions   and
   limitations of Section 302 of the Code.
   <PAGE>
   If the SNB  Merger does  not qualify as  a tax-free  corporate
   reorganization, the  transaction will  be treated for  federal
   income tax purposes as a taxable purchase by First  Commercial
   of  the  SNB  Stock.   In  such  event,  the SNB  Merger  will
   constitute a  taxable transaction  to the shareholders  of SNB
   and possibly also  a taxable  transaction to Stone  Fort.   In
   such  event,   gain  or  loss   will  be  recognized   by  the
   shareholders  of SNB to  the extent of  the difference between
   (i)  the  fair market  value, on  the  Effective Date,  of the
   shares of  First Commercial Stock received  in connection with
   the  SNB Merger, and (ii) the  adjusted basis of the shares of
   SNB  Stock surrendered  in the transaction.   The  fair market
   value  of the First Commercial Stock on the Effective Date may
   be determined on the basis of the average high and low selling
   prices of  such stock on the  day of the transaction.   If the
   transaction  does  not  qualify  for  tax-free  reorganization
   treatment,  (i) the  holding  period for  the shares  of First
   Commercial Stock  to be  received by  the shareholders of  SNB
   will  commence   on  the  day   following  the  date   of  the
   transaction; (ii) gain or loss  would likely be recognized  by
   SNB on the transfer of its assets to Stone Fort  to the extent
   of  the difference between the fair market value of the assets
   and the  adjusted basis of the  assets in the hands  of SNB on
   the Effective Date and (iii) the holding period for the assets
   of  SNB to be received by Stone  Fort would likely commence on
   the date following the transaction.

   The foregoing  discussion is limited to  matters pertaining to
   federal income tax law.   Moreover, because of the  complexity
   of  federal, state and local tax laws, the tax consequences to
   any  particular shareholder  may  be affected  by matters  not
   pertaining to the SNB Merger.   Accordingly, it is recommended
   that each  shareholder of  SNB consult  his own  personal  tax
   advisor  concerning  the  specific  federal, state  and  local
   income tax consequences of the SNB Merger.

   Rights of Dissenting SNB Stockholders

   Pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Section 215a, any holder of record of SNB
   Stock who  objects to the proposed SNB Merger and who fully complies
   with  all of the provisions of Section 215 (but not otherwise)
   shall be entitled to  demand and receive payment for  all (but
   not  less than  all) of  his shares  of SNB  Stock if  the SNB
   Merger is consummated.

   Any  shareholder  of SNB  who objects  to  the SNB  Merger and
   desires to receive payment for his SNB Stock:

        1.   Must file a written objection to the SNB Merger with
   SNB either prior  to the  SNB Special  Meeting or  at the  SNB
   Special Meeting, but before the vote is taken, or he must vote
   against approval of the SNB Merger at the SNB Special Meeting;
   AND

   <PAGE>
        2.   Must  file with Stone  Fort a written  notice of his
   election  to dissent within thirty (30) days after the date of
   consummation of the SNB Merger, and the notice of dissent must
   contain the shareholder's full name and address, the number of
   shares  of SNB Stock held by him,  and a demand for payment of
   the value of his shares; AND

        3.   Must  concurrently  with  the giving  of  the notice
   referred to  in subparagraph  2 above submit  his certificates
   for  SNB Stock  to Lynn  Mills, Secretary  of Stone  Fort, for
   notation thereon of the shareholder's election to dissent.

   Any notices required to be given to SNB should be forwarded to
   Security  National Bank,  3000 University  Drive, Nacogdoches,
   Texas  75963-2018,  to  the  attention  of  Michael  C.  Haas,
   President.

   Any  notices  required to  be given  to  Stone Fort  should be
   forwarded  to   Stone  Fort   National  Bank,  300   E.  Main,
   Nacogdoches,  Texas 75961,  to  the attention  of Lynn  Mills,
   Secretary.

   If the SNB Merger  is approved, Stone Fort will  promptly mail
   by certified  mail to each  shareholder who has  complied with
   the   conditions  above  written  notice   of  such  approval,
   addressed  to  the  shareholder at  such  address  as  he  has
   furnished SNB  in writing,  or if  none, at  the shareholder's
   address as it  appears on the records  of SNB.   Within thirty
   (30)  days after the date  of consummation of  the SNB Merger,
   the shareholder  must make the written election to dissent and
   demand for payment described in subparagraph 2 above.

   The  value of  the  shares of  SNB  Stock held  by  dissenting
   shareholders shall be ascertained, as of the Effective Date of
   the SNB Merger,  by an appraisal made by a  committee of three
   persons,  composed  of (a)  one selected  by  the vote  of the
   holders of the majority of  the SNB Stock, the owners of which
   are  entitled  to payment  in cash,  (b)  one selected  by the
   directors  of Stone Fort, and  (c) one selected by  the two so
   selected.   The valuation agreed upon by any  two of the three
   appraisers shall govern.   If the value so fixed shall  not be
   satisfactory to any dissenting  shareholder who has  requested
   payment,  such shareholder  may,  within five  (5) days  after
   being notified of the appraised value of the shares, appeal to
   the OCC, which  shall cause  a reappraisal to  be made,  which
   shall be final and binding as to the value of the shares.
      
   If  within ninety (90) days  from the date  of consummation of
   the SNB Merger for any reason one or more of the appraisers is
   not  selected or the appraisers fail to determine the value of
   the shares of SNB Stock, the OCC shall upon written request of
   any  interested party  cause  an appraisal  to be  made, which
   shall be final and  binding on all  parties.  The expenses  of
   the OCC in  making the  reappraisal or the  appraisal, as  the
   case may be, shall  be paid by Stone  Fort.  The value of  the
   shares ascertained  shall be  promptly paid to  the dissenting
   shareholders  by Stone  Fort.   The shares of First Commercial
   Stock  that would  have been delivered  to such  dissenting
   shareholders had  they not requested
   <PAGE>
   payment  shall be sold  by First  Commercial at  an advertised
   public auction, and First  Commercial shall have the  right to
   purchase  any of such shares at such  public auction, if it is
   the highest bidder therefor, for the purpose of reselling such
   shares within  thirty (30) days  thereafter to such  person or
   persons  and  at  such price,  not  less  than  par, as  First
   Commercial's Board  of Directors by  resolution may determine.
   If  the shares are sold  at public auction at  a price greater
   than  the  amount paid  to  the  dissenting shareholders,  the
   excess in such sale price shall be paid to such shareholders.
       
   If holders of  more than  23,000 shares of  SNB Stock  perfect
   their dissenters' rights, SNB, First Commercial and Stone Fort
   may elect not to consummate the SNB Merger, in which event the
   dissenters' rights described in this section would  terminate.
   However, it is the intent of management of First Commercial to
   accommodate those SNB shareholders  electing to dissent to the
   extent that funds may be obtained or financing may be arranged
   to  purchase  their  shares  and  to  the  extent  that   such
   accommodation does  not create tax,  accounting or  regulatory
   obstacles.

   The foregoing does not  purport to be a complete  statement of
   the  provisions  of Section  215a of  Title  12 of  the United
   States  Code, and it is qualified in its entirety by reference
   to such provisions, which are reproduced in full as Appendix A
   to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

   Upon  compliance  with  the statutory  procedures,  dissenting
   shareholders will not  have any rights as  shareholders of SNB
   or  of First  Commercial, including,  among other  things, the
   right to receive  dividends or  the right to  vote on  matters
   submitted for shareholder consideration.

   Conditions of the SNB Merger

   Consummation  of  the  SNB  Merger  is  conditioned  upon  the
   occurrence of certain events on or prior to the Effective Date
   including, among other things,  the following: (i) approval of
   the SNB Merger by  the stockholders of SNB;  (ii) confirmation
   by First Commercial and  SNB of the truth of  their respective
   representations  and  warranties  and  compliance  with  their
   respective covenants as  set forth in the SNB Agreement; (iii)
   the absence of any court or governmental proceeding undertaken
   or threatened to restrain, enjoin, prohibit, or obtain damages
   for the  transaction contemplated by the  SNB Agreement which,
   in the opinion of  either First Commercial or SNB,  would make
   the  consummation  of the  SNB  Merger  inadvisable; (iv)  the
   absence  of  any  suit,   action  or  proceedings  pending  or
   threatened  against  First Commercial  or SNB  or any  of each
   other's officers or directors  which, if successful, would, in
   the   reasonable  judgment   of   SNB  or   First  Commercial,
   respectively, have a 
   <PAGE>
   material adverse  effect on  the financial condition  of First
   Commercial  or   SNB,  respectively;  (v)   receipt  by  First
   Commercial and  SNB of letters, as  considered necessary, from
   each other's independent certified public accountants relating
   to certain  financial statements and information  of the other
   and an  opinion from  Ernst &  Young LLP  that the  pooling of
   interests method of accounting applies to the SNB Merger; (vi)
   receipt by First  Commercial and SNB of  certain opinions from
   SNB's  and  First  Commercial's  counsel,  respectively; (vii)
   receipt  by  First Commercial  from  affiliates of  SNB  of an
   agreement  restricting disposition  of First  Commercial Stock
   for  a  certain  period  of  time;  (viii)  receipt  by  First
   Commercial and SNB of  an opinion from tax  counsel addressing
   the tax consequences of the contemplated SNB Merger;  and (ix)
   the  absence of any  material adverse change  in the financial
   condition, business  or operations of  either First Commercial
   or SNB.

   All of these conditions are expected to be met.

   Any of the  conditions set  forth above may  be waived at  the
   discretion  of the respective institutions except as otherwise
   provided by  law.  However,  neither First Commercial  nor SNB
   will  waive any condition if  such waiver, in  the judgment of
   its respective Board of  Directors, would result in materially
   adverse consequences to it or its stockholders.

   Regulatory Approval

   Consummation  of the  SNB  Merger requires  the prior  written
   approval  of   the OCC  and the  Texas Department  of Banking.
   Applications  for such  approval were  filed on  September 11,
   1996 and July 17, 1996, respectively.  The Texas Department of
   Banking has approved the SNB Merger.

   Although no  assurance can  be provided, First  Commercial and
   SNB  currently expect the SNB  Merger to be  consummated on or
   before December 31, 1996.  See "Termination of the SNB Merger"
   below.

   Termination of the SNB Merger

   The SNB Agreement  provides that it may be terminated, whether
   before or after shareholder approval, by mutual consent of the
   Boards  of Directors of First  Commercial and SNB  at any time
   before  the Closing (as defined in the SNB Agreement).  Either
   First  Commercial or SNB, at its option, may terminate the SNB
   Agreement  (unless  such  terminating  party  has  breached  a
   covenant under the  SNB Agreement) if  the Closing Date  shall
   not have occurred on or before December 31, 1996.
   <PAGE>
   Either First Commercial  or SNB may terminate the Agreement if
   any  of   the  conditions  precedent  to   its  obligation  to
   consummate the SNB Merger have not been met at or prior to the
   Closing, or if it  shall have discovered a material  breach by
   the other  party of any representation,  warranty or agreement
   contained  in the SNB Agreement that has not been cured within
   twenty  (20)  days of  the time  that  written notice  of such
   breach was received by  such other party.  See  "Conditions of
   the SNB Merger" above.

   Effective Date

   The SNB Agreement  provides that the  SNB Merger shall  become
   effective  at  the  time and  on  the  date  specified in  the
   approval  of merger  issued  by the  OCC  (the "SNB  Effective
   Date").  Although no assurance can be given, the SNB Effective
   Date is expected to be on or before December 31, 1996.

   Distribution of First Commercial Stock Certificates

   After  the SNB  Effective  Date, each  holder of  certificates
   previously evidencing shares of SNB Stock will be required  to
   surrender  such certificates  for  transfer and  cancellation.
   Upon   surrender  each  holder   will  receive  certificate(s)
   representing the  number of  shares of First  Commercial Stock
   which the holders of  such shares of SNB  Stock will have  the
   right to receive (except for any fractional share interests as
   described  below in  "Fractional Shares"),  together with  any
   dividends which  have been  declared on  such shares  of First
   Commercial Stock and to which such holders are entitled.

   Holders  of SNB  Stock  on the  SNB  Effective Date  shall  be
   entitled to  receive dividends  declared by  First  Commercial
   subsequent to  the SNB  Effective Date,  but payment  of  such
   dividends will not be required of First Commercial  until such
   persons have delivered their certificates  representing shares
   of SNB Stock in  exchange for certificates representing shares
   of First Commercial Stock.  

   As soon  as practicable after consummation of  the SNB Merger,
   transmittal  forms will be sent to stockholders of SNB for use
   in   forwarding   to   First   Commercial's   transfer   agent
   certificates previously evidencing SNB Stock for surrender and
   exchange for  certificates evidencing First  Commercial Stock.
   Until so  surrendered,  certificates formerly  evidencing  SNB
   Stock will be  deemed for all  corporate purposes (except  for
   payment of dividends to SNB stockholders which may be withheld
   pending  exchange of  certificates) to  evidence the  right to
   receive the  number of whole shares of  First Commercial Stock
   and the right  to receive  cash in lieu  of fractional  shares
   which the  holder thereof  would be  entitled to  receive upon
   surrender.  Stockholders  of SNB are  requested not to  submit
   stock certificates  for  exchange  until  they  have  received
   written instructions to do so.
   <PAGE>

   If  outstanding certificates for  shares of SNB  Stock are not
   surrendered,  or if payment for  them is not  claimed prior to
   such  date on which such payment would otherwise escheat to or
   become the  property of any  governmental unit or  agency, the
   unclaimed item shall, to the extent permitted by the abandoned
   property and/or any other  applicable law, become the property
   of First Commercial (and  to the extent not in  its possession
   shall be paid  over to it),  free and clear  of all claims  or
   interests  of any  person previously  entitled to  such items.
   Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  neither  First  Commercial's
   transfer agent nor any party to the SNB Merger shall be liable
   to any  holder  of  SNB  Stock  for any  amount  paid  to  any
   governmental  unit  or  agency  having  jurisdiction  of  such
   unclaimed items  pursuant to  the abandoned property  or other
   applicable law of such jurisdiction.  
   Fractional Shares

   No fractional shares of First  Commercial Stock will be issued
   for shares of  SNB Stock.   In lieu  of fractional  interests,
   First Commercial shall pay to such persons who would otherwise
   receive  fractional shares  cash  in an  amount  equal to  the
   market value of such fractional shares determined on the basis
   that  one share of First  Commercial Stock shall  have a value
   equal  to the average  of the  bid and  asked prices  of First
   Commercial Stock on the Closing Date.  See "Federal Income Tax
   Consequences" above.

   Dilution

   Each common  stockholder of SNB  who exchanges his  stock will
   receive  a  voting  interest  exactly  in  proportion  to  his
   relative voting common stock interest in relation to other SNB
   stockholders before  the combination is effected.   Each share
   of SNB Stock presently held by SNB stockholders will represent
   less  of a percentage voting  interest in the  total number of
   outstanding shares of First  Commercial (subsequent to the SNB
   Merger)  than it now represents  as a percentage  of the total
   outstanding shares of SNB.

   Accounting Treatment

   The SNB Merger will be accounted for as a pooling of interests
   under generally  accepted accounting  principles.   The assets
   and  liabilities of SNB will  be reflected in the consolidated
   financial statements  of First Commercial at  their book value
   as reflected in SNB's financial statements.  Expenses incurred
   in connection with  the SNB  Merger will be  considered as  an
   expense of First Commercial.

   A  condition  of consummating  the  SNB Merger  is  that First
   Commercial  receive an opinion from Ernst & Young LLP that the
   pooling of interests  method of accounting applies to  the SNB
   Merger.  Management of First Commercial expects this condition
   to be met.
   <PAGE>
   Registration of  First Commercial Stock  Under the  Securities
   Act

   The  shares  of First  Commercial Stock  to  be issued  to SNB
   stockholders in the SNB Merger have been registered  under the
   Securities  Act of  1933, as  amended (the  "Securities Act"),
   thereby  allowing  such shares  to  be  freely traded  without
   restriction by persons  who will not be  "affiliates" of First
   Commercial and who were not affiliates of SNB, as that term is
   defined in the Securities Act.

   Directors and certain officers and  stockholders of SNB may be
   deemed to be  "affiliates" of  SNB within the  meaning of  the
   Securities  Act.  Accordingly, resales by  such persons of any
   shares of First Commercial  Stock received by them in  the SNB
   Merger are restricted  and may be  made only if such  stock is
   registered under the  Securities Act or an  exemption from the
   registration requirements of the Securities  Act is available.

   All  such persons  should carefully  consider  the limitations
   imposed by  Rules 144 and 145 promulgated under the Securities
   Act ("Rule 144" and "Rule 145") prior to effecting any resales
   of such First Commercial  Stock.

   Pursuant  to Rule 145, the sale of First Commercial Stock held
   by those persons who are affiliates of SNB will be subject  to
   certain restrictions.   For two years  following the Effective
   Date, such persons may sell the First Commercial Stock only if
   (i) First  Commercial  has filed  all reports  required to  be
   filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
   1934, as  amended (the  "Exchange Act"), during  the preceding
   twelve months, (ii)  such First  Commercial Stock  is sold  in
   "brokers'  transactions" as  that term  is defined  in Section
   4(4)  of the  Securities  Act, (iii)  the person  selling such
   First Commercial  Stock does  not solicit  or arrange for  the
   solicitation of orders  to buy such First  Commercial Stock in
   anticipation  of or  in connection  with such  transaction nor
   make any  payment in connection with the offer or sale of such
   First Commercial Stock to any person other than the broker who
   executes the order to sell, and (iv) sales made by such person
   within  the preceding  three months  do not  exceed 1%  of the
   outstanding  shares  of  that  class.    Shares  of  the First
   Commercial  Stock held for more  than two years  but less than
   three years after the SNB Effective Date may be sold freely if
   First  Commercial is  in compliance  with the  above discussed
   Exchange Act reporting requirements.  Once the shares of First
   Commercial Stock have been  held for three years from  the SNB
   Effective Date, they may be sold free from the restrictions of
   Rules 144 and 145.
   <PAGE>
   It  is  a  condition   of  First  Commercial's  obligation  to
   consummate  the SNB  Merger that  First Commercial  shall have
   received an  agreement in  form and substance  satisfactory to
   it,  executed and delivered by each holder of SNB Stock who is
   determined to be an affiliate  of SNB, providing, among  other
   things, that such holder (i) will not sell, transfer or in any
   way  reduce his  risk  with respect  to  his shares  of  First
   Commercial  Stock until  such time  as First  Commercial shall
   have published financial results covering at  least 30 days of
   post-Merger combined operations, (ii) has no present intent to
   sell,  transfer or otherwise dispose  of any of  his shares of
   First Commercial Stock  and (iii) will  not sell, transfer  or
   otherwise  dispose of  more than  fifty percent  (50%)  of his
   shares of First  Commercial Common  Stock for a  period of  at
   least one (1) year following the Closing.  
   <PAGE>
               UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   The following  unaudited pro forma combined  balance sheets as
   of December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996 and unaudited pro forma
   combined  statements  of  income  for the  three  years  ended
   December 31, 1995 and for the six month periods ended June 30,
   1996 and 1995 give effect to the following transactions:  
      
   As described herein, on May 9, 1996, First Commercial entered
   into a definitive agreement with TBT and CNB, whereby CNB will be
   merged with and into TBT, a subsidiary of First Commercial.  As 
   also described herein, such transaction is currently the subject
   of Ongoing Negotiations between the parties with regard to the 
   purchase price.  For purposes of the following pro forma combined
   financial  information,  it  is  assumed  that  the transaction 
   will  be  effected through  an  exchange  of 174,492 shares of 
   First Commercial common stock for all of the outstanding shares
   of CNB.  Given the Ongoing Negotiations, First Commercial
   believes that 174,492 shares reflects the highest number of shares
   that it will exchange in connection with the CNB Merger.  The
   consummation  of the  merger  requires  the  prior  approval of
   the  OCC  and  the  Texas Department of  Banking.  The merger 
   will be accounted for as a pooling of interests.
       
   As  further   described  herein,  on  June   28,  1996,  First
   Commercial entered into a definitive agreement with Stone Fort
   and  SNB, whereby SNB will be merged with and into Stone Fort,
   a subsidiary  of First Commercial.   This transaction  will be
   effected  through  an  exchange  of 241,171  shares  of  First
   Commercial  common stock for all  of the outstanding shares of
   SNB.    The consummation  of  the  merger  requires the  prior
   approval of the OCC and the Texas Department of Banking.  This
   merger will also be accounted for as a pooling of interests.

   The following unaudited pro forma financial information is not
   necessarily indicative  of the  results of operation  of First
   Commercial as  if the acquisition  had occurred on  January 1,
   1993.
   <PAGE>

<TABLE>


                                                       PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
                                                                  June 30, 1996
                                                                   (Unaudited)

<CAPTION>
                                                               Pending
                                                           --------------  

(Dollars in Thousands)                        First Commercial    CNB        SNB     Pro forma
                                                Corporation    (Pooling)  (Pooling)  Adjustment    Pro forma 
                                                    <F1>          <F2>      <F3>                     <F4>
                                                ------------    --------   ------     --------     --------

<S>                                             <C>           <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>  
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks                           $291,109     $3,187     $1,934                   $296,230
Investment securities held-to-maturity             336,529                 9,987                    346,516
Investment securities available-for-sale         1,015,985      2,111      6,079                  1,024,175
Trading account securities                             556                                              556
Short-term investments                              78,124      1,771         35                     79,930
Loans, net                                       3,168,239     30,238     16,478                  3,214,955
Premises and equipment, net                        103,957      2,396      1,939                    108,292
Other assets                                       226,892        705        467                    228,065
                                                ----------    -------    -------                 ----------
                                                $5,221,391    $40,408    $36,920                 $5,298,719
                                                ==========    =======    =======                 ==========  

LIABILITIES AND
  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
  Non-interest bearing                            $867,225     $7,372     $4,982                   $879,579
  Interest bearing                               3,671,072     30,048     27,963                  3,729,083
                                                ----------    -------     ------                 ----------
    Total deposits                               4,538,297     37,420     32,945                  4,608,662
Short-term borrowings                              169,851                                          169,851
Other liabilities                                   59,769        333        291                     60,393
Long-term debt                                       6,098                                            6,098
                                                ----------    -------    -------                 ----------        
  Total liabilities                              4,774,015     37,753     33,236                  4,845,004
                                                ----------    -------    -------                 ----------
<PAGE>

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock                                      82,168        863      1,150     (766) <F5>      83,415
  Surplus                                          195,381        862      1,150      766  <F5>     198,159
  Retained earnings                                175,445        976      1,463                    177,884
  Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-
   for-sale securities, net of income               (4,221)       (46)      (80)                     (4,347)
  Treasury stock                                    (1,397)                                          (1,397)
                                                ----------    -------    -------                 ---------- 
  Total stockholders' equity                       447,376      2,655      3,683                    453,714
                                                ----------    -------    -------                 ----------
                                                $5,221,391    $40,408    $36,920                 $5,298,718
                                                ==========    =======    =======                 ==========

<FN>
<F1>  Represents historical balance sheet of First Commercial Corporation.
</FN>

<FN>
<F2>  Represents historical balance sheet of City National Bank.
</FN>

<FN>
<F3>  Represents historical balance sheet of Security National Bank.
</FN>

<FN>
<F4>  Represents pro forma combined balances, as if these pooling transactions had occurred
      on or prior to June 30, 1996.
</FN>

<FN>
<F5>  This entry reflects the actual amount of First Commercial Corporation common stock to
      be outstanding after the acquisition of City National Bank and Security National Bank.
</FN>

</TABLE>

<PAGE>
<TABLE>


                                PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
                                        December 31, 1995
                                           (Unaudited)

<CAPTION>

                                                              Pending


(Dollars in Thousands)                     First Commercial          CNB           SNB            Pro forma
                                             Corporation          (Pooling)     (Pooling)        Adjustment     Pro forma
                                                 <F1>                <F2>         <F3>                            <F4>
                                              ----------            ------       ------           --------       ------
<S>                                            <C>                <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>   

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks                          $432,117          $2,233         $4,929                        $439,279
Investment securities held-to-maturity            351,415                          8,305                         359,720
Investment securities available-for-sale          973,129           2,357          6,824                         982,310
Trading account securities                            449                                                            449
Short-term investments                            108,181           2,491            225                         110,897
Loans, net                                      3,164,221          29,376         16,685                       3,210,282
Premises and equipment, net                       106,665           2,293          1,975                         110,933
Other assets                                      224,763             785            472                         226,020
                                               ----------         -------        -------                      ----------       
                                               $5,360,940         $39,535        $39,415                      $5,439,890
                                               ==========         =======        =======                      ==========
LIABILITIES AND
  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
  Non-interest bearing                         $1,018,181          $6,709         $6,712                      $1,031,602
  Interest bearing                              3,612,360          30,072         28,810                       3,671,242
                                               ----------          ------         ------                      ----------
    Total deposits                              4,630,541          36,781         35,522                       4,702,844
Short-term borrowings                             235,378                                                        235,378
Other liabilities                                  55,592             272            338                          56,202
Long-term debt                                      7,170                                                          7,170
                                               ----------          ------         ------                      ----------
  Total liabilities                             4,928,681          37,053         35,860                       5,001,594
                                               ----------          ------         ------                      ----------

<PAGE>

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock                                     82,030             863          1,150         (766) <F5>       83,277
  Surplus                                         195,019             862          1,150          766  <F5>      197,797
  Retained earnings                               154,356             774          1,267                         156,397
  Unrealized net gains (losses) on 
    available-for-sale securities, net
    of income tax                                     854             (17)           (12)                            825
  Total stockholders' equity                      432,259           2,482          3,555                         438,296
                                               ----------         -------        -------                      ----------
                                               $5,360,940         $39,535        $39,415                      $5,439,890
                                               ==========         =======        =======                      ==========


<FN>
<F1>  Represents historical balance sheet of First Commercial Corporation.
</FN>

<FN>
<F2>  Represents historical balance sheet of City National Bank.
</FN>

<FN>
<F3>  Represents historical balance sheet of Security National Bank.
</FN>

<FN>
<F4>  Represents pro forma combined balances, as if these pooling 
      transactions had occurred on or prior to December 31, 1995.
</FN>

<FN>
<F5>  This entry reflects the actual amount of First Commercial Corporation
      common stock to be outstanding after the acquisition of City National
      Bank and Security National Bank.
</FN>

</TABLE>

<PAGE>
                       
                        PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                        For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
                                       (Unaudited)

(In thousands except for per share data.)

                                     Pending

                                  First
                               Commercial      CNB        SNB      Pro
                               Corporation  (Pooling)  (Pooling)   forma
                                   <F1>        <F2>        <F3>    <F4>
                                 --------     ------     ------   ------

Interest income                  $184,227     $1,629    $1,366   $187,222
Interest expense                   78,509        646       619     79,774
                                  -------      -----     -----    -------
Net interest income               105,718        983       747    107,448

Provision for possible loan
 and lease losses                   3,125         92       (56)     3,161

Net interest income after 
  provision for possible loan
  and lease losses                102,593        891       803    104,287

Other operating income             51,418        346       275     52,039
Other operating expenses          103,761        955       694    105,410
                                 --------      -----     -----   --------
Income before income taxes         50,250        282       384     50,916
Income tax expense (benefit)       17,667         80       119     17,866
                                 --------      -----     -----   --------
Net income                        $32,583       $202      $265    $33,050
                                 ========      =====     =====    =======

Average common shares
 outstanding during period     27,343,316    172,500   230,000  27,758,979

Net income per common share         $1.19      $1.17     $1.15       $1.19


<F1>  Represents historical income statement of First Commercial Corporation.

<F2>  Represents historical income statement of City National Bank.

<F3>  Represents historical income statement of Security National Bank.

<F4>  Represents pro forma results as if these pooling transactions had
      occurred on or prior to June 30, 1996.



<PAGE>                       
                       PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                       For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1995
                                      (Unaudited)

(In thousands except for per share data.)

                                             Pending


                                       First            
                                     Commercial     CNB       SNB      Pro
                                     Corporation   Pooling  Pooling    Forma
                                        <F1>        <F2>     <F3>      <F4>
                                      ---------    ------    -----    ------

Interest income                      $152,180     $1,377    $1,203   $154,760
Interest expense                       64,757        588       522     65,867
                                      -------     ------    ------   --------
Net interest income                    87,423        789       681     88,893

Provision for possible loan 
 and lease losses                       1,259         40        (6)     1,293

Net interest income after
 provision for possible loan 
 and lease losses                      86,164        749       687     87,600

Other operating income                 31,469        313       254     32,036
Other operating expenses               78,016        881       658     79,555
                                      -------      -----     -----    -------
Income before income taxes             39,617        181       283     40,081
Income tax expense (benefit)           13,200         44        86     13,330
                                      -------      -----     -----    ------- 
Net income                            $26,417       $137      $197    $26,751
                                      =======      =====     =====    =======

Average common shares 
 outstanding during period <F5>    26,141,512    172,500   230,000  26,557,175

Net income per common share             $1.01      $0.79     $0.86       $1.01


<F1>  Represents historical income statement of First Commercial Corporation.

<F2>  Represents historical income statement of City National Bank.

<F3>  Represents historical income statement of Security National Bank.

<F4>  Represents pro forma results as if these pooling transactions had
      occurred on or prior to June 30, 1995.

<F5>  Average shares outstanding for First Commercial Corporation and pro
      forma combined have been restated to reflect the 7% stock dividend
      declared November 1995.

<PAGE>

                     PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                      For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
                                  (Unaudited)


(In thousands except for per share data.)


                                     Pending


                                     First 
                                  Commercial     CNB        SNB        Pro
                                  Corporation  (Pooling)  (Pooling)   forma 
                                     <F1>        <F2>       <F3>       <F4> 
                                    --------     ------     ------    -----

Interest income                     $322,182     $2,924    $2,541    $327,647
Interest expense                     137,632      1,270     1,121     140,023
                                    --------     ------    ------    --------
Net interest income                  184,550      1,654     1,420     187,624

Provision for possible loan
  and lease losses                     3,059        100       (21)      3,138

Net interest income after 
  provision for possible loan
  and lease losses                   181,491      1,554     1,441     184,486

Other operating income                73,988        656       519      75,163
Other operating expenses             170,306      1,822     1,335     173,463
                                     -------      -----     -----     ------- 
Income before income taxes            85,173        388       625      86,186
Income tax expense (benefit)          28,263        123       190      28,576
                                     -------      -----     -----     ------- 
Net income                           $56,910       $265      $435     $57,610
                                     =======      =====     =====     =======

Average common shares 
  outstanding during period       26,221,023   172,500   230,000   26,636,686

Net income per common share            $2.17     $1.54     $1.89        $2.16


<F1>  Represents historical income statement of First Commercial Corporation.

<F2>  Represents historical income statement of City National Bank.

<F3>  Represents historical income statement of Security National Bank.

<F4>  Represents pro forma results as if these pooling transactions had
      occurred on or prior to December 31, 1995.


<PAGE>
                  PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                   For the Year Ended December 31, 1994
                                (Unaudited)

(In thousands except for per share data.)

                                     Pending


                                    First
                                  Commercial     CNB        SNB       Pro
                                 Corporation  (Pooling)  (Pooling)   forma
                                     <F1>        <F2>       <F3>      <F4>    
                                   ---------     -----     ------     -----

Interest income                     $257,751     $2,380    $2,265    $262,396
Interest expense                      98,306        724       898      99,928
                                    --------     ------    ------    --------
Net interest income                  159,445      1,656     1,367     162,468

Provision for possible loan
  and lease lossess                   (3,092)       120       (44)     (3,016)

Net interest income after 
  provision for possible loan
  and lease losses                   162,537      1,536     1,411     165,484

Other operating income                68,652        477       550      69,679
Other operating expenses             156,875      1,492     1,355     159,722
                                     -------     ------    ------    --------
Income before income taxes            74,314        521       606      75,441
Income tax expense (benefit)          24,006        167       185      24,358
                                     -------     ------    ------    --------
Net income                           $50,308       $354      $421     $51,083
                                     =======     ======    ======    ========

Preferred stock dividend                 129                              129
Income applicable to common
  shares                             $50,179       $354      $421     $50,954

Average common shares 
  outstanding during period <F5>  25,607,960    172,500    230,000  26,023,623

Net income per common share            $1.96      $2.05     $1.83        $1.96

<F1>  Represents historical income statement of First Commercial Corporation.

<F2>  Represents historical income statement of City National Bank.

<F3>  Represents historical income statement of Security National Bank.

<F4>  Represents pro forma results as if these pooling transactions had
      occurred on or prior to December 31, 1994.

<F5>  Average shares outstanding for First Commercial Corporation and pro
      forma combined have been restated to reflect the 7% stock dividend
      declared November 1995.

<PAGE>

                        PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                         For the Year Ended December 31, 1993
                                      (Unaudited)


(In thousands except for per share data.)


                                             Pending


                                     First
                                   Commercial      CNB        SNB      Pro
                                   Corporation  (Pooling)  (Pooling)  forma
                                      <F1>        <F2>       <F3>     <F4>
                                    ---------    ------     -------   -----

Interest income                     $234,995     $2,148    $2,242    $239,385
Interest expense                      90,421        646       892      91,959
                                    --------     ------    ------    --------
Net interest income                  144,574      1,502     1,350     147,426

Provision for possible loan
  and lease losses                     4,416         54         5       4,475

Net interest income after
  provision for possible loan
  and lease losses                   140,158      1,448     1,345     142,951

Other operating income                58,957        448       591      59,996
Other operating expenses             135,191      1,438     1,245     137,874
                                    --------     ------    ------    --------
Income before income taxes            63,924        458       691      65,073
Income tax expense (benefit)          17,959         48       219      18,226
                                    --------     ------    ------    --------   
Net income before cumulative 
  effect of a change in 
  accounting principle                45,965        410       472      46,847
Cumulative effect on prior
  years of adopting FAS 109                                    47          47
                                     -------      -----     -----     ------- 
Net income                           $45,965       $410      $519     $46,894
                                     =======      =====     =====     ======= 
Preferred stock dividend               1,210                            1,210
Income applicable to common
  shares                             $44,755       $410      $519     $45,684
                                     =======      =====     =====     =======

Average common shares 
  outstanding during period <F5>  25,714,354    172,500   230,000   26,130,017

Net income per common share            $1.74      $2.38     $2.26        $1.75

<PAGE>

<F1>  Represents historical income statement of First Commercial Corporation.

<F2>  Represents historical income statement of City National Bank.

<F3>  Represents historical income statement of Security National Bank.

<F4>  Represents pro forma results as if these pooling transactions had
      occurred on or prior to December 31, 1993.

<F5>  Average shares outstanding for First Commercial Corporation and pro
      forma combined have been restated to reflect the 5% stock dividend
      declared November 1994 and the 7% stock dividend declared November 1995.

<PAGE>

                 INFORMATION CONCERNING CITY NATIONAL BANK

   Business of CNB

   CNB was  organized as a  national banking association  on June
   24, 1985, and provides consumer and commercial lending for the
   Whitehouse  and southeast  Tyler  communities.   The Bank  has
   branches located in Gresham, the Lake Palestine area, the West
   Loop  in Tyler and Gentry  Parkway in Tyler.   CNB's principal
   office is located at 1125 Highway 110 North, Whitehouse, Texas
   75791, telephone number: (903)839-6000.

   CNB Stock

   General

   As  of July 31, 1996, there were 172,500 outstanding shares of
   CNB Stock.  The approximate number  of holders of CNB Stock on
   that  date was  75.   There is  no established  public trading
   market for shares of CNB Stock.  

   On May 8, 1996, the date preceding the announcement of the CNB
   Merger, there was no independent  basis for establishing a per
   share  cash market price  for CNB  Stock.   Book value  of CNB
   Stock equaled $15.33 per share on that date.

   CNB's dividends for the  six month period ended June  30, 1996
   and the last two fiscal years are as follows:



                   First    Second     Third    Fourth      Total
                  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter
   Dividend
                  Dividend  Dividend  Dividend  Dividend
   Declared

   1996:
   Per share      $     0   $   0     $  -      $  -      $  -
   Total Declared       0       0        -         -         -   


   1995:
   Per share      $     0   $   0     $  0      $  0      $  0
   Total Declared       0       0        0         0         0

   1994
   Per share      $   .25   $   0     $  0      $  0      $ .25
   Total Declared  43,125       0        0         0     43,125

   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

   The  following  table sets  forth, as  of  July 31,  1996, the
   identity  and total number of shares of CNB Common Stock owned
   by persons  known by management  of CNB to own  more than five
   percent (5%) of the total outstanding shares.
   <PAGE>


                                                First Commercial
                                                Common Stock to
                            CNB Common Stock    be Owned Upon
   Name and Address of      Beneficially Owned  Consummation of
   Beneficial Owner         on July 31, 1996      the Merger (1)    
                                      % of                % of
                            Shares     Class    Shares    Class

   Nancy Duress             12,522(2)  7.26     12,666      *
   P.O. Box 1046
   Whitehouse, TX 75791

   D.W. Hamilton            16,173     9.38     16,359      *
   P.O. Box 516
   Whitehouse, TX 75791

   Ray Howard               30,874(3) 17.90     31,230      *
   P.O. Box 176
   Whitehouse, TX 75791

   John B. McDonald         33,633    19.50     34,021      *
   P.O. Box 39
   Troup, TX 75789

   Jess Odom                25,466(4) 14.76     25,760      *
   16027 County Line Road
   Troup, TX  75789

   Clyde Weaver             19,220    11.14     19,442      *
   208 Ackertap
   Whitehouse, TX 75791

   *Denotes less than 1%

   (1)  Assumes an exchange ratio of 1.01155 First Commercial shares
        for each outstanding CNB share.
   (2)  200 shares are held by Mrs. Duress's husband.
   (3)  4,000  shares are  owned jointly  by Mr.  Howard and  his
        wife,  and 26,874 are owned by the Ray Howard Company, of
        which Mr. Howard serves as President.
   (4)  These shares are held jointly with his wife.

   Security Ownership of Management

   The  following table  sets forth  the beneficial  ownership of
   shares of CNB Common Stock by  each director of CNB and by all
   directors and executive officers of CNB as a group as  of July
   31,  1996.  The number  of shares shown  as being beneficially
   owned by  each director  are those  over which  he or she  has
   either sole or shared voting and/or investment powers.
   <PAGE>
                                                First Commercial
                                                Common Stock to
                            CNB Common Stock    be Owned Upon
                            Beneficially Owned  Consummation of
   Name of Directors        on July 31, 1996      the Merger (1)    

                                      % of                % of
                            Shares     Class    Shares    Class

   Nancy Duress             12,522(2)  7.26     12,666      *
   D.W. Hamilton            16,173     9.38     16,359      *
   Ray Howard               30,874(3) 17.90     31,230      *
   John B. McDonald         33,633    19.50     34,021      *
   Jess Odom                25,466(4) 14.76     25,760      *
   Tom Tatum                 8,401(5)  4.87      8,498      *
   Ray Terry                 8,026(6)  4.65      8,118      *
   Clyde Weaver             19,220    11.14     19,442      *

   All Directors and Exe-
   cutive Officers as a 
   Group (a total of 14
   individuals)            156,474    90.71     158,281     *

   *Denotes less than 1%

   (1)  Assumes an exchange ratio of 1.01155 First Commercial shares
        for each outstanding CNB share.
   (2)  200 shares are held by Mrs. Duress's husband.
   (3)  4,000  shares are  owned jointly  by Mr.  Howard  and his
        wife,  and  26,874 shares  are  owned by  the  Ray Howard
        Company, of which Mr. Howard serves as President.
   (4)  These shares are held jointly with his wife.
   (5)  459 shares are held by Mr. Tatum's wife.
   (6)  275 shares are held  by Terry's Plant Farm, a  company of
        which Mr. Terry serves as President.
<PAGE>

<TABLE>

     Selected Financial Data - City National Bank

     The  following selected financial  data should be read  in conjunction with
     the  financial statements, including  the notes thereto, set  forth in this
     document.  See "Consolidated Financial Statements of CNB."

                                                            CITY NATIONAL BANK       
                                                      (In thousands, except per share data)
                 
                                                                 (Unaudited)

<CAPTION>

                                         Six Months Ended June 30, <F1>                      Year Ended December 31, 
        
                                                                                                                                
                                                 1996           1995          1995         1994         1993       1992     1991

        <S>                                     <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>         <C>      <C>
        
        Summary of Operating Results:
         Net Interest Income                    $   983       $   789       $ 1,654      $ 1,656      $ 1,502     $1,216    $871 
         Provision for Possible
          Loan and Lease Losses                      92            40           100          120           54         20       0
          Net Income                                202           137           265          354          410        476     303
          
        
        Period End Balance Sheet Data:
         Total Assets                             40,408        37,265        39,535       32,879       30,047    24,042  21,750 
         Total Deposits                           37,420        34,570        36,781       28,548       27,983    22,408  20,583
         Shareholders' Equity                      2,655         2,371         2,482        2,234        1,923     1,513   1,037

        Per Common Share Data:          
         Net Income                                 1.17           .79          1.54         2.05         2.38      2.76    1.76
         Cash Dividends                                0             0             0          .25            0         0       0
         Book Value                                15.39         13.74         14.39        12.95        11.15      8.77    6.01
         
          
<FN>
<F1>
       The unaudited  operating results  for CNB  for   the six  months ended  June 30,  1996 and   1995, in the
       opinion of  CNB management,  included  all  adjustments  (consisting  solely  of  normal  recurring  
       adjustments)  necessary  for  a  fair presentation.  Interim results  for the six months ended June 30, 1996,
       are not necessarily  indicative of results for the full year 1996.
</FN>

</TABLE>

<PAGE>
   Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

   The   following   discussion   provides  certain   information
   concerning   CNB's  financial   condition   and   results   of
   operations.    For  a   more  complete  understanding  of  the
   following  discussion,  reference  should   be  made  to   the
   financial  statements   of  CNB  and   related  notes  thereto
   presented elsewhere in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

   Financial Condition  - June  30, 1996  Compared with June  30,
   1995

   Throughout   the  preceding   twelve  months   CNB  management
   concentrated its  efforts toward  increasing the size  of CNB.
   Deposits  increased  by $2,879,679  or  8.24%.   This  deposit
   growth was  used to  fund an  additional $2,589,908  in  loans
   (9.26% increase).  During this time period, dividends were not
   paid,  thereby creating  a  $329,970 or  a 13.92%  increase in
   stockholders'   equity.     Risk   weighted   assets   totaled
   $31,414,000 at June 30,  1996 with a capital to  risk weighted
   asset ratio of  9.61%.  CNB concluded the  first six months of
   1996  with a return on assets of  1.00% and a return on equity
   of 15.54%.

   Statement  of Income - Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 Compared
   with June 30, 1995

   Net  income  for the  first six  months  of 1996  was $202,039
   compared  to  $136,586  for the  same  period  in  1995.   Net
   interest margin was strengthened by increased loan volume with
   minimal negative  impact from  increased deposits.   An eighty
   basis point increase  in loan yield  was the primary  stimulus
   for a  $252,457 increase in total  interest income contrasting
   with a ten basis point increase in deposit rates for a $58,452
   increase in interest expense.  Net interest margin improved by
   $194,005.

   CNB  increased its  loan loss provision  from $40,000  for the
   first six  months of 1995  to $92,000 for  the same  period in
   1996.   As a  result of the  expansion of CNB's  facilities in
   1995  and   1994,  occupancy  expense  increased  by  $61,880.
   Finally, the loss on sale of assets created a $13,069 negative
   impact on other income in 1996.

   1995 Compared to 1994

   1995  was a  period  of  excellent  growth  for  CNB.    Loans
   increased  by $4,383,638  or  17.34%,  deposits  increased  by
   $8,233,224 or 28.84% and  total assets increased by $6,697,345
   or 20.37%.  The increase in loans and deposits was prompted by
   CNB  expanding  its  facilities  -  building,  furniture   and
   fixtures  increased by $675,570 or 41.78%.  Dividends were not
   paid in 1995, which  created a $264,517 or 11.84%  increase in
   stockholders' equity.   In addition to the  increase in loans,
   the  deposit  growth  was  used  to  eliminate  $1,855,000  in
   borrowings and increase short term investments  by $1,716,749.
   CNB concluded the  year with a return on assets  of .72% and a
   return on equity of 11.17%, both of which decreased from 1994.
   <PAGE>

   Net income for 1995 was $264,517 compared to $354,363 in 1994.
   The  $543,356  increase in  interest  income was  offset  by a
   $545,803  increase in  interest  expense creating  a flat  net
   interest margin.   The $1,421,912 increase  in demand deposits
   yielded  a  $126,852 increase  in  deposit  fee income.    The
   increase in other income  resulted mainly from losses on  sale
   of assets sustained in 1994.

   The  primary  negative impact  on  earnings  was the  $186,953
   (73.64%) increase  in occupancy and equipment  costs.  Interim
   earnings suffered from CNB's expansion.

   1994 compared to 1993

   1994 was a  period of  above average growth  for CNB.   Assets
   increased  by   $2,831,343  or   9.42%.    Deposits   remained
   relatively flat  with a  $565,112 or 2.02%  increase; however,
   loan growth  had a substantial $4,739,403  or 23.07% increase.
   Minimal   deposit  growth  required  the   use  of  short-term
   investments  and  borrowings  to   fund  loans.    Short  term
   investments decreased  by $2,953,000 or 79.23%  and borrowings
   increased  by $1,855,000.  CNB used a portion of its resources
   for expansion by adding approximately $400,000 to building and
   equipment.   Return  on assets  and return  on equity  were of
   1.14% and 16.99%, respectively.

   Net  income fell by $55,776  or 13.60% from  1993 to $354,363.
   The  increase in  loan  volume strengthened  the net  interest
   margin by $153,370 or  10.21%.  Although total  deposit growth
   was minimal, demand deposits increased by $1,031,633 or 24.24%
   resulting in  a  $51,808 or  14.22%  increase in  deposit  fee
   income.  Other income fell sharply by $22,799 or 27.22% due to
   the loss on sale of assets of $27,398.

   Non interest expense increased by $119,655 or 8.02% which  was
   evenly  distributed   among  the  major   expense  categories.
   Salaries  increased  by $45,694  or  8.08%,  occupancy expense
   increased  by  $35,066  or   16.03%  and  all  other  expenses
   increased  by  $38,895 or  5.50%.   The provision  for federal
   income taxes increased by $118,500 or 244.33%.  

   Allowance for Loan Losses

   A summary  of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for
   each  of the past two years, including loan loss experience by
   major category, is presented below.
   <PAGE>
                                           Six Months Ended
                                               June 30
                                           1996      1995

   Balance at beginning of period       $292,000    $278,000
   Amounts charged-off:
        Commercial                        16,000       31,000
        Real estate mortgage                   0           0
        Consumer                          68,000       22,000

          Total loans charged-off          84,000      53,000

   Recoveries on amounts previously
        charged-off:
        Commercial                          9,000       3,000
        Real estate mortgage                    0          0
        Consumer                             8,000     12,000

             Total recoveries               17,000     15,000

             Net charge-offs                67,000     38,000

   Provision for loan losses                92,000     40,000

   Balance at end of period               $317,000   $280,000
                                          ========   ========
   Ratio of net charge-offs
   during the period to average
   loans outstanding during the
   period                                  .37%         .39%

   The  allowance  for  loan  losses  is  established  through  a
   provision for loan losses charged to expenses.  The  allowance
   represents an amount which,  in management s judgment, will be
   adequate to absorb probable losses on existing  loans that may
   become uncollectible.  The adequacy of the allowance for  loan
   losses  is determined  on  an ongoing  basis  by means  of  an
   analysis of  the overall  quality of  the loan  portfolio, the
   historical loan loss experience  of the bank, loan delinquency
   trends  and the  economic  conditions within  the trade  area.
   Also, additional  allocations are made to  the allowance based
   on specially  identified  potential loss  situations.    These
   potential loss  situations are identified by  an internal loan
   review  function   reporting  directly  to   CNB s  Board   of
   Directors, as  well as by the account  officers  evaluation of
   their portfolios.

   The  tables below set forth an allocation of the allowance for
   loan losses according to the categories of loans indicated and
   a  percentage distribution  of the  allowance allocation.   In
   making the allocation, consideration was given to such factors
   as management s  evaluation of risk in  each category, current
   economic  conditions and charge-off experience.  The following
   allocation does not indicate the unavailability of any portion
   of the allowance for loan  losses to absorb losses in any loan
   category.
   <PAGE>



   Allocation of Allowance for loan losses
                                             June 30
                                        1996        1995

   Commercial                         $134,000    $129,000
   Real Estate                          53,000      50,000
   Consumer                            130,000     101,000

        Total                         $317,000    $280,000
                                      ========    ========

   Percentage  Distribution  of  Allowance  for  Loan  Losses and
   Categories of Loans as Percent of Gross Loans at June 30

                           1996                             1995
                  Allowance     Loans             Allowance      
   Loans

   Commercial       42.42%    22.14%                  45.96%     
   28.62%
   Real Estate      16.71     45.75                   18.02      
   41.75
   Consumer         40.87     32.11                   36.02      
   29.63

                  100.00%     100.00%              100.00%       
   100.00%
                  ======      ======              ======         
   ======
   <PAGE>
   Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans

   It is  the policy of  CNB to place  loans greater  than ninety
   days past due on nonaccrual status, unless the lending officer
   can provide sufficient evidence supporting probable collection
   within  the near future.   All loans greater  than one hundred
   and twenty  days past due  are placed  on nonaccrual.   At the
   discretion of  the lending officer,  some loans past  due less
   than ninety days may be placed on nonaccrual.

   As of June 30, 1996 and 1995, there was approximately $165 and
   $135 thousand, respectively, in  nonaccrual loans and $224 and
   $26  thousand, respectively,  in accruing  loans contractually
   past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments.



                  INFORMATION CONCERNING SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

   Business of SNB

   SNB  was  organized  as  a  national  banking  association  on
   December  15,  1980 under  the laws  of  the United  States of
   America and  is headquartered in Nacogdoches,  Texas, where it
   owns its  banking facility  located at 3000  University Drive,
   Nacogdoches,  Texas  75963-2018,  telephone number:  (409)560-
   2265.  SNB  engages in a general, full-service  commercial and
   consumer banking business.  As of June 30, 1996, SNB had total
   assets  of   approximately  $36,919,000,  total   deposits  of
   approximately  $32,945,000, and total  stockholders' equity of
   approximately  $3,683,000 (or  approximately  9.98%  of  total
   assets).

   SNB Stock

   General

   As  of June 30, 1996, there were 230,000 outstanding shares of
   SNB Stock.   The approximate number of holders of SNB Stock on
   that date was  300.   There is no  established public  trading
   market for shares of SNB Stock.  

   On June 27, 1996,  the date preceding the announcement  of the
   SNB Merger, there was no independent basis for  establishing a
   per share  cash market price for SNB Stock.  Book value of SNB
   Stock equaled $16.01 per share on that date.

   SNB's dividends for the  six month period ended June  30, 1996
   and the last two fiscal years are as follows:
   <PAGE>
                   First    Second     Third    Fourth      Total
                  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter
   Dividend
                  Dividend  Dividend  Dividend  Dividend
   Declared

   1996:
   Per share      $   .15   $    .15  $  -      $   -     $   .30

   Total Declared  34,500     34,500     -          -      69,000

   1995:
   Per share      $   .15   $    .15  $   .15   $   .15   $   .60
   Total Declared  34,500     34,500   34,500    34,500   138,000

   1994:
   Per share      $   .15   $    .15  $   .15   $   .15   $   .60
   Total Declared  34,500     34,500   34,500    34,500   138,000 


   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

   The  following  table sets  forth, as  of  June 30,  1996, the
   identity  and total number of shares of SNB Common Stock owned
   by persons known  by management of SNB  to own more  than five
   percent (5%) of the total outstanding shares.

                                                First Commercial
                                                Common Stock to
                            SNB Common Stock    be Owned Upon
   Name and Address of      Beneficially Owned  Consummation of
   Beneficial Owner         on June 30, 1996(1)   the Merger    
   -------------------      ------------------- -----------------
                                      % of                % of
                            Shares     Class    Shares    Class
                            ------    -----     ------    -----

   Joan Cason Smith         14,620    6.36      15,330      *
   Route 13, Box 8100
   Nacogdoches, TX 75961

   Paul H. Smith            20,914    9.09      21,929      *
   P.O. Box 630808
   Nacogdoches, TX 75963-0808

   Commercial National Bank 14,557    6.33      15,264      *
   P.O. Box 630847
   Nacogdoches, TX 75963-0847

   Maxine Jones Children's  14,880    6.47      15,602      *
     Trust
   Route 1, Box 41-A
   Cushing, TX  75760

   *Denotes less than 1%

   (1)  As of June  30, 1996,  there were 230,000  shares of  SNB
        Stock outstanding.  
   <PAGE>
   Security Ownership of Management

   The  following table  sets forth  the beneficial  ownership of
   shares of  SNB  Common Stock  by each  director and  executive
   officer  of SNB and by all directors and executive officers of
   SNB  as a  group as of  June 30, 1996.   The  number of shares
   shown as being beneficially  owned by each director  are those
   over which he or she  has either sole or shared  voting and/or
   investment powers.

                                                First Commercial
                                                Common Stock to
   Name of Directors        SNB Common Stock    be Owned Upon
     and Executive         Beneficially Owned   Consummation of
       Officers             on June 30, 1996(1)   the Merger    
   -----------------       -------------------- ----------------
                                      % of                % of
                            Shares     Class    Shares    Class
                            ------    -----     ------    -----

   Donald Alexander          2,436     1.06      2,554      *

   Bob DeWitt                7,754     3.37      8,130      *

   Michael C. Haas           4,473     1.94      4,690      *

   R. Gerald Jones(2)        3,800     1.65      3,984      *

   Bob McKnight              6,504     2.83      6,819      *

   Bill Pederson, Jr.        4,899     2.13      5,136      *

   Frank Sisco               1,336      .58      1,400      *

   Joan Cason Smith         14,620     6.36     15,330      *

   Paul H. Smith            20,914     9.09     21,929      *

   Thomas J. Stanly          7,127     3.10      7,473      *

   All Directors and Exe-   70,691    30.74     74,124      *
   cutive Officers (14) 
   as a Group

   *Denotes less than 1%

   (1)  As of June  30, 1996,  there were 230,000  shares of  SNB
        Stock outstanding.
   (2)  Includes  3,500  shares  held  by  Pineywoods  Investment
        Company, a corporation controlled by Mr. Jones.

<PAGE>
<TABLE>

          Selected Financial Data - Security National Bank

          The  following   selected  financial  data  should   be  read  in
          conjunction  with the  financial statements, including  the notes
          thereto, set forth in this document.  See "Consolidated Financial
          Statements of SNB."

                                                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK       
                                                      (In thousands, except per share data)

                                        (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>                          Six Months Ended June 30,                  
                                             <F1>                                      Year Ended December 31,
                                    ----------------------            -------------------------------------------------------
                                       1996          1995           1995         1994           1993          1992         1991

    <S>                              <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>          <C> 

    Summary of Operating Results:
     Net Interest Income                  747       681           1,420         1,367         1,350         1,210        1,011
     Provision for Possible 
      Loan and Lease Losses               (56)      (6)             (21)          (44)            5            28          176
      Net Income                          265       197             435           421           519           510          162
                  
     Period End Balance Sheet
     Data:
      Total Assets                     36,920    36,079          39,415        35,679        38,289        34,785       31,506
      Total Deposits                   32,945    32,476          35,522        32,295        34,921        31,977       29,178
      Long-Term Debt                     -0-       -0-            -0-           -0-           -0-           -0-          -0-
      Shareholders' Equity              3,683     3,369           3,555         3,101         2,987         2,571        2,118

      Per Common Share Data:
       Net Income                        1.15       .86            1.89          1.83          2.26          2.22          .70
       Cash Dividends                     .30       .30             .60           .60           .45           .45          -0-
       Book Value                       16.02     14.65           15.46         13.48         12.99         11.18         9.21

<FN>
<F1>
                   
    The unaudited operating results for SNB for  the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995,
    in the opinion of SNB management, included all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring
    adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation.  Interim results for the six months ended June 30,
    1996, are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year 1996.

</FN>
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
   Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

   The   following   discussion   provides  certain   information
   regarding the financial condition and results of operations of
   SNB.  This discussion  should be read in conjunction  with the
   SNB's Financial Statements  and Notes to Financial  Statements
   presented  elsewhere in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
   See "Index to SNB Financial Statements."

   Results of Operations

   General

   The  earnings of  SNB depend  primarily on SNB's  net interest
   income  (i.e., the  difference  between the  income earned  on
   SNB's  loans  and investments  and  the interest  paid  on its
   deposits  and  other  borrowed  funds).    Among  the  factors
   affecting  net  interest  income  are the  type,  volume,  and
   quality of SNB's assets,  the type and volume of  its deposits
   and other borrowed funds, and the relative sensitivity  of its
   interest-bearing liabilities  to  changes in  market  interest
   rates.

   SNB's income is also  affected by fees it receives  from other
   banking  services, by its provision for loan losses and by the
   level  of  its operating  expenses.    All  aspects  of  SNB's
   operations  are  affected  by  general market,  economic,  and
   competitive conditions.

   SNB reported net income  of $264,882 for the six  months ended
   June 30, 1996, an increase from net income of $197,298 for the
   six  months ended June 30,  1995.  Pretax  income was $384,294
   for  the six months ended  June 30, 1996,  a $101,497 increase
   from  the $282,797 earned during the six months ended June 30,
   1995.   SNB  had net  income of  $434,640 for  the  year ended
   December 31,  1995, $421,138 for  the year ended  December 31,
   1994,  and  $519,433 for  the  year ended  December  31, 1993.
   Changes  occurring in  the  major components  of SNB's  income
   statement for such periods are discussed below.

   Net Interest Income

   Net  interest income is the  primary source of  income for SNB
   and represents the amount by which interest and fees generated
   by earning assets exceed the cost of funds, primarily interest
   paid to  SNB's depositors  on interest-bearing accounts.   Net
   interest income was $747,697 for the six months ended June 30,
   1996,  a 9.76%  increase  from  the  net  interest  income  of
   $681,214  for the  six months  ended June  30, 1995.   Average
   rates earned on interest-bearing  assets increased from  7.77%
   as of June 30, 1995 to 8.19% as of June 30, 1996.

   Average loans, net of unearned discount of $16,836,431 for the
   six months  ended June 30,  1996 increased 3.66%  over average
   loans of $16,241,907  for the  same period in  1995.   Average
   deposits  for  the  six  months  ended  June  30,   1996  were
   $33,854,219,  an  increase of  4.84%  of  average deposits  of
   $32,290,888 for the same period in 1995.
   <PAGE>

   For the  year  ended December  31, 1995,  net interest  income
   increased $52,519,  or 3.84%, over the year ended December 31,
   1994.   Net  interest  income increased  $17,653  in 1994,  or
   1.31%,  over  1993 net  interest  income of  $1,349,606.   The
   increase of $52,519  from 1994  to 1995 was  primarily due  to
   increased  interest rates on loans and the implementation of a
   new loan product called the "Cash Flow Manager System."  Under
   the Cash Flow  Manager System, SNB provides a  loan based on a
   customer's  accounts  receivable,   maintaining  billing   and
   collection  controls over  the  receivables,  and  applying  a
   certain percentage  of collections to the balance of the loan.

   The portion of the  increase of net interest income  from 1994
   to 1995 attributed to the new Cash Flow Manager System product
   was $25,779.   The increase  of $17,653 from 1993  to 1994 was
   primarily due to increased interest rates on loans.

   The following  table sets forth  for the periods  indicated an
   analysis  of net  interest  income by  each major  category of
   interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  The
   rates  earned and  paid  on  each  major  type  of  asset  and
   liability  account are set  forth beside the  average level in
   the  account for  the period,  and the  average yields  on all
   interest-bearing  liabilities are also summarized, for the six
   months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.

<TABLE>
              Analysis of Net Interest Income
<CAPTION>
             
                                                                  Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                               ------------------------------    
                                                            1996                            1995
                                                           ------                          ------ 
                                                Average    Income/    Yield/    Average    Income/     Yield/
                                                Balance    Expense    Rate      Balance    Expense     Rate
                                                 -----      -----     -----      -----      -----      ----
                                                                    (dollars in thousands)
  
         <S>                                   <C>         <C>       <C>       <C>          <C>        <C>

                 ASSETS                                                     
          Interest earning assets:                                         
             Loans                             $16,985      $897     10.56%     $16,395      $767      9.36%

             Securities - Held to Maturity       7,753       215      5.55%       5,895       167      5.67%
       
             Securities - Available for Sale     6,295       191      6.07%       7,007       224      6.39%
                     
             Federal Funds Sold                    175         5      5.71%         502        14      5.58%
           
             Interest-bearing deposits
                in banks                         2,194        59      5.38%       1,178        31      5.26%
                                               -------     -----      -----      ------      ----     -----
             Total interest-bearing assets/     33,402     1,367      8.19%      30,977     1,203      7.77%
                interest income/average yield
               
          Non-interest earning assets:                                     
             Cash and due from banks             2,278                            2,509   
             
             Other assets                        2,385                            2,384

             Allowance for loan losses            (149)                            (153)
                                               --------                          -------                              
             TOTAL                              $37,916                          $35,717 
                                                =======                          =======                       

             LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

          Interest-bearing liabilities:                                    
          
             NOW, money market, and savings     $11,154     $158      2.83%       11,058     $159      2.88%
                    
             Certificates of deposit             17,249      457      5.30%       15,844      362      4.57%
             
             Other borrowings                       179        4      4.47%           12        1      16.67%
                                                -------     ----      ----        ------      ---      -----         
             Total interest-bearing liabilites/  28,582      619      4.33%       26,914      522       3.88%
                interest expense/ rate
                
<PAGE>

             Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   5,451                           5,388
             
             Other liabilities                       226                             182       
                                                  ------                          ------           
             Total liabilities                    34,259                          32,484
                                                                              
             Stockholders' equity                  3,657                           3,233       
                                                 -------                          ------          
             TOTAL                               $37,916                         $35,717
                                                 =======                         =======          
                                                                                
             Net interest income                            $748                             $681 
                                                            ====                             ====
             Net yield on interest-earning                            3.85%                             3.89%
               assets (annualized)                                    =====                             =====         


</TABLE>

<PAGE>


          The rates  earned  and  paid on  each  major type  of  asset  and
          liability account are set  forth beside the average level  in the
          account for the period,  and the average yields on  all interest-
          bearing liabilities are also  summarized, for the previous  three
          calendar years.

<TABLE>

         

<CAPTION>
                                                             Years Ended December 31,
                                                          ------------------------------
                                             1995                        1994                         1993
                                            ------                      ------                       ------    
                                Average    Income/   Yield/   Average    Income/    Yield/   Average    Income/   Yield/
                                Balance    Expense   Rate     Balance    Expense    Rate     Balance    Expense   Rate
                                -------    ------    ----     -------    -------    ----      -----      -----     --- 
                                                    (dollars in thousands)

  <S>                          <C>       <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>       <C>      <C>        <C>      <C> 
  ASSETS                                                           
  
  Interest earning assets:                                               

    Loans                     $16,437    $1,629     9.91%    $16,300    $1,385     8.50%    $16,456   $1,331     8.09%

    Investment securities      13,248       801     6.05%     13,920       790     5.68%     12,937      833     6.44%
         
    Federal funds sold            423        24     5.67%        946        44     4.65%      1,183       37     3.13%
                   
   Interest-bearing deposits    1,519        87     5.73%      1,039        46     4.43%      1,229       41     3.34%
      in banks
                               ------     -----     -----     ------     -----     -----     -----     -----     -----
      Total interest-bearing   31,627     2,541     8.03%     32,205     2,265     7.03%     31,805    2,242     7.05%
            assets/interest
            income/average
            yield

  Non-interest earning
      assets:
                   
    Cash and due from banks     2,543                          2,420                          2,095       
                   
    Other assets                2,361                          2,202                          1,965       

    Allowance for loan losses    (150)                          (175)                          (273)      
                               -------                       --------                       --------              
       TOTAL                   $36,381                       $36,652                        $35,592
                               =======                       =======                        =======  

<PAGE>

  LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS'                                      
     EQUITY
  
 Interest-bearing                                                       
     liabilities:
 
     NOW, money market,        $10,924    $ 314     2.87%    $11,349     $ 315     2.78%    $11,183     $296     2.65%
          and savings 
     Certificates of deposit    16,347      806     4.93%     15,695       582     3.71%     15,899      596     3.75%
                  
     Other borrowings                6        1    16.67%         24         1     4.17%          0        0     0.00%
                                ------    -----    -----      ------       ---     -----     ------  
      Total interest-           27,277    1,121     4.11%     27,068       898     3.32%     27,082      892     3.29%
        bearing liabilities/
        interest expense/rate
        
 Noninterest-bearing demand      5,549                         6,227                          5,524       
     deposits 

 Other liabilities                 198                           217                            191       
                                ------                       -------                        -------          
     Total liabilities          33,024                        33,512                         32,797

     Stockholders' equity        3,357                         3,140                          2,795       
                               -------                       -------                        ------- 
       TOTAL                   $36,381                       $36,652                        $35,592
                               =======                       =======                        =======

 Net interest income                     $1,420                         $1,367                        $1,350
                                         ======                         ======                        ======           
 Net yield on interest-                             3.92%                          3.72%                         3.76%
     earning assets                                 =====                          =====                         =====
     (annualized)
         
</TABLE>
<PAGE>


      The  following  table  sets forth  for  the  periods  indicated a
      summary  of the  changes  in interest  earned  and interest  paid
      resulting from changes in volume and rate.

<TABLE>


<CAPTION>


                         Change From Six Months Ended              Change From Year Ended              Change From Year Ended
                          June 30, 1995 To Six Months             December 31, 1994 To Year           December 31, 1993 To Year
                              Ended June 30, 1996                  Ended December 31, 1995             Ended December 31, 1994
                         -----------------------------            ---------------------------       ---------------------------- 
                           Total    Attributed To                 Total    Attributed To             Total    Attributed To 
                          Change   Volume   Rate   Mix           Change   Volume   Rate   Mix        Change   Volume   Rate   Mix
                         -------   ------   ----   ---           ------   ------   ----   ---
                      
                                                                    (dollars in thousands)
      
<S>                      <C>      <C>      <C>     <C>          <C>       <C>     <C>    <C>        <C>      <C>      <C>     <C>
Interest Income:                                                         

    Loans                 $130     $58      $111    $(39)        $244      $14     $232   $(2)       $54      $(14)    $66     $2

    Securities              14      46       (38)      6           11      (41)      49     3        (43)       55    (106)     8

    Federal funds sold      (9)    (14)        0       5          (20)     (30)       4     6          7       (11)     14      4
                      
    Interest-bearing        28      36        (8)      0           41       27       20    (6)         5        (8)     11      2
      deposits in banks
                          ----    ----      ----    ----         ----     ----     ----   ----      ----      ----    ----    ----
Net increase (decrease)   $163    $126       $65    $(28)        $276     $(30)    $305    $1        $23       $22    $(15)   $16
    in interest income 
                          ====    ====       ====   =====        ====     =====    ====   ====      ====      =====   =====   ====

Interest Expense:                                                        

    Savings and            $(1)     $7       $(4)    $(4)         $(1)    $(12)     $10    $1        $19        $4     $14     $1
      transaction

    Certificates            94      48        64     (18)          224      32      200    (8)       (14)       (8)     (7)     1
      of deposit
    
    Other borrowings         4       8       (22)     18             0      (3)       1     2          1         1       1     (1)
                          ----    ----       ----   ----          ----     ----    ----   ----      ----      -----   -----   ----
Net increase (decrease)    $97     $63       $38     $(4)         $223     $17     $211   $(5)        $6       $(3)     $8     $1
    in interest expense
                          ====    ====      ====    =====         ====     ====    ====   ====      ====      =====   =====   ====  

</TABLE>


   <PAGE>
   Provision for Loan Losses

   SNB allowance  for loan losses is  established through charges
   to  operating income  in the  form of  the provision  for loan
   losses.  Actual loan  losses or recoveries of loan  losses are
   charged or credited directly to the allowance for loan losses.
   No  additions were made to  the allowance for  loan losses for
   the six months ended June 30, 1996 or 1995, due to significant
   recoveries on  loans  that had  been  written off  in  earlier
   years.   The  recoveries resulted  in credits  of $55,716  and
   $5,823 being recorded for  the six months ended June  30, 1996
   and 1995, respectively.

   Similarly, no  additions were made  to the allowance  for loan
   losses for  the year ended December  31, 1995 or  1994, due to
   significant  recoveries on loans that  had been written off in
   earlier years.  The recoveries  resulted in credits of $21,163
   and  $43,752 being recorded  for the years  ended December 31,
   1995 and 1994, respectively.

   The allowance  for loan  losses expressed  as a  percentage of
   outstanding loans, net  of unearned interest,  was  0.89%  and
   0.97%  as of  June  30, 1996  and  1995, respectively.    This
   decrease in percentage from  1995 to 1996 is the result  of an
   improved local economy.

   For the years ended  December 31, 1993, 1994, and  1995, total
   nonaccrual, past  due greater  than 90 days,  and restructured
   loans  decreased  from  $523,000   to  $151,000  to  $141,000,
   respectively.   The allowance for  loan losses expressed  as a
   percentage of outstanding loans,  net of unearned interest was
   0.81%, 0.86%, and  1.10% as  of December 31,  1995, 1994,  and
   1993, respectively.

   Non-interest Income

   Non-interest  income,  which  includes,  among  other  things,
   service charges  and fees,  increased 8.43% from  $253,673 for
   the six months  ended June 30,  1995 to $275,068  for the  six
   months ended June  30, 1996.   The  increase was  attributable
   primarily  to  an  increase  in  transaction  account  service
   charges.

   Non-interest income increased 2.20% from $507,383 to  $518,563
   for the years ended December 31, 1994  and 1995, respectively.
   This  increase of  $11,180  was attributable  primarily to  an
   increase in transaction account service charges.  Non-interest
   income  increased  1.76%, from  $498,599  for  the year  ended
   December 31, 1993, to $507,383 for the year ended December 31,
   1994.  This small  increase was primarily the result  of lower
   transaction  account service  charges and  an increase  in the
   gain on sale of assets.

   Operating Expenses
   <PAGE>
   Non-interest expenses include expenses which SNB incurs in the
   normal course of operations  such as employee compensation and
   benefits,  occupancy  expense, data  processing  charges, FDIC
   insurance premiums, communication expense,  professional fees,
   advertising, supplies,  and depreciation  of the  building and
   equipment.   These expenses increased $36,274,  or 5.51%, from
   $657,913  for the six months  ended June 30,  1995 to $694,187
   for the six months ended  June 30, 1996.  The net  increase in
   non-interest expense  was primarily the result  of an increase
   of $19,421 in salaries and benefits, an increase of $23,017 in
   professional fees, an increase of $19,655 in  fees relating to
   the implementation of  the "Cash Flow  Manager System," and  a
   decrease of $35,112 in FDIC insurance premiums.

   Operating   expenses   decreased  $20,404,   or   1.51%,  from
   $1,355,149 for the year ended December 31, 1994  to $1,334,745
   for  the  year ended  December 31,  1995.   This  decrease was
   primarily the result of the  sum of an increase of  $47,032 in
   salaries and benefits, a decrease of $37,863 in FDIC insurance
   premiums, and a decrease of $41,586 in  expenses attributed to
   the maintenance of foreclosed real estate.

   Operating   expenses  increased   $110,390,  or   8.87%,  from
   $1,244,759 for the year ended December  31, 1993 to $1,355,149
   for  the  year ended  December 31,  1994.   This  increase was
   primarily the result of  the sum of an increase of  $50,823 in
   salaries  and benefits,  an increase  of $15,970  in occupancy
   expense,  and   an  increase  of  $25,740   in  equipment  and
   depreciation expenses.

   Federal Income Taxes

   In  1993,  SNB  adopted   Statement  of  Financial  Accounting
   Standard No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (FAS 109).  As
   permitted  under  the   new  rules,  prior   years'  financial
   statements  have not been restated.   The cumulative effect of
   adopting FAS  109 as  of January  1, 1993 was  an increase  in
   income of $47,174.

   The  provision for income taxes for the six month period ended
   June 30, 1996 was $119,412, compared to a provision of $85,499
   for  the same  period in  1995.   SNB's provision  for federal
   income taxes  was $190,119 and  $184,588 for  the years  ended
   December  31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  As of December 31,
   1995,  SNB  had  no   net  operating  loss  carryforwards  nor
   investment  and  minimum  tax  credit  carryovers  for federal
   income tax purposes.

   Deferred federal income taxes result primarily from the use of
   the cash  basis of  accounting, accelerated depreciation,  and
   the "direct write-off" method in accounting  for bad debts for
   income  tax  purposes.   The net  deferred federal  income tax
   liability was $63,773 and  $43,998 at June 30, 1996  and 1995,
   respectively.    At  December 31,  1995,  SNB  carried  a  net
   deferred federal income tax  liability of $75,759; at December
   31,  1994, SNB carried a net deferred federal income tax asset
   of  $30,236; and  at  December 31,  1993,  SNB carried  a  net
   deferred federal income tax liability of $61,339.
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   SNB's  provision for  federal  income taxes  was $219,152  for
   1993.  For 1992, federal income taxes of $166,458 were totally
   offset by a net operating loss carryforward, leaving $7,660 in
   losses  which were carried forward to 1993.  The net operating
   loss carryforward was eliminated in 1993 by offsetting taxable
   income.

   Capital Resources, Liquidity, and Financial Condition

   Capital Resources

   The OCC  has adopted risk-based and  leverage capital measures
   to assist in  the assessment  of the capital  adequacy of  the
   banks it  regulates.  The  principal objectives  of the  risk-
   based measures are to (i) make regulatory capital requirements
   more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among financial
   institutions; (ii) factor off-balance sheet exposures into the
   assessment  of capital adequacy;  (iii) minimize disincentives
   to holding  liquid, low-risk assets; and  (iv) achieve greater
   consistency  in  the evaluation  of  the  capital adequacy  of
   financial institutions.

   The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of
   capital and  a framework for calculating  risk weighted assets
   by assigning assets  and off-balance sheet items to broad risk
   categories.   A  financial  institutions's risk-based  capital
   ratio is  calculated by  dividing its qualifying  capital (the
   numerator  of  the ratio)  by  its risk  weighted  assets (the
   denominator).

   The  risk-based capital  ratio  focuses  principally on  broad
   categories of  credit risk.   The risk-based  ratio does  not,
   however, incorporate  other factors  that can affect  a bank's
   financial condition.   These factors include overall  interest
   rate  exposure,  liquidity,  funding  and  market  risks,  the
   quality and  level of  earnings, investment or  loan portfolio
   concentrations,  the quality  of  loans and  investments,  the
   effectiveness   of   loan   and   investment   policies,   and
   management's  ability  to monitor  and  control financial  and
   operating risks.

   SNB  is a  national bank,  and as  such, its  qualifying total
   capital consists of  two types of  capital components:   "core
   capital   elements"   (comprising    Tier   1   capital)   and
   "supplementary capital elements" (comprising Tier  2 capital).
   Certain assets  are  deducted from  a financial  institution's
   capital for the purpose  of calculating the risk-based capital
   ratio.

   Assets  and credit  equivalent  amounts  of off-balance  sheet
   items are assigned  to one of four risk  categories, according
   to certain criteria.  The aggregate dollar value of the amount
   in  each  category  is  then  multiplied by  the  risk  weight
   associated with that category.   The resulting weighted values
   from  each of the risk categories are added together, and this
   sum is the financial  institution's total risk weighted assets
   that comprise the denominator of the risk-based capital ratio.
   Assets  deducted  from a  bank's  capital  in determining  the
   numerator of
   <PAGE>
   the risk-based capital ratio  are not included as part  of the
   financial institution's risk weighted assets.

   Risk-weights for  off-balance sheet items are  determined by a
   two-step process.   First,  the "credit equivalent  amount" of
   off-balance  sheet  items  is  determined, in  most  cases  by
   multiplying the off-balance sheet items by a credit conversion
   factor.  Second, in  most cases, the credit equivalent  amount
   is  assigned to  the  appropriate risk  category according  to
   designated criteria.

   National banks  are required to maintain  a minimum risk-based
   capital  ratio of  total  capital (after  deductions) to  risk
   weighted assets of  8%.  In  general, 50% of  this ratio  must
   consist  of   Tier  1  capital.     Certain  restrictions  and
   limitations  also apply  regarding the  calculation of  Tier 1
   capital.  Tier 2 capital elements that are not used as part of
   Tier  1 capital  generally  will qualify  for  inclusion in  a
   financial institution's capital base  up to a maximum  of 100%
   of the financial institution's Tier 1 capital.  As of June 30,
   1996, SNB's Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 18.65%.

   In  addition,  the   OCC  has  promulgated   capital  leverage
   guidelines  designed  to  supplement  the  risk-based  capital
   guidelines.  The principal objective of the leverage ratio  is
   to address the extent  to which a financial institution  could
   leverage its equity  capital base.  The  OCC requires national
   banks to meet a minimum leverage capital requirement of Tier 1
   capital to total assets of not less than 3% for a bank that is
   not anticipating  or experiencing  significant growth  and  is
   highly rated (i.e., a composite rating of 1 on a scale of 1 to
   5).    Banks  that  the  OCC determines  are  anticipating  or
   experiencing significant  growth or that are  not highly rated
   must  meet a minimum leverage  ratio of 3%  plus an additional
   cushion of at least 100  to 200 basis points.   SNB's leverage
   ratio  was 9.85% as  of June 30,  1996, 9.45% as  of March 31,
   1996, and 9.37% as of December 31, 1995.

   Liquidity

   SNB's  asset and  liability management  policy is  intended to
   maintain adequate liquidity and thereby enhance its ability to
   raise funds to support  asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals
   and   lending  needs,   maintain  reserve   requirements,  and
   otherwise sustain operations.   SNB accomplishes this  through
   management of  the maturities  of its interest  earning assets
   and  interest-bearing  liabilities.   Liquidity  is  monitored
   daily  and  overall interest  rate  risk  is assessed  through
   reports showing  both sensitivity  ratios and  existing dollar
   "gap"  data.  SNB believes its present position to be adequate
   to meet its current and foreseeable liquidity needs.

   The  liquidity of  SNB is  maintained in  the form  of readily
   marketable securities, demand deposits with  commercial banks,
   vault cash,  and  federal  funds  sold.    While  the  minimum
   liquidity requirement for banks  is determined by federal bank
   regulatory agencies  as a  percentage of  deposit liabilities,
   SNB's  management monitors liquidity requirements as warranted
   by  interest rate  trends,  changes in  the  economy, and  the
   scheduled 
   <PAGE>
   maturity and  interest rate sensitivity of  the investment and
   loan portfolios, deposits, and  anticipated loan fundings.  In
   addition to  the liquidity provided by the  foregoing, SNB has
   correspondent  relationships  with  other   institutions  with
   available  unsecured  lines of  credit  to  purchase overnight
   funds  totalling $1,000,000    should additional  liquidity be
   needed.  These lines  are subject to restrictions such  as the
   financial  strength  of  SNB   and  the  lender's  ability  to
   facilitate the credit.

   On December 31, 1993,  SNB adopted the provisions of  FAS 115.
   The opening  balance of shareholders' equity  was increased by
   $188,457 to reflect the  net unrealized holding gains, net  of
   tax, on securities classified as available for sale which were
   previously  carried at amortized cost.   As of  June 30, 1996,
   SNB's available-for-sale portfolio account totalled $6,079,389
   out of a total security portfolio of $14,162,676.

   Average non-interest  bearing demand deposits  were $5,451,000
   for  the period ended June 30, 1996, compared to $5,388,000 as
   of  June 30,  1995,  an increase  of  $63,000.   Average  non-
   interest  bearing  demand  deposits   were  $5,549,000  as  of
   December 31,  1995, a  decrease of  $678,000 over  the average
   balance  as  of  December 31,  1994  of  $6,227,000.   Average
   interest bearing deposits were  $27,271,000 as of December 31,
   1995 compared  to  $27,044,000 as  of  December 31,  1994  and
   $27,082,000 as of December 31, 1993.

   Net  cash  generated  by operating  activities  was  $472,348,
   $475,677, and $652,295  as of the end of  1995, 1994 and 1993,
   respectively.  Proceeds from principal paydowns and maturities
   of  investment  securities  were  $3,183,055,  $2,273,431  and
   $3,197,199,  for  the  same  periods.    Sales of  loans  were
   immaterial for 1995 through 1993.  SNB utilized these funds to
   originate  loans and  purchase investment  securities.   Loans
   originated, net  of principal  collected, were  $(110,098) and
   $22,959 in 1995 and 1994, respectively.

   Funds utilized for the purchase of bank premises and equipment
   were $110,679,  $530,759, and  $83,125 during 1995,  1994, and
   1993, respectively.

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<PAGE>

    The  following table  shows interest  sensitivity gaps  for these
    different intervals as of June 30, 1996.

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>

                                                  Estimated Period of Repricing
                                                       (dollars in thousands)
                                             -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Floating    One Day to     Over Three    Over Six     Over One     Total
                                                         Three         to Six      Months to      Year
                                                         Months        Months      One Year
                                           ------      ---------      --------      ------      -------     -----          

                                      
<S>                                      <C>            <C>            <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>

Interest Sensitive Assets ("ISA")


     Loans                                                       

              Loans at Fixed Rates                        $1,926         $630        $464        $3,530       $6,550
                     
              Loans at Floating Rates       586                5           14          13         9,601       10,219
                          
     Securities                                                  

              Securities at Fixed                            631        1,005         562         8,887       11,085
                 Rates 
              
              Securities at Floating                       2,998                                               2,998
                 Rates
                      
              Federal Funds Sold             35                                                                   35

              Interest Bearing Deposits   1,706               99                                     99        1,904
                 in Banks                ------           ------       ------      ------       -------      -------
TOTAL Interest Sensitive Assets          $2,327           $5,659       $1,649      $1,039       $22,117      $32,791
                                         ======           ======       ======      ======       =======      =======

Interest Sensitive Liabilities ("ISL")

    Interest Bearing Deposits

              NOW Accounts                                $5,638                                              $5,638

              Savings Accounts                             1,567                                               1,567
                         
              Money Market                                 3,603                                               3,603
                Accounts

              Certificates                                 5,481        3,675       4,876         3,124       17,156
              of Deposit
                                         ------           ------       ------      ------        ------       ------
    Total Deposits                            0           16,289        3,675       4,876         3,124       27,964

    Other Interest Sensitive                  0                0            0           0             0            0
              Liabilities                ------           ------       ------      ------        ------      -------
TOTAL Interest Sensitive Liabilites          $0          $16,289       $3,675      $4,876        $3,124      $27,964
                                         ======          =======       ======      ======        ======      =======
PERIODIC GAP                             $2,327         $(10,630)     $(2,026)    $(3,837)      $18,993       $4,827
                                         ======         =========     =======     ========      =======      =======
CUMULATIVE GAP                           $2,327          $(8,303)    $(10,329)   $(14,166)        4,827 
                                         ======         =========    =========   =========      =======
PERIODIC GAP TO TOTAL INTEREST             7.10%          -32.42%       -6.18%     -11.70%        57.92%
        SENSITIVE ASSETS                 =======        =========    =========   =========      ======== 


</TABLE>


<PAGE>

       Investment Securities

       Set forth  is a distribution  of SNB's  investment securities  by
       contractual  maturity  dates at  June  30, 1996  (mortgage-backed
       securities are classified in the period of final maturity):

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>

                                                                  (dollars in thousands)

                                     Within One          After One But           Maturing            After Ten
                                        Year              Within Five         After Five But           Years
                                                             Years            Within Ten Years

                                 Amount    Average     Amount    Average    Amount    Average    Amount    Average    Total
                                             Yield                 Yield               Yield                Yield    Amount
                                 ------    -------     ------    -------    ------    -------    ------    -------   ------    


<S>                           <C>          <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>      <C> 

Securities being held to
    maturity:

    U.S. Treasury                 --         --        $3,500     5.77%       --        --         --         --      $3,500

    U.S. Agency                   --         --         1,500     5.26%       --        --         --         --       1,500

    State and municipal           --         --          --        --        $263      5.40%     $1,090      5.22%     1,353

    Mortgage-backed              $190       8.24%       1,540     5.11%       --        --         --         --       1,730
                                -----      ------      ------    ------     -----     ------     ------      -----    ------
Total securities being held      $190       8.24%      $6,540     5.50%      $263      5.40%     $1,090      5.22%    $8,083
    to maturity                 =====      ======      ======    ======     =====     ======     ======      =====    ======

Securities available for
    sale:                                                                        

    U.S. Treasury              $2,000       6.96%      $1,000     6.02%       --        --         --         --      $3,000

    U.S. Agency                   --         --           898     4.63%       --        --         --         --         898

    State and municipal           --         --           --       --         --        --         --         --           0

    Mortgage-backed               --         --           --       --         --        --       $2,223      5.83%     2,223
                               ------      -----       ------     -----     ------   ------      ------      -----    ------
Total securities available     $2,000       6.96%      $1,898     5.36%       $0                 $2,223      5.83%    $6,121
    for sale                   ======       =====      ======     =====     ======   ======      ======      =====    ======
        
                     
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

        Deposits

        The daily  average balances and average rates paid by category of
        deposit at the dates shown are as follows:

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>
                                           (Dollars in Thousands)

                                As of                    As of                  As of
                            June 30, 1996         December 31, 1995      December 31, 1994
                          Amount     Average     Amount   Average       Amount    Average
                                      Rate                  Rate                   Rate
                          ------     ------      -------   -------     -------    ------- 

 <S>                     <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>

 Demand                   $5,451       --        $5,549      --         $6,228      --  

 NOW accounts              5,689      2.71%       5,123     2.75%        5,822     2.66%

 Money market              3,874      2.99%       4,291     3.01%        4,045     2.99%

 Savings                   1,591      2.89%       1,510     2.91%        1,482     2.70%

 Certificates of          17,249      5.29%      16,347     4.94%       15,695     3.70%
 Deposit                 -------      -----     -------     -----      -------     -----
                         $33,854      3.63%     $32,820     3.42%      $33,272     2.70%
                         =======      =====     =======     =====      =======     =====

</TABLE>

   <PAGE>


  The   scheduled  maturities   of  certificates   of  deposit   in
  denominations of $100,000 or  more at June 30, 1996  and December
  31, 1995, including public funds, are shown below:


                                   (Dollars in Thousands)
                               
                                   June 30,     December 31,
                                     1996          1995
                                   -------      -----------


 Due in three months or less        $1,341       $1,224
 

 Due in over three months to         1,504        1,917
    six months

 Due in over six months to           1,412        1,007
    twelve months

 Due in over twelve months             871          770
                                    ------       ------
         Total                      $5,128       $4,918
                                    ======       ======


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   Loans

   The following  table classifies SNB's loans according  to type as
   of the dates shown:



                                                  (Dollars in Thousands)

                                    June 30,    December 31,    December 31,
                                      1996         1995            1994
                                   --------     -----------     -----------

                                                                            
   Real estate development             $385         $479          $422

   Real estate one-to-four family     5,884        6,368         6,799
     residential mortgages

   Real estate commercial             2,133        2,242         2,468

   Real estate other                  2,232        1,689         1,295
                                     ------       -----         ------
   Total real estate                 10,634       10,778        10,984

   Installment                        1,383        1,290         1,264

   Commercial                         4,311        4,681         4,572

   Other loans                          441          201             0
                                     ------       ------        ------ 
                                     16,769       16,950        16,820
                                   
   Less unearned discounts             (143)        (128)         (123)

   Less allowance for loan losses      (148)        (137)         (144)
                                    -------      -------       ------- 
                 Total              $16,478      $16,685       $16,553
                                    =======      =======       ======= 


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   Total loans, net of unearned income and allowance for possible
   loan losses,  increased 0.80%  in 1995 from  1994 levels.   At
   June  30,  1996, total  loans,  net  of  unearned  income  and
   allowance  for possible  loan losses, decreased  from year-end
   1995 levels by 1.24%.

   As of June  30, 1996, fixed rate loans  aggregated $6,550,261,
   which consisted  in part  of loans  totaling $3,020,398  which
   mature within one  year, and  loans totaling $2,276,256  which
   mature within one  to five years.  Commercial  and real estate
   loans with a fixed rate  and maturing within one year  at June
   30, 1996, totaled $2,442,052 while those with a fixed rate and
   maturing within  one  to five  years totaled  $969,157.   Real
   estate  construction  loans with  a  fixed  rate and  maturing
   within one  year at December  31, 1995, totaled  $433,314, and
   there were no real estate construction loans with a fixed rate
   and maturing after one year.

   Allowance for Loan Losses and Risk Elements

   The provision  for loan  losses represents a  determination by
   SNB's management  of  the amount  necessary to  be charged  to
   operating  income and  transferred to  the allowance  for loan
   losses  to maintain  a level  which it  considers  adequate in
   relation to the  risk of  future losses inherent  in the  loan
   portfolio.   It  is SNB's  policy to  provide for  exposure to
   losses  of  specifically  identified  credits  and  a  general
   allowance for the  remainder of the loan portfolio, and, while
   it is  also SNB's policy to  charge off in the  current period
   those loans  in which  a  loss is  deemed to  exist, risks  of
   future losses also exist  which cannot be quantified precisely
   or attributed to particular loans or classes of loans.
   <PAGE>

   In assessing  the adequacy of  its allowance for  loan losses,
   management relies  predominantly on its ongoing  review of the
   loan portfolio, which is  undertaken both to ascertain whether
   there are probable  losses which  must be charged  off and  to
   assess  the  risk  characteristics  of  significant individual
   loans and of the portfolio in the aggregate  This review takes
   into consideration  the judgments  of the  responsible lending
   officer, the senior  credit officer, the CEO,  the loan review
   officer and the  Board of  Directors, and also  those of  bank
   regulatory agencies that review the loan portfolio as  part of
   their regular examinations of SNB.

   In evaluating  the allowance for loan  losses, management also
   considers SNB's loan loss experience,  the amount of past  due
   and  non-performing  loans, current  and  anticipated economic
   conditions, and other appropriate  information.  The allowance
   for  loan  losses  also  reflects  an analysis  of  the  risks
   associated with each class of loans.

   The allowance for loan  losses at June 30, 1996  was $148,172,
   compared to  $136,905 at  December 31,  1995, and $143,922  at
   December 31, 1994.  Management believes the allowance for loan
   losses to be adequate as of the date presented.

<PAGE>

                                      (Dollars in Thousands)

                             As of and for the      As of and for the
                             six months ended           year ended 
                                 June 30,              December 31,
                                   1996              1995       1994
                                  ------            ------     ------
      
Balance at beginning of period     $137              $144       $184
                             
Charge-Offs                                                         
            
            Commercial                                 10         29
            
            Real estate-
            mortgage
            
            Real estate-
            construction
            
            Installment               3                 9          8

            Other
                                  -----             -----      -----
                   Total              3                19         37
                   Charge-Offs    -----             -----      ----- 


Recoveries:                                       

            Commercial               65                28         19

            Real estate-                                1         11
            mortgage
            
            Real estate-                               
            construction
            
            Installment               5                 4         11

            Other                 
                                  -----             -----      -----
                   Total             70                33         41
                   Recoveries
                                  -----             -----       -----
Net Charge-Offs                     (67)              (14)        (4)

Provision charged to expense        (56)              (21)       (44)
                                  -----             -----      -----
Balance at end of period           $148              $137       $144
                                  =====             =====      =====
Net charge-offs (recoveries)      -0.40%            -0.09%     -0.02%
   as a percentage of average
   loans (annualized to 1996)     =====             =====      =====



 Non-Accrual, Past Due, and Restructured Loans

 The following is  an analysis of non-performing assets  as of the
 dates shown:

                                            (Dollars in Thousands)
 
                                  As of and for the      As of and for the
                                  six months ended          years ended
                                     June 30,              December 31,
                                       1996              1995       1994 
                                     --------           ------     ------  

 Loans accounted for on a non-         $114              $129       $142
    accrual basis
 
 Accruing loans which are                96                12         11
    contractually past due
    90 days or more as to
    principal or interest 
    payments
 
 Troubled debt restructuring           
                                       -----          -----      ----- 
 Total                                  $210           $141       $153
                                       =====          =====      =====
 Interest income included in              $6             $1         $0
    net income for the period

 Foregone interest on non-               $10            $16        $30
    accrual loans                      =====          =====      =====


   The accrual of interest on a loan is discontinued when, in the
   opinion  of management (based upon such criteria as default in
   payment, decline of cash  flow, bankruptcy and other financial
   conditions which  could  result in  default),  the  borrower's
   financial condition is such that the collection of interest is
   doubtful.  Management  believes the risks in these loans to be
   significant as  there may  be  some portion  of the  principal
   which  will become uncollectible.  As  of June 30, 1996, loans
   totalling $114,134  or 0.68%  of total net  loans outstanding,
   were on  a non-accrual basis,  therefore, no income  was being
   recognized.

   Placing a loan  on non-accrual status has a two-fold impact on
   net interest income.  First, it generally  causes an immediate
   charge against earnings with  respect to that particular loan.
   Second, it eliminates future interest earnings with respect to
   that  particular  loan.    Interest   on  such  loans  is  not
   recognized until all  of the principal  is collected or  until
   the loan is returned to a performing status.
   <PAGE>

   Non-accrual  loans  decreased  by  $14,667  from  $128,801  at
   December 31, 1995 to $114,134 at June 30, 1996.  This decrease
   is attributed to continuing collection efforts on the impaired
   loans.   Non-accrual loans decreased by  $13,803 from $142,604
   at December 31,  1994 to $128,801 at December  31, 1995.  This
   decrease is attributed to continuing collection efforts on the
   impaired  loans.   The anticipated  amounts of  charge-offs by
   category  during  the  next full  year  of  operations are  as
   follows:

                                   
                                       Dollars in Thousands
                                           -------------

             Commercial                           $10

             Real estate - mortgage                 0

             Real estate - construction             0
             
             Installment                            9

             Other loans                            0

             Overdrafts                            24
                                                -----             
                         Total                    $43
                                                =====




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 Return on Equity and Assets

 The return  on equity and return on  assets for the periods shown
 below are as follows:

                                  As of and for the      As of and for the
                                  six months ended          years ended
                                      June 30,              December 31,
                                        1996               1995      1994
                                      --------            ------    ------


     Return on Average Assets           1.40%              1.20%     1.15%
                                       ======             ======    ====== 
     Return on Average Equity          14.49%             12.96%    13.41%
                                       ======             ======    ======
     Equity to Assets Ratio             9.65%              9.23%     8.57%
                                       ======             ======    ======  
     Dividend Payout Ratio (1)         26.04%             31.72%    32.78%
                                       ======             ======    ======

     (1) Computed as dividends declared divided by net income.




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                 INFORMATION CONCERNING FIRST COMMERCIAL

   Information Incorporated by Reference

   The following  documents, or  the indicated  portions thereof,
   have been filed by First  Commercial with the Commission under
   the Exchange Act  and are  incorporated by  reference in  this
   Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus:

        1.   Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for the  year  ended
             December 31, 1995,  as amended by Form  10-K/A filed
             June 28, 1996;

        2.   Proxy Statement  for annual meeting  of stockholders
             held April 16, 1996;

        3.   Quarterly  Reports on  Form 10-Q  for  the quarterly
             periods  ended March 31, 1996 and June 30, 1996;

        4.   Current Reports on Form 8-K dated March 13, 1996 and
             June 21, 1996;

        5.   Form 10-C filed January 9, 1996;

        6.   The  description  of  the  Company's   common  Stock
             contained in  the Registration Statement  on Form 10
             filed  April 30,  1981 and  any amendment  or report
             filed for the purpose  of updating such description;
             and

        7.   Registration Statement on Form 8-A for the preferred
             share purchase rights as filed on January 9, 1991.

   In addition, all other reports filed by First Commercial under
   the  Exchange  Act  between  the  date  of  this  Joint  Proxy
   Statement/Prospectus and  the date of the  CNB Special Meeting
   and the SNB  Special Meeting,  respectively, are  incorporated
   herein  by  reference  from date  of  filing.    Any statement
   contained  in  any  document  incorporated  or  deemed  to  be
   incorporated  by  reference  herein  shall  be  deemed  to  be
   modified  or  superseded  for  purposes of  this  Joint  Proxy
   Statement/Prospectus to the extent  that a statement contained
   herein  or in any  other subsequently filed  document which is
   also incorporated  or deemed  to be incorporated  by reference
   herein  modifies  or  supersedes  such statement.    Any  such
   statement  so  modified or  superseded  shall  not be  deemed,
   except as so modified  or superseded, to constitute a  part of
   this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  See "Incorporation  of
   Certain Documents  by Reference" for  information with respect
   to securing  copies of documents incorporated  by reference in
   this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
   <PAGE>
      
   Recent Developments

   On October 4, 1996, First Commercial announced that it had
   entered into a definitive agreement to purchase W.B.T. Holding
   Company ("WBT") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, United American
   Bank, in Memphis, Tennessee.  United American Bank has assets of
   $267 million, loans of $177 million and deposits of $244 million.
   First Commercial will issue approximately 1.3 million shares of
   its common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of
   WBT common stock, subject to adjustments for non-bank assets and
   liabilities of WBT.  First Commercial expects to close the 
   transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, in the first
   quarter of 1997.
       

                     COMPARATIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS

   General

   If the stockholders of CNB and SNB approve  the CNB Merger and
   the  SNB   Merger,  respectively,   and  if  each   Merger  is
   subsequently consummated, stockholders of  CNB and SNB,  other
   than   those  exercising   dissenters'  rights,   will  become
   stockholders of First Commercial.   The rights of stockholders
   of First Commercial will be governed by  and be subject to the
   Arkansas  Business   Corporation   Act  of   1987  and   First
   Commercial's   Second   Amended  and   Restated   Articles  of
   Incorporation,  as  amended  ("First Commercial's  Articles").
   The following is a  brief summary of certain of  the principal
   differences between  the rights  of the stockholders  of First
   Commercial and the rights  of the stockholders of each  of CNB
   and SNB.

   Authorized and Issued Shares

   First Commercial's Articles authorize the Corporation to issue
   a  maximum  of 50,000,000  shares of  common stock,  $3.00 par
   value per  share, of which 27,188,547  shares are outstanding,
   and 400,000  shares of  preferred stock,  $1.00 par value  per
   share, of which no shares are outstanding.  

   CNB's Articles of Association authorize it to issue a  maximum
   of  187,500 shares of common stock, $5.00 par value per share,
   of which 172,500 shares are issued and outstanding.  

   SNB  is authorized by its  Articles of Association  to issue a
   maximum of 250,000 shares of common stock, $5.00 par value per
   share, of which 230,000 shares are issued and outstanding.

   Federal banking  laws provide,  with certain exceptions,  that
   the capital  stock of either CNB  or SNB may be  sold only for
   cash consideration and that any issuance of capital stock must
   be approved by the  OCC and by the vote of the holders of two-
   thirds of the outstanding bank stock.   On the other hand, the
   issuance of stock by  First Commercial will not be  subject to
   regulatory  or shareholder  approval,  and such  stock may  be
   issued for cash, property or services rendered.

<PAGE>
      
   First  Commercial has the ability to issue and sell its common
   stock through public offerings or private placements.  Private
   placements  may  be used  to  dilute  the  stock ownership  of
   persons  seeking  to  acquire  control  of  First  Commercial.
   Dilution would occur because the person's percentage ownership
   of First Commercial would be reduced.  It should be recognized
   that private  placements would  dilute the stock  ownership of
   all shareholders,  not just those seeking  to acquire control.
   At  this time, however, First Commercial has no plans to issue
   additional shares  or privately place any  such shares, except
   for shares of common stock to be issued in connection with the
   acquisition of WBT.  See "Information Concerning First 
   Commercial - Recent Developments."
       
   <PAGE>

   Dividends

   The payment of dividends by each of CNB and SNB  is subject to
   various  conditions and  restrictions which  are set  forth in
   applicable  federal banking  laws.   Among  other things,  the
   approval of the OCC is required if the total of  all dividends
   declared  by a bank in any calendar year will exceed the total
   of its net profits of that year combined with its retained net
   profits of the  preceding two years.  In  addition, a bank may
   increase its  capital stock  through  the payment  of a  stock
   dividend  only after obtaining the approval of the OCC and the
   holders of at least two-thirds of  the outstanding bank stock.

   If the CNB Merger  and SNB Merger are approved,  the foregoing
   restrictions  will  continue to  apply  to  dividends paid  by
   either  Bank to  First Commercial.   However,  the payment  of
   dividends by  First Commercial to its  shareholders (including
   the former shareholders of CNB and SNB) will be subject to the
   Arkansas  Business  Corporation Act  of  1987.   The  Arkansas
   Business Corporation Act of 1987 provides, among other things,
   that  dividends may  be paid  in cash,  property or  shares of
   company stock,  unless the  dividend payment would  render the
   company insolvent.  

   Voting Rights

   General

   Holders of First Commercial Common  Stock are entitled to  one
   vote for each  share held on all  matters on which holders  of
   Common  Stock are entitled to vote.  Stockholders of CNB Stock
   and SNB Stock  also are  entitled to one  vote for each  share
   held on all matters brought to a vote.

   Generally,  under federal  banking  laws, action  on a  matter
   presented  to  the shareholders  of a  bank  is approved  if a
   majority of the shares  represented at a meeting are  voted in
   favor  of  the action,  provided that  a  quorum of  shares is
   represented at the meeting.  The Arkansas Business Corporation
   Act of  1987 provides that  if a  quorum exists,  action on  a
   matter presented to shareholders will be approved if the votes
   cast favoring the  action exceed the  votes cast opposing  the
   action.  Accordingly, under the Arkansas  Business Corporation
   Act  of 1987, matters can be approved by shareholders of First
   Commercial  by less than a  majority of the shares represented
   at a meeting, if any shares represented at the meeting are not
   voted.  

   Under First  Commercial's Articles, the Board  of Directors of
   First Commercial is  authorized to issue preferred  stock.  In
   the event a series  of preferred stock is issued,  the holders
   of  such  preferred stock  shall be  entitled  to vote  on the
   election  of  two  directors in  the  event  of  a default  in
   preference  dividends on  the preferred  stock and  shall have
   such  other  voting  rights  as  may be  prescribed  by  First
   Commercial's Board  of Directors in the  articles of amendment
   creating such series of preferred
   <PAGE>
   stock, which articles of amendment may be adopted by the Board
   of Directors without further stockholder action.  

   Voting Requirements for Extraordinary Corporate Matters

   For CNB and  SNB, the  affirmative vote of  two-thirds of  the
   outstanding  shares of bank  stock is required  by the federal
   Bank Merger Act to approve a merger or consolidation.

   The   corporate  law  governing   First  Commercial  generally
   requires  the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
   the   votes  entitled   to   be  cast   to  approve   mergers,
   consolidations,  sales  of all  or  substantially  all of  the
   corporation's  assets,  or   voluntary  dissolution.     First
   Commercial's  Articles  provide  that  if  a  transaction   is
   contemplated   with  an  "Interested   Stockholder"  of  First
   Commercial, as  defined in the fair  price provision discussed
   below, the transaction must  be approved by the holders  of at
   least 80% of the  votes entitled to be cast.  If, on the other
   hand,   the  transaction   is  approved   by  a   majority  of
   disinterested  directors   or  if   the  price  paid   to  all
   stockholders in connection with the transaction meets  certain
   standards  of fairness set forth  in the fair price provision,
   the 80% vote requirement does not apply.

   Voting for Election of Directors

   Stockholders  of CNB and  stockholders of SNB  are entitled to
   cumulate votes  when electing  directors for  their respective
   banks.  A  stockholder entitled  to vote for  the election  of
   directors  may vote  the number  of shares  owned for  as many
   candidates  as  a stockholder  is  entitled to  elect,  or the
   stockholder may  cumulate his votes and  distribute them among
   any candidate or candidates  as he sees fit.   Such cumulative
   voting rights afford minority  stockholders some assurance  of
   representation  on a bank's board of directors.  Under the law
   governing  First  Commercial,  however,  cumulative  voting is
   authorized  only if  affirmatively stated  in  a corporation's
   articles of incorporation.  First Commercial's Articles do not
   grant cumulative voting rights.   Accordingly, any stockholder
   who obtains  a majority  of the  outstanding shares  of  First
   Commercial  Common Stock  will  have the  power  to elect  all
   directors.  

   The directors of each of CNB and SNB are elected for a term of
   one year.  Pursuant to First Commercial's  Articles, its board
   of directors  is divided  into three classes  of approximately
   equal size.   Such a board  is referred to as  a classified or
   staggered  board  of  directors.     Each  director  of  First
   Commercial is elected for a term of three years, and the terms
   are staggered  in such a  way that approximately  one-third of
   the  terms expire at each  annual meeting.   The staggering of
   terms of directors  has the potential effect of increasing the
   difficulty of changing  the composition of  First Commercial's
   Board  of Directors  to the  extent that  at least  two annual
   meetings, rather than one, will be required in order for First
   Commercial  stockholders to  effect a  change in  the majority
   control of its Board of Directors.
   <PAGE>
   Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

   Amendments to the Articles of Association of either CNB or SNB
   must  be approved  by  a majority  of  the outstanding  shares
   entitled to  vote thereon.   Amendments to  First Commercial's
   Articles  are deemed approved if  the number of  votes cast in
   favor  of the  amendment  exceed the  votes  cast against  the
   amendment, provided that a quorum of those entitled to vote is
   represented  at  the   meeting;  provided,  however,   if  the
   amendment creates  dissenters' rights for a  voting group, the
   amendment must be approved by a majority of the votes entitled
   to  be  cast  by  such  voting  group.    The  reduced  voting
   requirement  for  stockholder  approval may  make  stockholder
   approval for amendments to  First Commercial's Articles easier
   to obtain and thus more difficult for minority stockholders to
   defeat.   However, First Commercial's Articles  do require the
   approval of at  least 80% of the shares  entitled to vote with
   regard to the amendment,  modification or repeal of provisions
   dealing with  a classified Board of  Directors, advance notice
   from  stockholders  of  nominations  for  election  of   First
   Commercial Directors,  the filling  of vacancies on  the First
   Commercial Board  of  Directors, removal  of First  Commercial
   Directors, action  of stockholders  without a meeting,  and an
   amendment of parallel provisions in First Commercial's Bylaws.

   First Commercial's Board of Directors  has the power to  amend
   First  Commercial's  Articles with  respect  to  matters of  a
   routine nature  without shareholder  approval.  Such  types of
   amendment  include  those:  (i)  to  change  each  issued  and
   unissued  authorized  share of  an  outstanding  class into  a
   greater  number of whole shares  if only shares  of that class
   are  outstanding; (ii) to change the corporate name in limited
   fashion; or (iii) to  adopt any other amendment allowed  to be
   adopted without  shareholder approval under  the corporate law
   governing First Commercial.

   First Commercial stockholders, to  the extent they comply with
   the  appropriate  dissenting  stockholder  provisions,  obtain
   certain rights when amendments are approved  that (i) alter or
   abolish a preferential right of the shares; (ii) create, alter
   or  abolish a right in  respect of redemption;  (iii) alter or
   abolish preemptive rights; (iv) exclude or limit the rights of
   shares to vote on  any matter or cumulative voting  rights; or
   (v) reduce the number of shares of any holder to a  fractional
   share if such fractional share is to be acquired for cash.

   Amendment of Bylaws

   Stockholders of CNB and SNB have the power to amend the Bylaws
   of their  respective banks.  Stockholders  of First Commercial
   have  the power to amend  the Bylaws of  First Commercial with
   the exception that Bylaw provisions relating to the nomination
   of  directors  by  stockholders, notice  from  stockholders of
   matters   to  be   brought   before  an   annual  meeting   by
   stockholders,  special  meetings,  the  taking  of  action  by
   stockholders without a meeting, the number, election and terms
   of directors, the
   <PAGE>
   removal  of directors,  and  the filling  of vacancies  may be
   amended or appealed only with the consent of the holders of at
   least 80%  of the  First Commercial  Common Stock  entitled to
   vote.
     
   Removal of Directors

   Stockholders of CNB and SNB may remove a director, either with
   or  without cause,  by a  vote of  the majority of  the shares
   entitled   to  vote  at   an  election  of   directors.    The
   stockholders  of First  Commercial may  remove a  director for
   cause only.  

   Preemptive Rights

   Shareholders of CNB have  preemptive rights, meaning that upon
   a proposed sale  by CNB  of additional shares  of bank  stock,
   shareholders  of that  bank  have the  right  to acquire  such
   shares in proportion  to their present holdings of  bank stock
   upon  terms no less favorable than those of the proposed sale.
   Stockholders of  First Commercial Common Stock  and SNB Common
   Stock do not have preemptive rights.

   Indemnification  of Directors and  Officers and  Limitation of
   Director Liability

   The  Arkansas  Business  Corporation  Act  of  1987   contains
   detailed  provisions  for  indemnification  of  directors  and
   officers of Arkansas corporations against expenses, judgments,
   fines  and settlements  incurred  by them  in connection  with
   litigation.   Article Twelfth  of First Commercial's  Articles
   provides  for mandatory indemnification  of the  directors and
   executive officers  of First Commercial to  the fullest extent
   legally  permissible  under  the  provisions  of  the Arkansas
   Business Corporation Act of 1987.  The Articles of Association
   of  each  of CNB  and SNB  merely provide  that each  bank may
   indemnify a director, officer, or employee in such situations.

   Insofar as indemnification for  liabilities arising under  the
   Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers
   or  persons  controlling  First  Commercial  pursuant  to  the
   foregoing provisions, First Commercial  has been informed that
   in the opinion of the Securities and  Exchange Commission such
   indemnification is  against public policy as  expressed in the
   Securities Act of 1933 and is therefore unenforceable.  

   Article Eleventh of First  Commercial's Articles provides that
   to  the  fullest extent  permitted  by  the Arkansas  Business
   Corporation  Act of 1987 no director of First Commercial shall
   be personally  liable to First Commercial  or its stockholders
   for  monetary damages  for  or with  respect  to any  acts  or
   omissions in the performance of his duties.   These provisions
   do not  extend  protection to  directors for  claims by  third
   parties, but  only eliminate personal liability  of a director
   to First  Commercial or its stockholders  for monetary damages
   for a breach of his fiduciary duty as a director.   A director
   is personally liable 
   <PAGE>
   for monetary  damages to First Commercial  or its stockholders
   (i) for breach of a duty of loyalty to First Commercial or its
   stockholders, (ii) for an act of omission not in good faith or
   involving  intentional  misconduct or  a knowing  violation of
   law, (iii) for the  payment of unlawful dividends or  unlawful
   stock repurchases or redemptions in violation of Arkansas law,
   or  (iv) for a transaction  in which the  director received an
   improper personal benefit.  The provisions do not eliminate or
   limit the liability  of a director arising in  connection with
   causes  of action  brought under  federal or  state securities
   laws or  under federal  or state  banking laws.   Furthermore,
   since these director liability provisions only eliminate money
   damage  awards,  they  do   not  affect  the  availability  of
   equitable  relief,  such   as  an  injunction   or  rescission
   (although  in  a  given  situation  such  relief  may  not  be
   available or  as effective as personal  liability for monetary
   damages).  The provisions do not eliminate or  limit liability
   for  acts  or omissions  by an  officer  or employee  of First
   Commercial, even though such person may also be a director, if
   the act or omission  in question was performed by  such person
   while acting in a capacity other than that of a director.

   Under certain circumstances, the director liability provisions
   of  First Commercial's  Articles could  have an  anti-takeover
   effect  with  respect to  First  Commercial.   Because  of the
   decreased likelihood  of being held  accountable for  monetary
   damages  for a  breach  of fiduciary  duty  as directors,  the
   directors of First Commercial  may have a greater  tendency to
   reject  takeover proposals  benefiting  stockholders of  First
   Commercial which the directors might have accepted absent such
   statutory protection provided by First Commercial's Articles.

   SNB's  Articles   of  Association  do  not   provide  for  any
   limitations on the liability of an SNB director to the Bank or
   to  its  stockholders.    Article TWELFTH  of  CNB's  Articles
   provides  that to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, no
   director  of CNB shall be personally liable to the Bank or any
   of  its  shareholders  for  monetary  damages  for  an  act or
   omission in  the  director's capacity  as  a director.    Such
   provision does not
   <PAGE>
   eliminate or limit the liability of a director for:

        1.   A breach of  his duty of loyalty to  the Bank or its
   shareholders;

        2.   An  act  or  omission  not  in  good  faith  or that
   involved intentional misconduct or  a knowing violation of the
   law; 

        3.   A  transaction from  which  he received  an improper
   benefit; 

        4.   An  act or  omission for  which the  liability  of a
   director is expressly provided for by statute; or

        5.   An act  related to  an unlawful stock  repurchase or
   payment of a dividend.

   Filling Vacancies on the Board of Directors

   Under  the Articles  of Association  of each  of CNB  and SNB,
   vacancies on the banks' respective  Boards of Directors may be
   filled  by  the remaining  members of  the  Board.   Under the
   corporate law  governing First Commercial, and  as provided in
   First  Commercial's  Articles,  vacancies  on  its   board  of
   directors  shall be filled solely by the affirmative vote of a
   majority  of the  remaining directors  then in  office.   This
   provision  precludes  the  holder   of  a  majority  of  First
   Commercial  Stock  from   removing  incumbent  directors   and
   simultaneously gaining  control of  the Board of  Directors by
   filling  the  vacancies  created   by  removal  with  his  own
   nominees.  

   Nomination  of  Director  Candidates  and  Advance  Notice  of
   Matters to be Brought Before an Annual Meeting by Stockholders
                            

   First Commercial's Articles  provide that nominations for  the
   election  of directors  and  placement of  matters before  the
   stockholders  at an annual meeting must be made as provided by
   the First  Commercial Bylaws.  The  pertinent bylaw provisions
   provide  that  stockholders  intending  to  nominate  director
   candidates for election must deliver written notice thereof to
   the Secretary  of First  Commercial not  later than  (i)  with
   respect  to an election  to be  held at  an annual  meeting of
   stockholders, ninety  (90) days prior to  the anniversary date
   of the immediately preceding  annual meeting of  stockholders,
   and (ii) with  respect to an election to be  held at a special
   meeting  of stockholders, the  close of business  on the tenth
   day  following the  date on  which notice  of such  meeting is
   first given  to stockholders.  The Bylaws further provide that
   the notice shall set forth certain information concerning such
   stockholder  and  his  nominee(s), including  their  names and
   addresses, a representation that  the stockholder is  entitled
   to vote  at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by
   proxy  at  the  meeting to  nominate  the  person  or  persons
   specified in the notice, a  description of all arrangements or
   understandings 
   <PAGE>
   between  the   stockholder  and   each  nominee,  such   other
   information as would  be required  to be included  in a  proxy
   statement soliciting proxies for  the election of the nominees
   of such stockholder and  the consent of each nominee  to serve
   as a director of First Commercial if so elected.

   The First Commercial Bylaws  further provide that for business
   properly  to  be  brought  before  an  annual   meeting  by  a
   stockholder,  the stockholder must  deliver written  notice of
   such matter to the Secretary of First Commercial not less than
   ninety  (90)  days  prior  to  the  anniversary  date  of  the
   immediately preceding  annual meeting of  stockholders and the
   notice  must set  forth  as  to each  matter  the  stockholder
   proposes  to  bring  before the  annual  meeting  (i) a  brief
   description  of the business, (ii) the name and address of the
   stockholder  proposing  such  business,  (iii)  the class  and
   number of shares of First Commercial beneficially owned by the
   stockholder, and (iv) any material interest of the stockholder
   in such business.

   The  advance  notice requirements,  by  regulating stockholder
   nominations and matters to be brought before an annual meeting
   by  stockholders,  afford  the  board of  directors  of  First
   Commercial the  opportunity to consider  the qualifications of
   proposed nominees and the importance of matters proposed to be
   brought  before an  annual meeting  and to  the extent  deemed
   necessary or desirable by the Board, inform stockholders about
   the  qualifications of  nominees and  issues important  to the
   consideration  of matters  brought  before an  annual meeting.
   There is the  chance that these  provisions may discourage  or
   deter a third party from conducting a solicitation  of proxies
   to elect its own slate of directors or to adopt a matter which
   serves its own  interest, without regard to whether such might
   be  harmful   or  beneficial  to  First   Commercial  and  its
   stockholders. 

   The Articles of  Association of  each of CNB  and SNB  provide
   that  in order  for shareholders  to nominate  individuals for
   election  to the Board of Directors such nomination must be in
   writing  and must be delivered  or mailed to  the President of
   the respective bank and to the OCC not less than fourteen (14)
   nor  more than  fifty  (50)  days  prior  to  any  meeting  of
   stockholders called for  the election of  directors; provided,
   however,  that if less than twenty-one (21) days notice of the
   meeting  is given  to stockholders,  such nomination  shall be
   mailed  or delivered not later  than the close  of business on
   the seventh (7th) day following the day on which notice of the
   meeting was mailed.   Such notice  must contain the  following
   information: (i) the name and address of the proposed nominee;
   (ii) the principal occupation of  the nominee; (iii) the total
   number  of shares  of capital stock  of the bank  that will be
   voted  for the nominee; (iv) the name and residence address of
   the notifying  shareholder; and  (v) the number  of shares  of
   capital stock of the bank owned by the notifying shareholder.

   Fair Price Provision

   The  following summary  of the  fair price provision  in First
   Commercial's   Articles  (the   "Fair  Price   Provision")  is
   qualified  in  its entirety  by  reference to  the  Fair Price
   Provision  found  in  Article  Eighth  of  First  Commercial's
   Articles,  which  appear as  an  exhibit  to the  Registration
   Statement of which this Joint
   Proxy Statement/Prospectus is a part.
   <PAGE>

   First  Commercial's Articles  require approval  by  holders of
   eighty percent  (80%) of  the votes entitled  to be cast  as a
   condition for mergers and  certain other business combinations
   (as  hereinafter more  fully defined,  "Business Combination")
   involving  First Commercial  and any  person or  group holding
   five  percent (5%) or more  of the First  Commercial Stock (an
   "Interested Shareholder"), unless  the transaction is approved
   by a majority of the members of the First Commercial Board who
   are unaffiliated with the  Interested Shareholder and who were
   directors   before  the   Interested  Shareholder   became  an
   Interested Shareholder ("Disinterested Directors"), or certain
   minimum price and procedural requirements are met.

   A Business Combination includes  (a) a merger or consolidation
   of First  Commercial with  an Interested Shareholder,  (b) the
   sale or other disposition by  First Commercial or a subsidiary
   of assets of $10,000,000 or more if  an Interested Shareholder
   is a  party to the  transaction, (c) the issuance  of stock or
   other securities of First  Commercial or of a subsidiary  to a
   person  that,  immediately  prior  to  such  issuance,  is  an
   Interested  Shareholder in  exchange for  cash or  property of
   $10,000,000  or more, (d) the adoption of any plan or proposal
   for  the  liquidation  or  dissolution  of  First   Commercial
   proposed  by or on behalf of an Interested Shareholder, or (e)
   any reclassification of  securities, recapitalization,  merger
   with a subsidiary or other  transaction which has the  effect,
   directly or indirectly, of increasing the proportionate shares
   of the outstanding stock of any class of First Commercial or a
   subsidiary owned by an Interested Shareholder.

   The 80% affirmative stockholder  vote contemplated by the Fair
   Price  Provision is  not required  if (1)  the  transaction is
   approved by a majority  of the Disinterested Directors  or (2)
   all  of  the various  minimum  price  criteria and  procedural
   requirements are satisfied.

   The minimum price criteria referred to above require that when
   cash or other consideration is being paid  to First Commercial
   stockholders in  connection with  a Business  Combination, the
   consideration to be paid  would be required to be  either cash
   or  the same  type  of consideration  used  by the  Interested
   Shareholder  in acquiring  the largest  portion of  its common
   stock prior to the  first public announcement of the  terms of
   the proposed Business Combination.  In the case of payments to
   First
   <PAGE>
   Commercial  stockholders, the per  share fair market value  of
   such payments would have to be at least equal in  value to the
   higher  of  (i)  the  highest  per  share  price  paid  by  an
   Interested Shareholder in acquiring  any shares during the two
   years prior to announcement of the  Business Combination or in
   the transaction  in which it became  an Interested Shareholder
   (whichever  is higher) or (ii) the fair market value per share
   of  common  stock  on the  date  of  the  announcement of  the
   Business Combination  or on the  date on which  the Interested
   Shareholder became  an  Interested Shareholder  (whichever  is
   higher), in  either case appropriately adjusted  for any stock
   dividend, stock split or combination of shares.

   The Fair Price Provision  provides that a vote of  the holders
   of eighty percent  (80%) or more of  the votes entitled  to be
   cast  by  the  holders of  First  Commercial  Common Stock  is
   required  in order  to amend,  alter or  repeal, or  adopt any
   provisions inconsistent with, the Fair Price Provision.

   Because  of the higher percentage  requirement for stockholder
   approval of any Business Combination not meeting the price and
   procedural  requirements described above,  and the possibility
   of  having to pay  a higher price than  would otherwise be the
   case to other stockholders in such a Business  Combination, it
   may become more costly  for a purchaser to acquire  control of
   First  Commercial.   The  Fair Price  Provision may  therefore
   decrease the likelihood that  a tender offer will be  made for
   less than 80% of  the voting power of First  Commercial Common
   Stock   and,  as   a  result,   may  adversely   affect  those
   stockholders who  would desire to participate in such a tender
   offer.  The Fair Price Provision also has the effect of giving
   veto power to the holders of a minority of the voting power of
   First  Commercial  Common Stock  with  respect  to a  Business
   Combination  that is  opposed  by the  Board of  Directors but
   which  a  majority  of the  stockholders  may  believe  to  be
   desirable  and  beneficial.    In  addition,  since  only  the
   disinterested directors will  have the authority  to eliminate
   the 80% stockholder vote  required for a Business Combination,
   the  Fair Price  Provision may  have the effect  of insulating
   current management  against the possibility of  removal in the
   event of a takeover bid.

                            LEGAL OPINIONS

   The validity  of the shares  of First Commercial  Common Stock
   offered hereby  will be  passed upon for  First Commercial  by
   Friday,  Eldredge  &  Clark,  Little Rock,  Arkansas.    Legal
   opinions relating to tax matters  will be furnished by Friday,
   Eldredge  & Clark, special  tax counsel to  First Commercial. 
   Certain legal matters will be passed upon for CNB by Thomas T.
   Tatum, and  for SNB by  Zelesky, Cornelius, Hallmark,  Roper &
   Hicks L.L.P.

   <PAGE>
                            EXPERTS

   Security National Bank

   The financial  statements of SNB for the  years ended December
   31, 1995, 1994 and  1993 are included and incorporated  herein
   by  reference in  reliance upon  the reports  of Ken  Rogers &
   Associates,  Ltd.,  independent certified  public accountants,
   which is  included and  incorporated herein by  reference, and
   upon the authority of  said firm as experts in  accounting and
   auditing.  

   First Commercial

   The consolidated  financial statements of  First Commercial at
   December 31, 1995 and 1994, and for each of the three years in
   the period  ended December 31, 1995  incorporated by reference
   in  First Commercial's Annual Report (Form  10-K) for the year
   ended  December 31, 1995, have  been audited by  Ernst & Young
   LLP,  independent  auditors, as  set  forth  in their  reports
   thereon and incorporated by reference  herein which, as to the
   year  1993,  are based  in  part on  the report  of  KPMG Peat
   Marwick  LLP, independent auditors.   The financial statements
   referred to above are  included in reliance upon such  reports
   given  upon  the  authority  of   such  firms  as  experts  in
   accounting and auditing.  

   <PAGE>
                    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CITY NATIONAL BANK

                        INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CNB

                                                            
                                                                  Page

   Balance Sheets for June 30, 1996 and 1995 (unaudited)         F-CNB-2

   Statements of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
   and 1995 (unaudited)                                          F-CNB-3

   Balance Sheets for December 31, 1995 and 1994 (unaudited)     F-CNB-4

   Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1995    
   and 1994 (unaudited)                                          F-CNB-5

   Balance Sheets for December 31, 1994 and 1993 (unaudited)     F-CNB-6

   Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31,
   1994 and 1993 (unaudited)                                     F-CNB-7

   Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30,
   1996 and 1995 and for the Years Ended December 31, 1995,
   1994 and 1993 (unaudited)                                     F-CNB-8

<PAGE>

                          City National Bank
                            Balance Sheets
                               Unaudited


                                        June 30,
                                       ----------
                                    1996        1995 
                                   -------     -------        

         Assets  
       ---------

Cash and Due from Banks           3,187,066   2,950,651    

Short Term Investments            1,771,000   1,121,251    

Investment Securities             2,110,576   2,556,358   

Real Estate Loans                13,979,723  11,674,479  
Commercial Loans                  6,764,128   8,003,382 
Consumer Loans and Other         10,432,899   8,942,145 
Unearned Discount                  (620,736)   (654,900)
                                 ----------  ---------- 
Total Loans                      30,555,014  27,965,106  

Reserve for Loan Losses            (316,810)   (279,922) 

Building                          1,922,321   1,879,518  
Furniture and Fixtures              473,679     459,570  
Bank Auto                                 0      13,556  
                                  ---------   ---------  
Total Fixed Assets                2,396,000   2,352,644  

Other Assets                        705,410     598,984  

Total Assets                     40,408,256  37,265,072  
                                 ==========  ==========  

       Liabilities
      -------------

Non Interest Bearing Demand       7,371,639   6,557,251  
Interest Bearing Demand          11,268,276  11,746,553  
Savings                           3,137,723   3,227,156  
Certificates of Deposit          15,642,133  13,039,132  
                                 ----------  ----------  
Total Deposits                   37,419,771  34,570,092  

Borrowed Funds                            0           0  

Other Liabilities                   333,649     324,114  
                                 ----------  ----------  
Total Liabilities                37,753,420  34,894,206  
                                 ----------  ----------  
<PAGE>


Common Stock                        862,500     862,500  
Surplus                             862,500     862,500  
Undivided Profits                   975,836     645,866  
Unrealized losses                   (46,000)          0  
                                 ----------  ----------  
Total Equity                      2,654,836   2,370,866  
                                 ----------  ----------  

Total Liabilities and Equity     40,408,256  37,265,072  
                                 ==========  ==========  

<PAGE>

                            City National Bank
                           Statements of Income
                                Unaudited


                                 Six Months Ended June 30,

                                     1996        1995
                                    ------      ------
       Net Income
      ------------

Interest Income on Securities       116,098     132,750  
Interest Income on Loans          1,460,418   1,195,030  
Loan Fee Income                      52,459      48,738  
                                  ---------   ---------  

Total Interest Income             1,628,975   1,376,518  
Interest Expense                    646,167     587,715  
                                  ---------   ---------  

Net Interest Income                 982,808     788,803 

Deposit Fee Income                  309,417     245,959 
Other Income                         36,963      67,151 
                                  ---------   --------- 

Total Income                      1,329,188   1,101,913 

Salaries and Benefits               397,901     355,682 
Occupancy Expense                   241,988     180,108 
All Other Expenses                  407,260     385,537 
                                  ---------   --------- 

Total Expenses                    1,047,149     921,327 
                                  ---------   --------- 

Net Income Before FIT               282,039     180,586 
Federal Income Tax Provision         80,000      44,000 
                                  ---------   --------- 

Net Income After Taxes              202,039     136,586 
                                  =========   ========= 


<PAGE>                  


                      City National Bank
                        Balance Sheets
                           Unaudited


                                     December 31,
                                     ------------
                                     1995     1994 
                                    ------  -------- 
         Assets
     -------------

Cash and Due from Banks           2,232,512   2,263,118  

Short Term Investments            2,491,000     774,251  

Investment Securities             2,357,173   2,655,303 

Real Estate Loans                12,935,132   9,928,944 
Commercial Loans                  8,080,734   7,596,676 
Consumer Loans and Other          9,291,714   8,386,478 
Unearned Discount                  (639,642)   (627,798)
                                 ----------  ---------- 

Total Loans                      29,667,938  25,284,300 

Reserve for Loan Losses            (291,748)   (278,214)

Building                          1,877,794   1,378,444 
Furniture and Fixtures              414,744     238,524 
Bank Auto                                 0      15,847 
                                 ----------   --------- 

Total Fixed Assets                2,292,538   1,632,815 

Other Assets                        785,445     546,940 
                                 ----------  ---------- 

Total Assets                     39,534,858  32,878,513 
                                 ==========  ========== 


       Liabilities
      -------------

Non Interest Bearing Demand       6,709,097   5,287,185 
Interest Bearing Demand          12,340,583  11,224,325 
Savings                           3,205,331   2,956,734 
Certificates of Deposit          14,526,108   9,079,651 
                                 ----------  ---------- 

Total Deposits                   36,781,119  28,547,895 

<PAGE>

Borrowed Funds                            0   1,855,000 
  
Other Liabilities                   271,942     241,338 
                                 ----------  ---------- 

Total Liabilities                37,053,061  30,644,233 

Common Stock                        862,500     862,500 
Surplus                             862,500     862,500 
Undivided Profits                   773,797     509,280 
Unrealized Gain (Losses)            (17,000)          0 

Total Equity                      2,481,797   2,234,280 
                                 ----------   --------- 

Total Liabilities and Equity     39,535,858  32,878,513 
                                 ==========  ========== 

<PAGE>


                         City National Bank
                        Statements of Income
                            Unaudited

             
                                  Year ended December 31,

                                     1995         1994
                                    ------       ------

       Net Income
      ------------

Interest Income on Securities       259,054     209,572  
Interest Income on Loans          2,566,025   2,071,099  
Loan Fee Income                      98,470      99,522  
                                  ---------   ---------  

Total Interest Income             2,923,549   2,380,193   
Interest Expense                  1,270,238     724,435   
                                  ---------   ---------   

Net Interest Income               1,653,311   1,655,758   

Deposit Fee Income                  543,092     416,240   
Other Income                        112,737      60,960   
                                  ---------   ---------   

Total Income                      2,309,140   2,132,958   

Salaries and Benefits               737,607     611,095   
Occupancy Expense                   440,819     253,866   
All Other Expenses                  743,497     746,634   
                                  ---------   ---------   

Total Expenses                    1,921,923   1,611,595   
                                  ---------   ---------   

Net Income Before FIT               387,217     521,363   
Federal Income Tax Provision        122,700     167,000   

Net Income After Taxes              264,517     354,363   
                                  =========   =========   

<PAGE>

                      City National Bank
                        Balance Sheets
                          Unaudited
                         
                                  December 31,
                                 --------------
                            
                                  1994        1993  
       Assets                   --------    --------  
   --------------         

Cash and Due from Banks        2,263,118    1,904,690 

Short Term Investments           774,251    3,727,251 

Investment Securities          2,655,303    2,170,813 

Real Estate Loans              9,928,944    8,835,786 
Commercial Loans               7,596,676    6,624,651 
Consumer Loans and Other       8,386,478    5,680,620 
Unearned Discount               (627,798)    (596,160)
                              ----------   ---------- 
Total Loans                   25,284,300   20,544,897 

Reserve for Loan Losses         (278,214)    (291,529)

Building                       1,378,444    1,098,327 
Furniture and Fixtures           238,524      124,006 
Bank Auto                         15,847       20,430 
                              ----------   ---------- 
Total Fixed Assets             1,632,815    1,242,763 

Other Assets                     546,940      748,285 
                              ----------   ---------- 
Total Assets                  32,878,513   30,047,170 
                              ==========   ========== 


       Liabilities
    -----------------

Non Interest Bearing Demand    5,287,185    4,255,552 
Interest Bearing Demand       11,224,325   14,336,001 
Savings                        2,956,734    2,076,355 
Certificates of Deposit        9,079,651    7,314,875 
                              ----------   ---------- 

Total Deposits                28,547,895   27,982,783 

Borrowed Funds                 1,855,000            0 

Other Liabilities                241,338      141,344 
                              ----------   ---------- 

Total Liabilities             30,644,233   28,124,127 
                              ----------   ---------- 
<PAGE>


Common Stock                     862,500      862,500   
Surplus                          862,500      862,500   
Undivided Profits                509,280      198,043   
Unrealized Gains (Losses)              0            0   

Total Equity                   2,234,280    1,923,043   

Total Liabilities and Equity  32,878,513   30,047,170   
                              ==========   ==========   

<PAGE>

                       City National Bank
                      Statements of Income
                           Unaudited


                               Year Ended December 31,
                              ------------------------
                                   1994        1995   
                                  ------      ------ 
       Net Income
    ----------------

Interest Income on Securities    209,572      237,589   
Interest Income on Loans       2,071,099    1,826,646   
Loan Fee Income                   99,522       83,865   
                               ---------    --------    

Total Interest Income          2,380,193    2,148,100   
Interest Expense                 724,435      645,712   

Net Interest Income            1,655,758    1,502,388   

Deposit Fee Income               416,240      364,432   
Other Income                      60,960       83,759   
                               ---------    ---------   

Total Income                   2,132,958    1,950,579   

Salaries and Benefits            611,095      565,401   
Occupancy Expense                253,866      218,800   
All Other Expenses               746,634      707,739   


Total Expenses                 1,611,595    1,491,940   
                               ---------    ---------   

Net Income Before FIT            521,363      458,639   
Federal Income Tax Provision     167,000       48,500   
                               ---------    ---------   

Net Income After Taxes           354,363      410,139   
                               =========    =========   

<PAGE>
<TABLE>
                                                     City National Bank
                                                  Statements of Cash Flows
                                                           (000's)
<CAPTION>
                                                                           Unaudited
                                                                          -----------
                                                                     
                                                        Six Months Ended
                                                             June 30,                     Year Ended December 31,
                                                        1996          1995            1995           1994           1993
                                                       ------        ------          ------         ------         ------   

<S>                                                    <C>           <C>            <C>            <C>            <C> 

Operating Activities
  Net Income                                            202             137            265            354            410
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to
   net cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation                                         69              37            132             70             64
    Increase (decrease) in loan loss reserve             25               2             14            (13)            18
    Increase (decrease) in taxes payable                (59)             23            133             49             58
    Decrease (increase) in interest receivable          (71)            (19)           (57)           (41)            10
    Increase (decrease) in interest payable              (1)             35             33             20             (9)
    Decrease (increase) in prepaid and other assets      62             (72)          (170)             5             (1)
    Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses              91              20           (111)            31             (8)
                                                      -----           -----          -----          -----           -----

Net cash provided by operating activities               318             163            239            475            542

Investing Activities
    Proceeds from maturing investment securities        200               0            400            165            400
    Paydowns on investment securitites                   45             104            260              4             44
    Purchases of investment securities                    0               0           (400)          (654)          (660)
    Decrease (increase) in Fed Funds sold               720            (347)        (1,717)         2,953         (1,163)
    Decrease (increase) in loans                       (887)         (2,681)        (4,384)        (4,739)        (4,202)
    Fixed asset purchases                              (172)           (757)          (792)          (460)          (150)
    Proceeds from sale of fixed assets                    0               0              0              0              0
    Purchase of other real estate owned                   0               0            (14)           237              0
    Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned        91              39              0              0            246

                                                      -----           -----          -----          -----          -----
Net cash used in investing activities                    (3)         (3,642)        (6,647)        (2,494)        (5,485)

Financing Activities
    Dividends paid                                        0               0              0            (43)             0
    Increase (decrease) in deposits                     639           6,022          8,233            565          5,574
    Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings          0          (1,855)        (1,855)         1,855              0
                                                      -----           -----          -----          -----          -----
                       
Net cash provided by financing activities                63           4,167          6,378          2,377          5,574

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     954            688            (30)           358            631

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       2,233          2,263          2,263          1,905          1,274

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period             3,187          2,951          2,233          2,263          1,905
                                                       =====          =====          =====          =====          =====
</TABLE>

   <PAGE>
                 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

                     INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SNB

                                                             
                                                                     Page

   1.   Compiled Financial Statements for the Six Months
        Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                                F-SNB-2 

   2.   Audit Report - December 31, 1995 and 1994                  F-SNB-21

   3.   Audtied Financial Statements - December 31, 1994           F-SNB-40

<PAGE>





                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

                      Compiled Financial Statements
                         For The Six Months Ended
                          June 30, 1996 and 1995



<PAGE>






                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

                      Compiled Financial Statements
                         For The Six Months Ended
                          June 30, 1996 and 1995

                                                         Page

      Accountant's Compilation Report  . . . . . . . . .   1

      Statements of Condition   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

      Statements of Income   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

      Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity . . .  4

      Statements of Cash Flows  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

      Notes to Compiled Financial Statements  . . . . .  6-17


<PAGE>


                              KEN ROGERS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
                              CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                              A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
                  1329 N. University Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas  75961
                                     409-564-8186

          Ken Rogers, CPA (Retired)
          Gary Johnson, CPA
          Michael Halls, CPA
          Terre McLemore, CPA
          Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA


                                   August 13, 1996



          To the Directors
          Security National Bank
          Nacogdoches, Texas

          We have compiled the accompanying statements of condition of
          Security National Bank (a Texas corporation) as of June 30, 1996
          and 1995, and the related statements of income, changes in
          stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the six months then
          ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting
          and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified
          Public Accountants.

          A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial
          statements information that is the representation of management. 
          We have not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial
          statements and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any
          other form of assurance on them.


          KEN ROGERS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

<PAGE>

                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                          STATEMENTS OF CONDITION



                                                           June 30,
                                                       1996         1995
                                                      ------       ------

     ASSETS

        Cash and due from banks                     $1,934,531    $2,817,310
        Interest-bearing deposits with banks         1,903,657     1,017,576
        Federal funds sold                              35,000     1,230,000
        Securities available for sale                6,079,389     6,981,742

        Securities being held to maturity            8,083,287     5,830,960
        Loans, net of allowance for credit
        losses of $148,172 and $156,092,
        respectively                                16,477,521    15,861,055
        Property and equipment                       1,938,738     1,936,254
        Accrued interest receivable                    341,682       282,401
        Foreclosed real estate, net of allowance
          of $14,640 and $14,640, respectively          73,941        81,141
        Other assets                                    51,963        40,608
                                                   -----------   ----------- 
     Total Assets                                  $36,919,709   $36,079,047
                                                   ===========   ===========


     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Liabilities:

        Deposits:
          Demand and savings                       $15,789,320   $16,458,624
          Other time                                17,156,091    16,017,858
                                                    ----------    ----------
          Total deposits                            32,945,411    32,476,482

        Accrued interest payable                       100,274       107,953
        Other liabilities                              190,705       125,416
                                                    ----------    ----------
        Total Liabilities                           33,236,390    32,709,851
                                                    ==========    =========
<PAGE>

     Stockholders' Equity:
        Common stock, 250,000 shares at $5 par
          value authorized; 230,000 shares
          issued; and 230,000 shares outstanding     1,150,000     1,150,000
        Capital surplus                              1,150,000     1,150,000
        Retained earnings                            1,462,993     1,098,769
        Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
          on securities available for sale, net of
          tax benefit of $41,044 and $15,235,
          respectively                                 (79,674)      (29,573)
          
        Total stockholders' equity                   3,683,319     3,369,196
                                                   -----------   -----------
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    $36,919,709   $36,079,047
                                                   ===========   ===========


See accountant's compilation report and accompanying notes.


<PAGE>


                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                           STATEMENTS OF INCOME
             For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995


                                                  June 30,  June 30,
                                                    1996      1995
                                                   ------    ------

     Interest and dividend income:
        Interest and fees on loans                $897,249  $766,729
        Interest on U.S. Treasury obligations      189,064   125,961
        Interest on U.S. government agency         178,682   232,105
        obligations
        Interest on state and political             35,668    31,074
        subdivision obligations
        Dividends on restricted equity               2,286     2,123
        securities
        Interest on federal funds sold               4,771    14,303
        Interest on deposits with banks             58,668    31,064
                                                 --------- ---------
        Total interest and dividend income       1,366,388 1,203,359
                                                 ========= =========
     Interest expense:
        Interest on deposits                       614,382   521,700
        Interest on federal funds purchased              0       445
        Interest on securities sold under            4,309         0
        repurchase agreements                     
                                                  --------   -------
        Total interest expense                     618,691   522,145
                                                  --------   -------
     Net interest income                           747,697   681,214

     Benefit (provision) for credit losses          55,716     5,823
                                                   -------   -------
     Net interest income after provision for       803,413   687,037
     credit losses                                 =======   =======

     Other income:
        Service charges                            262,950   240,738
        Net realized gains on sales of
        securities available for sale                    0         0
        Other income                                12,118    12,935
                                                   -------   -------
          Total other income                       275,068   253,673
                                                   =======   =======
<PAGE>


     Other expenses:
        Salaries and employee benefits             323,656   304,234
        Occupancy expense                           31,920    38,791
        Equipment expense                           75,360    70,560
        Federal deposit insurance premiums           1,000    36,112
        Other operating expenses                   262,251   208,216
                                                  --------   -------
          Total other expenses                     694,187   657,913
                                                  --------  -------- 
     Income before income taxes                    384,294   282,797

     Income tax expense                            119,412    85,499
                                                  --------  --------
     Net income                                   $264,882  $197,298
                                                  ========  ========   

     Net income per share of common stock            $1.15     $0.86
                                                  ========   =======
     Average number of shares outstanding          230,000   230,000
                                                  ========  ======== 

See accountant's compilation report and accompanying notes.

<PAGE>

<TABLE>

                              SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995
                                       <F1>
                                        

<CAPTION>
                                                                               Unrealized
                                                                               Appreciation        Total
                                       Common      Capital        Retained    (Depreciation)    Stockholders's
                                        Stock      Surplus        Earnings       in Value          Equity
                                       -------     -------        --------     ------------      ------------
        

<S>                                  <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>                <C>           

Balance at December 31, 1994         $1,150,000    $1,150,000     $970,471      $(169,198)       $3,101,273
  Net income for six months
    ended June 30, 1995                                            197,298                          197,298
  Cash dividends declared - $0.30
    per share                                                      (69,000)                         (69,000)
  Net change in unrealized
    appreciation (depreciation)
    on securities available for
    sale, net of taxes of $71,927                                                 139,625           139,625
                                     ----------    ----------   ----------     ----------        ----------
Balance at June  30, 1995            $1,150,000    $1,150,000   $1,098,769       $(29,573)       $3,369,196
                                     ==========    ==========   ==========     ==========        ========== 


Balance at December 31, 1995         $1,150,000    $1,150,000   $1,267,111       $(11,825)       $3,555,286
  Net income for six months 
    ended June 30, 1996                                            264,882                          264,882
  Cash dividends declared - $0.30
    per share                                                      (69,000)                         (69,000)
  Net change in unrealized
    appreciation (depreciation)
    on securities available for
    sale, net of tax benefit                                                      (67,849)          (67,849)
    of $34,952
                                     ----------    ----------   ----------     -----------       ----------  
Balance at June 30, 1996             $1,150,000    $1,150,000   $1,462,993       $(79,674)       $3,683,319
                                     ==========    ==========   ==========     ===========       ========== 

<FN>
<F1>
See accountant's compilation report and accompanying notes.
</FN>

</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                             SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995




                                                    June 30,       June 30,
                                                      1996           1995
                                                     ------         ------

Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                        $264,882       $197,298
                                                   ---------      --------- 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation                                    53,487         47,051
      Provision for credit losses                    (55,716)        (5,823)
      Net realized gains  on  securities
        available for sale                                 0              0
      Net loss (gain) on sale of other real               
        estate                                             0         (5,300)
      Amortization of bond premiums                   13,196         14,759
      Accretion of bond discounts                     (3,292)        (3,012)
      (Increase) decrease in interest
        receivable                                    (3,156)        10,369
      (Increase) decrease in other assets              8,045         30,607
      Increase (decrease) in interest
        payable                                       (8,962)        25,330
      Increase (decrease) in other                    (3,235)      (146,782)
                                                    --------       --------
      Total adjustments                                  367        (32,801)
                                                    --------       -------- 
  Net cash provided (used) by operating              
    activities                                       265,249        164,497
                                                     =======        =======

Cash flows from investing activities:
      Net decrease (increase) in interest
        bearing deposits with banks                  146,093       (309,785)
      Net decrease (increase) in federal
        funds sold                                   190,000       (790,000)
      Purchases of securities available for
        sale                                               0     (1,012,500)
      Principal paydowns of securities
        available for sale                           139,803        141,705
      Proceeds  from maturities  of securities
        available for sale                           500,000      1,500,000
      Purchase of securities being held to
        maturity                                  (1,990,938)             0
      Principal paydowns  of securities  being
        held to maturity                             154,777        116,328

<PAGE>

      Proceeds from  maturities of  securities
        being held to maturity                             0              0
      Net decrease (increase) in loans               262,901        698,213
      Purchases of properties and equipment          (16,594)       (19,998)
      Proceeds  from  disposal of  other  real
        estate                                             0         28,910
                                                   ---------      ---------
      Net cash provided (used) by investing
        activities                                  (613,958)       352,873
                                                   ---------      ---------

Cash flows from financing activities:
      Net increase (decrease) in customer         (2,576,621)       181,237
        deposits
      Payments of dividends                          (69,000)       (69,000)
                                                   ---------      ---------
      Net cash provided (used) by investing
        activities                                (2,645,621)       112,237
                                                   ---------      ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from
  from banks                                      (2,994,330)       629,607

Cash and due from banks at January 1               4,928,861      2,187,703
                                                  ----------     ----------
Cash and due from banks at June 30                $1,934,531     $2,817,310
                                                  ==========     ==========


Interest paid                                       $627,653       $496,815
                                                  ==========      =========
Income taxes paid                                    $58,720       $171,194
                                                  ==========      =========


See accountant's compilation report and accompanying notes.

<PAGE>


                            SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                    NOTES TO COMPILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            June 30, 1996 and 1995


                
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     The accounting and reporting policies of  Security National Bank
     (the Bank) conform  to generally accepted  accounting principles
     and the general practices within the banking industry.

     Cash Equivalents  -  For  the purpose  of  presentation  in  the
     Statements of Cash Flows, cash and  cash equivalents are defined
     as those amounts included in the statement of  condition caption
     "Cash and due from banks."

     Investments   in   Securities  -   The  Bank's   investments  in
     securities are  classified into three  categories and  accounted
     for as follows:

        Trading Securities  - Government bonds  held principally  for
          resale  in  the   near  term  are  classified   as  trading
          securities and recorded  at their fair values.   Unrealized
          gains  and losses  on trading  securities  are included  in
          other  income.    The  Bank   did  not  have  any   trading
          securities at  any time  during the  six months ended  June
          30, 1996 or 1995.

        Securities  Being  Held  to  Maturity  -  Bonds,  notes,  and
          debentures  for which the Bank has  the positive intent and
          ability to hold to maturity are  reported at cost, adjusted
          for premiums and discounts that are  recognized in interest
          income  using  the  interest  method  over  the  period  to
          maturity.

        Securities Available for Sale - Bonds, notes, debentures, and
          certain  equity   securities  not  classified  as   trading
          securities nor  as securities to  be held  to maturity  are
          classified  as  securities   available  for  sale.    These
          securities are presented  in the statement of  condition at
          their fair value.

     Declines in the fair value  of individual securities being  held
     to maturity and  securities available for sale below  their cost
     that are other  than temporary are accounted for as a write-down
     of the individual securities to  their fair value.   Any related
     write-downs  are  included  in  earnings  as  realized   losses.
     Unrealized  holding gains and losses, net  of tax, on securities
     available for  sale are reported  as a net amount  in a separate
     component of  stockholders' equity, until  realized.  Gains  and
     losses  on  the  sale  of  securities  available  for  sale  are
     determined using the specific-identification method.

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>

     Loans Receivable  - Loans  receivable for  which management  has
     the intent and  ability to hold  for the  foreseeable future  or
     until  maturity or  payoff  are  reported at  their  outstanding
     unpaid  principal   balances  reduced  by  any   charge-offs  or
     specific  valuation accounts  and net  of any  deferred fees  or
     costs on originated loans, or unamortized  premiums or discounts
     on purchased loans.

     Loan origination fees  and certain direct origination  costs are
     not capitalized and  recognized as an adjustment of the yield on
     the related loan.   Instead, they are recognized as revenue when
     collected  or  when the  loan  is  originated.   The  difference
     between   this    immediate   recognition    method   and    the
     capitalization method  required by generally accepted accounting
     principles is not material to these financial statements.

     The allowance for  loan losses is increased by charges to income
     and decreased by charge-offs (net of  recoveries).  Management's
     periodic  evaluation of the adequacy  of the  allowance is based
     on  the Bank's  past loan  loss experience,  known  and inherent
     risks in the loan portfolio, adverse  situations that may affect
     the borrower's  ability  to repay,  the estimated  value of  any
     underlying collateral, and current economic conditions.

     For impairment recognized in accordance with  FASB Statement No.
     114, the entire change in  present value of expected  cash flows
     is reported as  bad debt  expense in  the same  manner in  which
     impairment initially  was recognized or  as a  reduction in  the
     amount of bad debt expense that otherwise would be reported.

     Property and  Equipment  -  Land  is  carried  at  cost.    Bank
     premises, furniture,  and equipment  are carried  at cost,  less
     accumulated depreciation.   Depreciation  is computed  using the
     straight-line  method and  is  charged  to operations  over  the
     estimated  useful   lives  of   the  assets.     Buildings   are
     depreciated over 40  years, equipment over  3 to  10 years,  and
     vehicles over 5  years.  Maintenance and repairs of property and
     equipment   are   charged   to   operations;   however,    major
     improvements are capitalized.   Upon retirement, sale,  or other
     disposition of property and equipment, the  cost and accumulated
     depreciation are  eliminated from the accounts, and gain or loss
     is included in operations.

     Foreclosed  Real   Estate  -  Real  estate  properties  acquired
     through,  or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded
     at fair  value at  the date  of foreclosure  establishing a  new
     cost  basis.    After foreclosure,  valuations  are periodically
     performed by  management and the real  estate is  carried at the
     lower of  (1) cost or  (2) fair  value minus estimated  costs to
     sell.   Revenue and expenses  from operations  and additions  to
     the valuation allowance are  included in loss on foreclosed real
     estate.  Foreclosed assets are not depreciated.

                   See accountant's compilation report.

<PAGE>

     Financial  Instruments - In the ordinary course of business, the
     Bank has entered into off  balance sheet  financial  instruments
     consisting of commitments  to extend credit and  standby letters
     of  credit.   Such  financial  instruments are  recorded in  the
     financial statements when  they are  funded or related  fees are
     incurred or received.

     Fair Values  of Financial  Instruments -  The following  methods
     and assumptions were  used by the Bank in estimating fair values
     of financial instruments as disclosed herein:

        Cash and  due from banks -  The carrying amounts of  cash and
          short-term instruments approximate their fair value.

        Securities  being held to  maturity and  securities available
          for  sale   -  Fair   values  for  investment   securities,
          excluding  restricted  equity  securities,   are  based  on
          quoted market  prices.  The  carrying values of  restricted
          equity securities approximate fair values.

        Loans  receivable  - For  variable-rate  loans  that  reprice
          frequently and have  no significant change in  credit risk,
          fair values are  based on carrying values.  Fair values for
          other  loans are estimated based  on   discounted cash flow
          analyses, using interest rates currently  being offered for
          loans with  similar terms  to borrowers  of similar  credit
          quality.   Fair  values for  impaired  loans are  estimated
          using  discounted   cash   flow  analyses   or   underlying
          collateral values, where applicable.

        Deposit liabilities  - The  fair values disclosed  for demand
          deposits are,  by definition, equal  to the amount  payable
          on demand  at the reporting  date (that is, their  carrying
          amounts).  The  carrying amounts  of variable-rate,  fixed-
          term  money market  accounts  and certificates  of  deposit
          (CDs) approximate their fair values at  the reporting date.
          Fair  values  for  fixed-rate CDs  are  estimated  using  a
          discounted cash  flow  calculation  that  applies  interest
          rates currently  being  offered  on CDs  to  a schedule  of
          aggregated expected monthly maturities.

        Accrued  interest  receivable  and  payable  -  The  carrying
          amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.

        Off balance sheet  instruments - Fair values for  off balance
          sheet  lending  commitments  are  based on  fees  currently
          charged  to  enter into  similar  agreements,  taking  into
          account  the remaining  terms  of  the agreements  and  the
          counterparties' credit standing.

<PAGE>

     Interest Income  on Loans  - Interest  on loans  is accrued  and
     credited to  income based on  the principal amount  outstanding.
     The accrual  of interest on loans  is discontinued  when, in the
     opinion of management, there is an  indication that the borrower
     may be unable  to meet payments as  they become due.   Upon such
     discontinuance, all  unpaid accrued interest  is reversed.   The
     Bank  recognizes interest  income  on  these loans  as  customer
     payments  are  made,  and only  after  all  of  the  outstanding
     principal has been collected.

     Income  Taxes  -   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.   Provisions
     for  income  taxes   are  based  on  amounts  reported   in  the
     statements  of income  (after  exclusion of  non-taxable  income
     such as interest on state and municipal securities) and  include
     deferred taxes  on temporary differences  in the recognition  of
     income and  expense for  tax and  financial statement  purposes.
     Items of deferral  include differences related to  the allowance
     for  loan  losses,  allowance  for  losses  on  foreclosed  real
     estate, accumulated depreciation, loans  not accruing  interest,
     and  the use of the  cash basis of  accounting for tax purposes.
     The deferred  tax assets  and liabilities  represent the  future
     tax return consequences of those differences,  which will either
     be taxable or  deductible when  the assets  and liabilities  are
     recovered or settled. 

     Net Income Per Share  of Common Stock - Net income per  share of
     common stock is  computed by dividing net income by the weighted
     average  number of shares of common stock outstanding during the
     period, after giving  retroactive effect to stock  dividends, if
     any.

     Restrictions  on Cash and Due From Banks  - The Bank is required
     to  maintain  reserve  balances in  cash  with  Federal  Reserve
     Banks.  The  total of those reserve  balances was  approximately
     $142,000 at June 30, 1996.

     Use  of Estimates - Management uses estimates and assumptions in
     preparing  these  financial  statements.   Those  estimates  and
     assumptions   affect  the   reported  amounts   of   assets  and
     liabilities,   the   disclosure   of   contingent   assets   and
     liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses.

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>



                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                  NOTES TO COMPILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                          June 30, 1996 and 1995


     INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

     The following  tables reflect the  amortized cost and  estimated
     fair  values  of debt,  equity,  and  mortgage-backed securities
     held at June 30, 1996  and 1995.  In addition,  gross unrealized
     gains and gross unrealized losses  are disclosed as of  June 30,
     1996 and 1995.

                      Securities Available for Sale

                          Amortized    Unrealized   Unrealized     Fair
                             Cost        Gains        Losses       Value
                            ------      -------      --------     -------

June 30, 1996
  U.S. Treasury
    obligations          $2,999,528      $8,317      $5,970      $3,001,875
  U.S. Agency 
    obligations             898,789           0      51,102         847,687
  State and municipal
    obligations                   0           0           0               0
  Mortgage-backed 
    securities            2,222,791           0      71,964       2,150,827
  Restricted equity 
       securities            79,000           0           0          79,000
                         ----------    --------    --------      ----------
Totals                   $6,200,108      $8,317    $129,036      $6,079,389
                         ==========    ========    ========      ==========


June 30, 1995
  U.S. Treasury
    obligations          $3,003,586     $40,398          $0      $3,043,984
  U.S. Agency
    obligations           1,398,731       2,858      58,651       1,342,938
  State and municipal
    obligations                   0           0           0               0
  Mortgage-backed 
    securities            2,545,233           0      29,413       2,515,820
  Restricted equity 
    securities               79,000           0           0          79,000
                         ----------    --------    --------      ----------
Totals                   $7,026,550     $43,256     $88,064      $6,981,742
                         ==========    ========    ========      ========== 

<PAGE>

                      Securities Being Held to Maturity

                          Amortized   Unrealized    Unrealized     Fair
                             Cost       Gains         Losses       Value
                           -------     --------      --------      -----

June 30, 1996
  U.S. Treasury
    obligations          $3,500,475          $0    $115,084      $3,385,391
  U.S. Agency
    obligations           1,500,000           0      66,250       1,433,750
  State and municipal
    obligations           1,352,429         553      23,169       1,329,813
  Mortgage-backed 
    securities            1,730,383         499      43,242       1,687,640
                         ----------      ------    --------      ----------
Totals                   $8,083,287      $1,052    $247,745      $7,836,594
                         ==========      ======    ========      ==========


June 30, 1995
  U.S. Treasury
    obligations            $506,029      $1,705          $0        $507,734
  U.S. Agency
    obligations           1,995,744       5,506      50,000       1,951,250
  State and municipal
    obligations           1,175,191           0      23,846       1,151,345
  Mortgage-backed   
    securities            2,153,996       3,899      57,769       2,100,126
                         ----------     -------    --------      ----------
Totals                   $5,830,960     $11,110    $131,615      $5,710,455
                         ==========     =======    ========      ==========

<PAGE>


Proceeds from the  sale of securities available for sale were $-0-
and $-0- for the six months ended  June 30,  1996 and 1995,
respectively.  Gross realized  gains from the sale of securities
available  for sale were $-0- and $-0-  for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and gross  realized losses
from the sale of securities available for sale were  $-0- and $-0-
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

The amortized  cost and estimated fair  value of debt securities
at  June  30, 1996  by  contractual  maturity  are shown  below.
Expected maturities  will  differ  from  contractual  maturities
because  borrowers  may  have  the  right   to  call  or  prepay
obligations.


                                 Available for Sale     Being Held to Maturity
                    
                                 Amortized     Fair       Amortized     Fair
                                    Cost       Value        Cost        Value
                                   ------      -----       ------       ----- 

Due in one year or less          $1,999,964  $2,008,281          $0          $0
Due after one through five years  1,898,353   1,841,281   5,000,475   4,819,141
Due after five through ten years          0           0     262,861     261,647
Due after ten years                       0           0   1,089,568   1,068,166
Mortgage-backed securities        2,222,791   2,150,827   1,730,383   1,687,640
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total                          $6,121,108  $6,000,389  $8,083,287  $7,836,594
                                 ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========


Securities carried  at approximately  $2,354,250 and  $1,880,223
at June 30, 1996 and  1995, respectively, were pledged to secure
deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

                   See accountant's compilation report.

<PAGE>


LOANS

Loans at June 30, 1996 and 1995 are summarized as follows:


                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------


  Commercial and agricultural           $5,482,144     $3,334,643
  Real estate construction                 384,668        396,660
  Commercial real estate                 2,535,904      3,172,583
  Residential real estate                5,883,712      6,511,119
  Consumer                               2,453,320      2,714,123
  Overdrafts                                29,052         19,835
                                        ----------     ----------  
  Subtotal                              16,768,800     16,148,963
  Less - unearned interest                (143,107)      (131,816)
  Less - allowance to credit loss         (148,172)      (156,092)
  Net loans receivable                 $16,477,521    $15,861,055
                                       ===========    ===========


An analysis of the change in the allowance for credit losses follows:

                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------ 

  Balance at January 1                    $136,905       $143,922
  Loans charged off                         (3,161)        (5,691)
  Recoveries                                70,144         23,684
  Provision (benefit) for loan losses      (55,716)        (5,823)
                                          --------       -------- 
  Balance at December 31                  $148,172       $156,092
                                          ========       ========

<PAGE>

An analysis of impaired loans is summarized as follows:


                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------ 

  Impaired loans for which an allowance
    has been provided                     $111,530       $145,375
  Impaired loans for which no allowance
    has been provided                        2,604            107

  Total loans determined to be impaired   $114,134       $145,482

  Allowance provided for impaired
    loans, included in the allowance 
    for loan losses                        $20,238        $31,794


Loans  to employees  totaled $393,529  and $381,152  at June 30,
1996 and 1995,  respectively.   Non-accruing loans  (principally
real estate  loans) totaled $114,134  and $145,482  at June  30,
1996 and 1995,  respectively, which had the  effect of  reducing
income  $10,130  and $20,278,  respectively.   All  non-accruing
loans are considered to be impaired.

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment at June 30, 1996 and 1995 consisted of:


                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------

        Land                              $521,563       $521,563
        Buildings                        1,370,009      1,370,009
        Furniture and equipment          1,001,190        918,326
        Vehicles                            36,778         28,436
                                         ---------      ---------
                 Total cost              2,929,540      2,838,334
        Accumulated depreciation          (990,802)      (902,080)
                                         ---------      ---------
        Net book value                  $1,938,738     $1,936,254
                                        ==========     ==========


Depreciation expense  totaled $53,487  and $47,051  for the  six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.


FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE

A comparative summary  of activity  on  foreclosed real  estate
(previously called other real estate) is as follows:

                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------

    Balance at January 1                  $88,581       $124,691
    Acquired in settlement of loans             0              0
    Sales and other dispositions                0        (28,910)
                                          -------       --------
    Balance at June 30                    $88,581        $95,781


Activity in the allowance for losses for foreclosed  real estate
is as follows:

                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------ 

    Balance at January 1                   $14,640        $19,940
    Provision charged to income                  0              0
    Charge-offs, net of recoveries               0         (5,300)
                                           -------        -------
    Balance at June 30                     $14,640        $14,640
                                           =======        ======= 

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>


DEPOSITS

Components of  deposits included in  the statement of  condition
at June 30, 1996 and 1995 were as follows:


                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996          1995

    Demand and savings:
      Demand deposits                   $4,982,079     $5,541,231
      Passbook savings                   1,567,344      1,483,439
      NOW accounts                       5,637,299      5,138,228
      Money market accounts              3,602,598      4,295,726
                                        ----------     ----------
                                        15,789,320     16,458,624
                                        ==========     ==========

    Other time:
      Certificates of deposit of
        $100,000, or more                4,627,304      3,909,235
      Open account time deposits of
        $100,000 or more                   500,000        500,000
      Other time deposits               12,028,787     11,608,623
                                        ----------     ----------
                                        17,156,091     16,017,858
                                        ----------     ----------
    Total deposits                     $32,945,411    $32,476,482
                                       ===========    ===========


The maturity distribution of other time deposits at June 30, 1996
was as follows:


         Within one year               $14,032,848
         One to two years                1,453,468
         Two to three years                282,854
         Three to four years               768,522
         Four to five years                618,399
                                       -----------
         Total other time deposits     $17,156,091
                                       ===========

                   See accountant's compilation report.          

<PAGE>


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The Bank is subject to  certain restrictions on  the amount  of
dividends that  it  may  declare  without  prior   regulatory
approval.  At June 30, 1996, approximately $926,710 of retained
earnings were  available for dividend declaration  without prior
regulatory approval.

The   Bank  is  also  subject   to  various  regulatory  capital
requirements  administered   by   federal  and   state   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  Bank's   financial
statements.   The  regulations require  the  Bank to  maintain a
minimum  risk-based capital  ratio of  8 percent  and  a minimum
leverage  ratio of  3 percent.   The  Bank's risk-based  capital
ratio was approximately 19.40% and  17.60% at June 30,  1996 and
1995,  respectively, and  its leverage  ratio was  approximately
9.85% and 9.33% at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

                   See accountant's compilation report.

<PAGE>


FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES

The Bank  is a party to  financial instruments with off-balance-
sheet risk  in  the  normal  course  of  business  to  meet  the
financing needs of  its customers.  These  financial instruments
include  commitments to  extend credit  and  standby letters  of
credit.  These  instruments  involve,   to  varying  degrees,
elements of  credit risk in excess  of the  amount recognized in
the statement  of condition.  The  contract or  notional amounts
of those instruments reflect the extent  of involvement the Bank
has in those particular financial instruments.

The  Bank's  exposure   to  credit   loss   in  the   event  of
nonperformance by  the other party  to the financial  instrument
for commitments to  extend credit and standby letters  of credit
is represented  by the  contractual or notional  amount of those
instruments.  The Bank uses  the same credit policies  in making
commitments  and   conditional  obligations  as   it  does   for
instruments that are reflected on the statement of condition.


                                                  Contract or Notional
                                                         Amount
                                                      -------------

    Financial instruments whose contract amounts
      represent credit risk:
        Commitments to extend credit                   $1,420,779
        Standby letters of credit                         $12,850
                     


Commitments  to  extend  credit  are  agreements to  lend  to  a
customer  as  long as  there  is no  violation of  any condition
established in the  contract.  Commitments generally  have fixed
expiration  dates or other  termination clauses  and may require
payment of  a fee.  Since  many of the  commitments are expected
to expire  without  being  drawn  upon,  the  total  commitment
amounts  do not necessarily  represent future cash requirements.
The Bank evaluates  each customer's creditworthiness on  a case-
by-case basis.   The  amount of  collateral obtained,  if it  is
deemed  necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based
on management's credit  evaluation.  The collateral  held varies
but  may  include  accounts   receivable,  inventory,  property,
equipment, and  commercial properties.

Standby letters  of credit are conditional commitments issued by
the Bank to guarantee the performance  of a customer to a  third
party.  Those guarantees  are primarily issued to support public
and  private arrangements in  which the  customer has guaranteed
payment  to a third party.   The credit risk involved in issuing
letters of credit is  essentially the  same as that involved  in
extending loans to customers.

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>


The  Bank has  not  incurred any  losses  on its  commitments in
either  the six months  ended June 30, 1996  or 1995.   The Bank
primarily serves customers located in  the East Texas area.   As
such,  the Bank's  loans, commitments,  and  standby letters  of
credit have been granted to customers in that area.

In the  normal  course of  business,  the  Bank is  involved  in
various  legal  proceedings.   Management  has concluded,  based
upon  advice of  counsel, that  the result  of these proceedings
will  not  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Bank's  financial
condition or results of operations.


FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The estimated  fair values of  the Bank's financial  instruments
were as follows, at June 30, 1996:

                                              Carrying        Fair
                                               Amount         Value
                                               ------        -------

    Financial assets:
      Cash and due from banks                $1,934,531     $1,934,531
      Interest bearing deposits with banks    1,903,657      1.902,657
      Federal funds sold                         35,000         35,000
      Securities available for sale           6,079,389      6,079,389
      Securities being held to maturity       8,083,287      7,836,594
      Loans receivable                       16,477,521     16,501,521
      Accrued interest receivable               341,682        341,682

    Financial liabilities:
      Deposit liabilities                    32,945,411     32,980,000
      Accrued interest payable                  100,274        100,274
      Off statement of condition assets
        (liabilities):
      Commitments to extend credit            1,420,779              0
      Standby letters of credit                  12,850            200

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>
                 

INCOME TAXES

The provision  for income taxes  consisted of the following  for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995:


                                        June 30,     June 30,
                                          1996         1995
                                         ------       ------

         Currently payable:
              Federal                   $96,446       $83,193
              State                           0             0
                                        -------       -------
              Total current expense      96,446        83,193
                                        -------       -------
         Deferred:
              Federal                    22,966         2,306
              State                           0             0
              Total deferred expense     22,966         2,306
                                        -------        ------
         Total income tax expense      $119,412       $85,499
                                       ========       =======                


The provision for  federal income tax is less than that computed
by  applying the federal statutory rate of 34% in 1996 and 1995,
as indicated in the following analysis:


                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------

    Income tax, at 34%                    $130,660        $96,151
    Increase (decrease) resulting from:
      Effect of tax-exempt income          (13,726)       (12,869)
      Nondeductible expenses                 2,478          2,217
                                          --------        -------
    Total income tax expense              $119,412        $85,499
                                          ========        =======

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>


The components of the  deferred income tax asset included in
other assets are as follows:

                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------

    Deferred tax asset:
      Federal                             $167,831       $144,579
      State                                      0              0
      Less - valuation allowance                 0              0
                                           -------        ------- 
                                           167,831        144,579
                                           =======        ======= 
    Deferred tax liability:
      Federal                             (231,604)      (188,577)
      State                                      0              0
                                          (231,604)      (188,577)
                                          --------       --------
    Net deferred tax asset (liability)    $(63,773)      $(43,998)
                                          ========       ======== 


The tax effects of  each type of significant item that gave rise
to deferred taxes are:
                                         June 30,       June 30,
                                           1996           1995
                                          ------         ------ 

  Allowance for credit losses              $50,378        $53,071
    Depreciation                          (112,586)       (85,936)
    Valuation of foreclosed real estate      4,978          6,780
    Use of cash basis of accounting        (70,450)       (51,759)
    Loans on non-accrual status             22,863         18,611
    Unrealized (gain) or loss on
      securities available for sale         41,044         15,235
                                          --------       --------
    Balance at December 31                $(63,773)      $(43,998)
                                          ========       ========



PROFIT SHARING PLAN

The  Bank has a profit  sharing plan  covering substantially all
full-time  employees.    Employees are  eligible  to participate
after  completion   of  one  year   of  service.    The   Bank's
contribution to the plan for the six months ended June  30, 1996
and 1995 was $13,020 and $12,990, respectively.

                   See accountant's compilation report.
<PAGE>


RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The  Bank  has  entered into  transactions  with  its  executive
officers,   directors,   significant  shareholders,   and  their
affiliates (related  parties).   In the  opinion of  management,
such transactions were  made in the ordinary course  of business
on  substantially  the  same  terms  and  conditions,  including
interest rates and  collateral, as those prevailing  at the same
time for comparable  transactions with other customers,  and did
not  involve  more than  normal  credit  risk or  present  other
unfavorable  features.   The aggregate  amount of  loans to such
related parties was $294,373 and  $209,323 at June 30,  1996 and
1995,  respectively.   Deposits  owed  to such  related  parties
consisted of  $615,804 and $781,278 at  June 30,  1996 and 1995,
respectively.


SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT

During the  six months  ended June  30, 1996,  the Bank  entered
into  daily agreements to repurchase securities previously sold.
The agreements specified an  interest rate of 4.75%,  with total
daily balances ranging  from $161,000 to $5,000,000.   The  Bank
pledged  securities  as   collateral  for  the  days   that  the
agreements were  in effect.   Total  interest expense  for these
agreements  was $4,309.  There were no outstanding agreements at
either June 30, 1996 or June 30, 1995.


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Substantially  all  of  the   Bank's  loans,  commitments,   and
commercial and  standby letters of  credit have been granted  to
customers  in  the  Bank's  market  area.      Almost  all  such
customers  are depositors of  the Bank.   The  concentrations of
credit  by type of  loan are set forth  above.  The distribution
of  commitments to extend  credit approximates  the distribution
of  loans outstanding.   Standby letters  of credit were granted
primarily to commercial  borrowers.  The  Bank, as  a matter  of
policy, does not extend credit  to any single borrower  or group
of related borrowers in excess of the legal lending limit.

Certain  cash balances  deposited with  correspondent banks  are
usually  in excess of insurance coverage provided by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation  (FDIC).  Management has  assessed
the viability of  correspondent banks and feels these  risks are
minimal.


                   See accountant's compilation report.

<PAGE>


                                 SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

                                      AUDIT REPORT
                               December 31, 1995 and 1994




<PAGE>

                                SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                             AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                    For the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1994

                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                                              Page

            Independent Auditor's Report  . . . . . . . . . .  1

            Statements of Condition   . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

            Statements of Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

            Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity . .  4
                      
            Statements of Cash Flows  . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

            Notes to the Financial Statements   . . . . . .   6-17


<PAGE>


                              KEN ROGERS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
                              CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                               A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
                   1329 N. University Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas  75961
                                     409-564-8186

         Ken Rogers, CPA (Retired)
         Gary Johnson, CPA
         Michael Halls, CPA
         Terre McLemore, CPA
         Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA



                              INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT



         Board of Directors 
         Security National Bank
         Nacogdoches, Texas


         We have  audited the accompanying  statements of condition  of
         Security National Bank (the Bank) as  of December 31, 1995 and
         1994,  and  the  related  statements  of  income,  changes  in
         stockholders'  equity,  and cash  flows  for  the  years  then
         ended.  These  financial statements are the responsibility  of
         the  Bank's management.   Our responsibility  is to express an
         opinion on these 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  audits  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  financial statements  referred to  above
          present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial
          position of  Security National  Bank as  of December 31,  1995
          and  1994, and  the results  of  its  operations and  its cash
          flows for the  years then ended  in conformity  with generally
          accepted accounting principles.



          KEN ROGERS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 
          January 26, 1996

<PAGE>

                            SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                           STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
                                   

        

                                                         December 31,
                                                     1995           1994
                                                    ------         ------    


ASSETS
  Cash and due from banks                         $4,928,861     $2,187,703
  Interest-bearing deposits with banks             2,049,750        707,791
  Federal funds sold                                 225,000        440,000
  Securities available for sale                    6,824,306      7,404,108
  Securities to be held to maturity                6,254,717      5,954,322
  Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
    of $136,905 and $143,922, respectively        16,684,706     16,553,445
  Property and equipment                           1,975,631      1,963,307
  Accrued interest receivable                        338,526        292,770
  Foreclosed real estate, net of allowance
    of $14,640 and $19,940, respectively              73,941        104,751
  Other assets                                        60,008         71,215
                                                 -----------    -----------
Total Assets                                     $39,415,446    $35,679,412
                                                 ===========    ===========


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

  Liabilities:
    Deposits:
      Demand and savings                         $18,716,671    $16,393,661
      Other time                                  16,805,361     15,901,584
                                                  ----------     ----------
      Total deposits                              35,522,032     32,295,245

      Accrued interest payable                       109,236         82,623
      Other liabilities                              228,892        200,271
                                                  ----------     ----------
      Total Liabilities                           35,860,160     32,578,139 
                                                  ==========     ==========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

<PAGE>


Stockholders' Equity:
  Common stock, 250,000 shares at $5 par
    value authorized; 230,000 shares
    issued; and 230,000 shares outstanding         1,150,000      1,150,000
  Capital surplus                                  1,150,000      1,150,000
  Retained earnings                                1,267,111        970,471
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    on securities available for sale, net of
    tax of $6,092 and $87,162, respectively          (11,825)      (169,198)
                                                   ---------      ---------
  Total stockholders' equity                       3,555,286      3,101,273
                                                  ----------     ----------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity       $39,415,446    $35,679,412
                                                 ===========    ===========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

<PAGE>
                           SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                            STATEMENTS OF INCOME
               For the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1994

                                                       1995         1994
                                                      ------       ------
Interest income:
  Interest and fees on loans                        $1,628,986   $1,384,886
  Interest on U.S. Treasury obligations                285,539      312,708
  Interest on U.S. government agency obligations       444,547      416,338
  Interest on state and political subdivision
    obligations                                         66,308       57,303
  Interest on restricted equity securities               4,362        4,140
  Interest on federal funds sold                        24,099       44,151
  Interest on deposits with banks                       87,454       45,780
                                                     ---------    ---------
  Total interest income                              2,541,295    2,265,306
                                                     ---------    ---------
Interest expense:
  Interest on deposits                               1,121,517      898,047
  Total interest expense                             1,121,517      898,047
  Net interest income                                1,419,778    1,367,259
  Provision for credit losses                           21,163       43,752
                                                     ---------    ---------
  Net interest income after provision for  
    credit losses                                    1,440,941    1,411,011
                                                     ---------    ---------
Other income:
  Service charges                                      481,189      486,766
  Net realized gains on sales of securities
    available for sale                                       0       42,481
  Other income                                          37,374       20,617
                                                      --------     -------- 
    Total other income                                 518,563      549,864
                                                      --------     -------
Other expenses:
  Salaries and employee benefits                       643,543      596,511
  Occupancy expense                                     70,201       72,462
  Equipment expense                                    147,923      181,760
  Federal deposit insurance premiums                    37,110       74,973
  Other operating expenses                             435,968      429,443
                                                     ---------    ---------
    Total other expenses                             1,334,745    1,355,149
                                                     ---------    ---------
Income before income taxes                             624,759      605,726
          
Income tax expense                                     190,119      184,588
                                                     ---------    ---------
Net income                                            $434,640     $421,138
                                                     =========    =========

Net income per share of common stock                     $1.89        $1.83
                                                     =========    =========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>
<TABLE>


                                        SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                           STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                           For the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
                                               <F1>

<CAPTION>

                                                                            Unrealized
                                                                           Appreciation       Total
                                    Common       Capital        Retained  (Depreciation)   Stockholders'
                                     Stock       Surplus        Earnings     in Value         Equity
                                    -------      -------        --------   ------------     ----------


<S>                               <C>           <C>            <C>         <C>              <C> 

Balance at December 31, 1993      $1,150,000    $1,150,000      $687,333            $0      $2,987,333

  Net income for 1994                                            421,138                       421,138
  Cash dividends declared - 
    $0.60 per share                                             (138,000)                     (138,000)
  Change in accounting
    principle for unrealized 
    gain (loss) on securities
    available for sale as of
    January 1, 1994                                                            188,457         188,457
  Net change in unrealized
    appreciation (depreciation)
    on securities avalaible for
    sale, net of taxes of                                                     
    $184,247                                                                  (357,655)       (357,655)
                                  ----------     ---------     ---------      ---------     ----------
Balance at December 31, 1994       1,150,000     1,150,000       970,471      (169,198)      3,101,273
                                  ----------     ---------     ---------      ---------     ----------

  Net income for 1995                                            434,640                       434,640
  Cash dividends declared -
    $0.60 per share                                             (138,000)                     (138,000)
  Net change in unrealized
    appreciation (depreciation)
    on securities avalaible for
    sale, net of taxes of  
    $81,070                                                                    157,373         157,373
                                  ----------    ----------    ----------      --------      ---------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995      $1,150,000    $1,150,000    $1,267,111      $(11,825)     $3,555,286
                                  ==========    ==========    ==========      =========     ==========

<FN>
<F1>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

<PAGE>


                           SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                          STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
              For the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1994




                                                     1995           1994
                                                    ------         ------

Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                        $434,640       $421,138
                                                   ---------     ---------- 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation                                      98,355         78,547
    Provision for credit losses                      (21,163)       (43,752)
    Net realized gains on securities
       available for sale                                  0        (39,976)
    Net loss (gain) on sale of other real
       estate                                         (5,300)        15,977
    Amortization of bond premiums                     31,344         52,192
    Accretion of bond discounts                       (5,143)        (6,363)
    (Increase) decrease in interest receivable       (45,756)        41,037
    (Increase) decrease in other assets              (69,863)        53,718
    Increase (decrease) in interest payable           26,614          9,377
    Increase (decrease) in other liabilities          28,620       (106,218)
                                                    --------       -------- 
    Total adjustments                                 37,708         54,539
                                                    --------       --------
  Net cash provided (used) by  operating 
    activities                                       472,348        475,677
                                                    --------       -------- 

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Net decrease (increase) in interest
    bearing deposits with banks                   (1,341,959)      (106,665)
  Net decrease (increase) in federal 
    funds sold                                       215,000        330,000
  Purchases of securities available for sale      (1,510,469)    (1,133,151)
  Proceeds from sales of securities available
    for sale                                               0      2,056,677
  Proceeds from maturities of securities
    available for sale                             2,318,511      1,608,206
  Purchase of securities to be held to
    maturity                                      (1,180,937)      (998,281)
  Proceeds from maturities of securities
    to be held to maturity                           864,544        665,225
  Net decrease (increase) in loans                  (110,098)        22,959
  Purchases of properties and equipment             (110,679)      (530,759)
  Proceeds from disposal of other real estate         36,110         30,253
                                                   ---------      --------- 
  Net cash provided (used) by investing
    activities                                      (819,977)     1,944,464
                                                   ---------      ---------
<PAGE>

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net increase (decrease) in customer deposits     3,226,787     (2,626,222)
  Payments of dividends                             (138,000)      (138,000)
                                                   ---------      --------- 
  Net cash provided (used) by investing 
    activities                                     3,088,787     (2,764,222)
                                                   ---------      ---------
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and due
   from banks                                      2,741,158       (344,081)
   
Cash and due from banks at January 1               2,187,703      2,531,784
                                                  ----------     ----------
Cash and due from banks at December 31            $4,928,861     $2,187,703
                                                  ==========     ========== 

Interest paid                                     $1,094,903       $888,670
                                                  ==========     ==========

Income taxes paid                                   $265,694       $224,487
                                                  ==========     ==========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

<PAGE>

                          SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
                       NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                         December 31, 1995 and 1994


SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     The accounting  and reporting policies of  Security National
     Bank (the  Bank) conform  to  generally accepted  accounting
     principles  and  the general  practices  within  the banking
     industry.

     Cash Equivalents -  For the purpose  of presentation in  the
     Statements  of Cash  Flows,  cash and  cash equivalents  are
     defined  as  those  amounts  included in  the  statement  of
     condition caption "Cash and due from banks."

     Investments  in  Securities  -  The  Bank's  investments  in
     securities   are  classified   into  three   categories  and
     accounted for as follows:

        Trading  Securities -  Government  bonds  held principally
          for  resale in the near term  are classified as trading
          securities  and   recorded   at  their   fair   values.
          Unrealized gains and losses  on trading securities  are
          included  in other income.   The Bank  did not have any
          trading securities at any time in 1995 or 1994.

        Securities  Being Held  to Maturity  - Bonds,  notes,  and
          debentures for  which the Bank has  the positive intent
          and  ability to hold to maturity  are reported at cost,
          adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized
          in interest  income using the interest  method over the
          period to maturity.

        Securities  Available for Sale - Bonds, notes, debentures,
          and certain equity securities not classified as trading
          securities nor as securities to be held to maturity are
          classified  as securities  available for  sale.   These
          securities are presented in the statement of  condition
          at their fair value.

     Declines in  the fair  value of individual  securities being
     held  to maturity  and securities  available for  sale below
     their  cost that are other than  temporary are accounted for
     as a write-down  of the individual securities to  their fair
     value.  Any  related write-downs are included in earnings as
     realized losses.   Unrealized holding gains  and losses, net
     of tax, on securities  available for sale are reported  as a
     net amount in a  separate component of stockholders' equity,
     until  realized.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities
     available  for  sale  are  determined  using  the  specific-
     identification method.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

<PAGE>


     Loans Receivable - Loans receivable for which management has
     the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or
     until maturity  or payoff are reported  at their outstanding
     unpaid  principal  balances  reduced by  any  charge-offs or
     specific valuation accounts and net of any deferred fees  or
     costs  on  originated  loans,  or  unamortized  premiums  or
     discounts on purchased loans.

     Loan origination fees  and certain direct  origination costs
     are not capitalized  and recognized as an adjustment  of the
     yield  on the related loan.  Instead, they are recognized as
     revenue  or expense,  as the  case may  be.   The difference
     between   this   immediate   recognition   method   and  the
     capitalization   method   required  by   generally  accepted
     accounting  principles is  not material  to these  financial
     statements.

     The allowance  for loan losses  is increased  by charges  to
     income and  decreased  by charge-offs  (net of  recoveries).
     Management's  periodic evaluation  of  the  adequacy of  the
     allowance is based on the  Bank's past loan loss experience,
     known  and inherent  risks  in the  loan portfolio,  adverse
     situations that may affect  the borrower's ability to repay,
     the  estimated  value  of  any  underlying  collateral,  and
     current economic conditions.

     For impairment recognized in  accordance with FASB Statement
     No. 114, the entire change in present value of expected cash
     flows is reported  as bad debt expense in the same manner in
     which impairment initially was  recognized or as a reduction
     in  the amount of bad  debt expense that  otherwise would be
     reported.

     Property  and Equipment  - Land  is carried  at cost.   Bank
     premises, furniture, and equipment are carried at cost, less
     accumulated  depreciation.   Depreciation is  computed using
     the straight-line  method and is charged  to operations over
     the  estimated useful lives  of the  assets.   Buildings are
     depreciated over 40 years, equipment over 3 to 10 years, and
     vehicles over  5 years.  Maintenance and repairs of property
     and  equipment  are charged  to  operations;  however, major
     improvements  are capitalized.   Upon  retirement,  sale, or
     other disposition  of property  and equipment, the  cost and
     accumulated  depreciation are eliminated  from the accounts,
     and gain or loss is included in operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

<PAGE>

     Foreclosed Real  Estate -  Real  estate properties  acquired
     through,  or  in lieu  of,  loan  foreclosure are  initially
     recorded  at   fair  value   at  the  date   of  foreclosure
     establishing   a  new  cost   basis.     After  foreclosure,
     valuations are periodically performed  by management and the
     real estate is carried at the  lower of (1) cost or (2) fair
     value minus estimated  costs to sell.  Revenue  and expenses
     from operations and additions to the valuation allowance are
     included  in loss  on  foreclosed real  estate.   Foreclosed
     assets are not depreciated.

     Financial Instruments - In  the ordinary course of business,
     the  Bank has  entered  into off  balance  sheet   financial
     instruments  consisting of  commitments  to  extend  credit,
     commitments  under  credit  card arrangements,  and  standby
     letters of credit.   Such financial instruments are recorded
     in the financial  statements when they are funded or related
     fees are incurred or received.

     Fair Values of Financial Instruments - The following methods
     and  assumptions were  used by  the Bank in  estimating fair
     values of financial instruments as disclosed herein:

        Cash  and due from  banks -  The carrying  amounts of cash
          and  short-term  instruments  approximate   their  fair
          value.

        Securities   being   held   to  maturity   and  securities
          available   for  sale  -  Fair  values  for  investment
          securities, excluding restricted equity securities, are
          based on quoted market prices.   The carrying values of
          restricted equity securities approximate fair values.

        Loans  receivable -  For variable-rate  loans that reprice
          frequently  and have  no significant  change in  credit
          risk, fair values  are based on carrying  values.  Fair
          values  for   other  loans   are  estimated   based  on
          discounted  cash  flow analyses,  using  interest rates
          currently being offered for loans with similar terms to
          borrowers of  similar credit quality.   Fair values for
          impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow
          analyses   or   underlying  collateral   values,  where
          applicable.

        Deposit  liabilities  -  The  fair  values  disclosed  for
          demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount
          payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their
          carrying  amounts).  The  carrying amounts of variable-
          rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates
          of deposit  (CDs) approximate their fair  values at the
          reporting  date.   Fair values  for fixed-rate  CDs are
          estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that
          applies interest rates  currently being offered on  CDs
          to   a   schedule   of  aggregated   expected   monthly
          maturities.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>

        Accrued  interest receivable  and  payable -  The carrying
          amounts  of  accrued  interest  approximate  their fair
          values.

        Off  balance  sheet instruments  -  Fair  values  for  off
          balance sheet  lending  commitments are  based on  fees
          currently  charged to  enter  into similar  agreements,
          taking  into   account  the  remaining   terms  of  the
          agreements and the counterparties' credit standing.

     Interest  Income on Loans - Interest on loans is accrued and
     credited   to   income   based  on   the   principal  amount
     outstanding.     The  accrual   of  interest  on   loans  is
     discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is an
     indication that the borrower may be unable  to meet payments
     as they  become due.    Upon such  discontuance, all  unpaid
     accrued interest is reversed.   The Bank recognizes interest
     income on  these loans  as customer  payments are  made, and
     only  after  all  of  the  outstanding  principal  has  been
     collected.

     Income  Taxes  - 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.  Provisions for income taxes are based on
     amounts  reported   in  the  statements   of  income  (after
     exclusion of  non-taxable income  such as interest  on state
     and  municipal  securities) and  include  deferred taxes  on
     temporary  differences  in  the  recognition of  income  and
     expense for tax and financial statement purposes.   Items of
     deferral  include differences related  to the  allowance for
     loan losses, allowance for losses on foreclosed real estate,
     accumulated  depreciation, loans not  accruing interest, and
     the  use of the cash  basis of accounting  for tax purposes.
     The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future
     tax  return  consequences of  those differences,  which will
     either  be  taxable  or   deductible  when  the  assets  and
     liabilities are recovered or settled. 

     Net Income Per Share of Common  Stock - Net income per share
     of  common stock is computed  by dividing net  income by the
     weighted  average   number  of   shares   of  common   stock
     outstanding  during the  period,  after  giving  retroactive
     effect to stock dividends, if any.

     Restrictions  on Cash  and  Due From  Banks  - The  Bank  is
     required to  maintain reserve balances in  cash with Federal
     Reserve Reserve Banks.  The total of  those reserve balances
     was approximately $119,000 at December 31, 1995. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

     The  following  tables   reflect  the  amortized  cost   and
     estimated fair values of  debt, equity, and  mortgage-backed
     securities held at December 31, 1995 and 1994.  In addition,
     gross  unrealized  gains  and gross  unrealized  losses  are
     disclosed as of December 31, 1995 and 1994.


                            Securities Available for Sale


                          Amortized    Unrealized      Unrealized      Fair
                            Cost         Gains           Losses        Value
                          -------        ------         --------       -----


December 31, 1995:

  U.S. Treasury
    obligations          $3,499,394      $39,200            $0      $3,538,594
  U.S. Agency
    obligations             898,627            0        34,909         863,718
  State and municipal
    obligations                   0            0             0               0
  Mortgage-backed
    securities            2,365,202            0        22,208       2,342,994
  Restricted equity
    securities               79,000            0             0          79,000
                         ----------     --------      --------      ----------
Totals                   $6,842,223      $39,200       $57,117      $6,824,306

December 31, 1994

  U.S. Treasury
    obligations          $3,502,969           $0        $5,158      $3,497,811
  U.S. Agency
    obligations           1,398,843            0       116,718       1,282,125
  State and municipal
    obligations                   0            0             0               0
  Mortgage-backed
    securities            2,689,656            0       134,484       2,555,172
  Restricted equity
    securities               69,000            0             0          69,000
                          ---------     --------      --------      ----------  
Totals                   $7,660,468           $0      $256,360      $7,404,108
                         ==========     ========      ========      ==========
<PAGE>


                          Securities Being Held to Maturity

                         Amortized      Unrealized    Unrealize        Fair
                            Cost          Gains         Losses         Value
                           ------         ------        ------        -------

December 31, 1995:
  U.S. Treasury
    obligations          $1,510,642      $13,499            $0      $1,524,141
  U.S. Agency
    obligations           1,500,000            0        25,938       1,474,062
  State and municipal
    obligations           1,351,310       19,553         7,905       1,362,958
  Mortgage-backed
    securities            1,892,765        2,441        24,709       1,870,497
                         ----------     --------      --------      ----------
Totals                   $6,254,717      $35,493       $58,552      $6,231,658
                         ==========     ========      ========      ==========

December 31, 1994
  U.S. Treasury
    obligations            $506,769           $0       $33,800        $472,969
  U.S. Agency
    obligations           1,995,181            0       164,556       1,830,625
  State and municipal
    obligations           1,174,072            0       102,072       1,072,000
  Mortgage-backed
    securities            2,278,300            0       151,188       2,127,112
                         ----------     --------      -------       ----------
Totals                   $5,954,322           $0      $451,616      $5,502,706
                         ==========     ========      ========      ==========

<PAGE>


     Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale were
     $-0-  and $2,056,677 for 1995 and 1994, respectively.  Gross
     realized  gains from  the sale  of securities  available for
     sale were $-0- and $39,977  for 1995 and 1994, respectively,
     and  gross  realized  losses  from the  sale  of  securities
     available for sale  were $-0-  and $-0- for  1995 and  1994,
     respectively.

     The  amortized  cost  and   estimated  fair  value  of  debt
     securities at December 31,  1995 by contractual maturity are
     shown  below.     Expected   maturities  will   differ  from
     contractual maturities because borrowers may have the  right
     to call or prepay obligations.


                            Available for Sale           Being Held to
                                                           Maturity

                            Amortized     Fair       Amortized       Fair
                               Cost       Value         Cost         Value
                              ------      -----        ------        -----

Due in one year or less     $1,999,276  $2,019,687          $0           $0
Due after one through 
  five years                 2,398,745   2,382,625   3,010,642    2,998,203
Due after five through
  ten years                          0           0     262,472      267,553
Due after ten years                  0           0   1,088,838    1,095,405
Mortgage-backed
  securities                 2,365,202   2,342,994   1,892,765    1,870,497
                            ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------
Total                       $6,763,223  $6,745,306  $6,254,717   $6,231,658
                            ==========  ==========  ==========   ==========


     Securities   carried   at   approximately   $2,253,249   and
     $1,855,749 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, were
     pledged to  secure deposits and for  other purposes required
     or permitted by law.

<PAGE>

LOANS

Loans at December 31, 1995 and 1994 are summarized as follows:

                                           1995          1994
                                          ------        ------

   Commercial and agricultural          $4,910,544     $3,761,394
   Real estate construction                479,457        421,795
   Commercial real estate                2,656,712      2,905,829
   Residential real estate               6,368,312      6,798,910
   Consumer                              2,515,929      2,890,211
   Overdrafts                               18,853         42,436
                                        ----------     ----------
   Subtotal                             16,949,807     16,820,575
   Less - unearned interest                128,196       (123,208)
   Less - allowance to credit losses       136,905       (143,922)
                                       -----------     -----------
     Net loans receivable              $16,684,706     $16,553,445
                                       ===========     ===========


An analysis of the change in the allowance for credit losses follows:

                                            1995           1994
                                           ------         ------

   Balance at January 1                   $143,922       $184,266
   Loans charged off                       (18,770)       (37,157)
   Recoveries                               32,916         40,565
   Provision for loan losses               (21,163)       (43,752)
                                          --------        -------
   Balance at December 31                 $136,905       $143,922
                                          ========       ======== 



<PAGE>

     Impairment of loans has  been recognized in conformity  with
     FASB  Statement No. 114.   An analysis of  impaired loans is
     summarized as follows:
 
                                            1995           1994
                                           ------         ------
          
   Impaired loans for which an allowance
     has been provided                    $119,806       $142,499
   Impaired loans for which no allowance
     has been provided                       8,995            105
                                          --------       --------
  Total loans determined to be imparied   $128,801       $142,604
                                          ========       ========

  Allowance provided for impaired loans,
     included in the allowance for loan
     losses                                $22,166        $18,081
                                          ========       ========


     Loans to employees totaled $380,652 and $376,652 at December
     31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.


<PAGE>

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property  and  equipment  at  December  31,  1995  and  1994  consisted of:


                                            1995           1994
                                           ------         ------

   Land                                   $521,563       $521,563
   Buildings                             1,370,009      1,370,009
   Furniture and equipment                 984,597        900,239
   Vehicles                                 36,778         28,436
                                         ---------      --------- 
       Total cost                        2,912,947      2,820,247
   Accumulated depreciation               (937,316)      (856,940)
                                        ----------     ----------
   Net book value                       $1,975,631     $1,963,307
                                        ==========     ==========

     Depreciation expense  totaled $98,355  and $78,547  for 1995
     and 1994, respectively.


FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE

A comparative summary of  activity on foreclosed real estate (previously
called other real estate) is as follows:


                                            1995           1994
                                           ------         ------


   Balance at January 1                   $124,691       $118,273
   Acquired in settlement of loans               0         33,348

   Sales and other dispositions            (36,110)       (26,930)
                                          --------       --------
   Balance at December 31                  $88,581       $124,691
                                          ========       ========

Activity  in the  allowance for  losses for  foreclosed real estate
is as follows:
 
                                            1995            1994
                                           ------          ------

   Balance at January 1                    $19,940             $0
   Provision charged to income                   0         26,417
   Charge-offs, net of recoveries           (5,300)        (6,477)
                                           -------        -------  
   Balance at December 31                  $14,640        $19,940
                                           =======        =======
<PAGE>

DEPOSITS

Components of deposits included in the statement of condition at
December 31, 1995 and 1994 were as follows:


                                            1995           1994

   Demand and savings:
     Demand deposits                    $6,711,707     $5,173,725
     Passbook savings                    1,478,463      1,491,057
     NOW accounts                        5,729,552      5,281,753
     Money market accounts               4,796,949      4,447,126
                                        ----------     ----------
                                        18,716,671     16,393,661
                                        ==========     ==========

   Other time:
     Certificates of deposit of
       $100,000, or more                 4,417,730      4,102,910
     Open account time deposits of
       $100,000 or more                    500,000        500,000
     Other time deposits                11,887,631     11,298,674
                                        ----------     ----------
                                        16,805,361     15,901,584
                                        ----------     ----------
        Total deposits                 $35,522,032    $32,295,245
                                       ===========    ===========


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     The Bank is subject to certain restrictions on the amount of
     dividends  that  it  may  declare  without  prior regulatory
     approval.   At December 31, 1995,  approximately $995,710 of
     retained  earnings were  available for  dividend declaration
     without prior regulatory approval.

     The  Bank  is also  subject  to  various regulatory  capital
     requirements  administered  by  federal  and  state  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 Bank's financial
     statements.  The regulations require the Bank  to maintain a
     minimum risk-based capital ratio of 8 percent and a  minimum
     leverage ratio  of 3 percent.  The Bank's risk-based capital
     ratio was  approximately 17.04%  and 17.91% at  December 31,
     1995  and 1994,  respectively,  and its  leverage ratio  was
     approximately 9.05% and 9.10% at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
     respectively.

<PAGE>

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES

     The  Bank is  a  party to  financial  instruments with  off-
     balance-sheet  risk in the normal course of business to meet
     the  financing  needs of  its  customers.   These  financial
     instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby
     letters of  credit.   These instruments involve,  to varying
     degrees,  elements of  credit risk in  excess of  the amount
     recognized in the statement  of condition.  The contract  or
     notional amounts of those  instruments reflect the extent of
     involvement  the Bank  has  in  those  particular  financial
     instruments.

     The  Bank's  exposure   to  credit  loss  in  the  event  of
     nonperformance  by   the  other   party  to   the  financial
     instrument  for  commitments to  extend  credit and  standby
     letters  of  credit is  represented  by  the contractual  or
     notional  amount of  those instruments.   The Bank  uses the
     same  credit policies in  making commitments and conditional
     obligations as it does for instruments that are reflected on
     the statement of condition.

                                                  Contract or
                                                    Notional
                                                     Amount
                                                    --------

       Financial instruments whose contract
         amounts  represent credit risk:
            Commitments to extend credit          $2,723,935
            Standby letters of credit                $13,500


     Commitments  to extend  credit are  agreements to lend  to a
     customer as  long as there is no  violation of any condition
     established  in  the contract.   Commitments  generally have
     fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and  may
     require payment of a fee.  Since many of the commitments are
     expected  to  expire without  being  drawn  upon, the  total
     commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future  cash
     requirements.      The   Bank   evaluates   each  customer's
     creditworthiness  on a  case-by-case basis.   The  amount of
     collateral obtained, if it  is deemed necessary by the  Bank
     upon extension of  credit, is based  on management's  credit
     evaluation.   The collateral  held  varies but  may  include
     accounts  receivable,  inventory, property,  equipment,  and
     commercial properties.

     Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued
     by the Bank to guarantee the performance of  a customer to a
     third  party.   Those  guarantees  are  primarily issued  to
     support   public  and  private  arrangements  in  which  the
     customer  has guaranteed  payment  to a  third  party.   The
     credit  risk  involved  in  issuing  letters  of  credit  is
     essentially the same  as that involved in extending loans to
     customers.

<PAGE>


     The Bank has not  incurred any losses on its  commitments in
     either 1995  or 1994.   The Bank primarily  serves customers
     located in the East Texas area.  As such, the Bank's  loans,
     commitments, and standby letters of credit have been granted
     to customers in that area.

     In  the normal course of  business, the Bank  is involved in
     various legal proceedings.   Management has concluded, based
     upon advice of counsel, that the result of these proceedings
     will not  have a  material  effect on  the Bank's  financial
     condition or results of operations.

<PAGE>


FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The estimated fair values of the Bank's financial instruments were as
follows, at December 31, 1995:

                                              Carrying        Fair
                                               Amount         Value
                                               ------        -------

   Financial assets:
     Cash and due from banks                 $4,928,861     $4,928,861
     Interest bearing deposits with banks     2,049,750      2,049,750
     Federal funds sold                         225,000        225,000
     Securities available for sale            6,824,306      6,824,306
     Securities being held to maturity        6,254,717      6,231,658
     Loans receivable                        16,684,706     16,721,701
     Accrued interest receivable                338,526        338,526

   Financial liabilities:
     Deposit liabilities                     35,522,032     35,547,031
     Accrued interest payable                   109,237        109,237

   Off statement of condition assets
     (liabilities):
        Commitments to extend credit                                 0
        Standby letters of credit                                  200



INCOME TAXES

     The provision  for income taxes  consisted of  the following
     for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994:


                                            1995           1994
                                           ------         ------

    Currently payable:
      Federal                             $165,195       $189,000
      State                                      0              0
                                          --------       --------
      Total current expense                165,195        189,000
                                          ========       ========
   Deferred:
      Federal                               24,924         (4,412)
      State                                      0              0
                                          --------        -------
      Total deferred expense                24,924         (4,412)
                                          --------       --------
   Total income tax expense               $190,119       $184,588
                                          ========       ======== 

<PAGE>


The provision for federal income tax is less than that computed by
applying the federal statutory rate of 34% in 1995 and 1994, as 
indicated in the following analysis:

                                               1995          1994
                                              ------        ------

   Statutory rate                             34.0%          34.0%
   Increase (decrease) resulting from:
     Effect of tax-exempt income              -4.3%          -4.1%
     Nondeductible expenses                    0.7%           0.6%
     Other                                     0.0%           0.0%
                                              -----          -----
                                              30.4%          30.5%
                                              =====          =====

The components of the deferred income  tax asset included in other
assets are as follows:

                                            1995           1994
                                           ------         ------

   Deferred tax asset:
     Federal                              $149,519       $219,800
     State                                       0              0
     Less - valuation allowance                  0              0
                                           -------        -------
                                           149,519        219,800
   Deferred tax liability:
     Federal                              (225,278)      (189,565)
     State                                       0              0
                                           -------        -------
                                          (225,278)      (189,565)
                                           -------        -------
   Net deferred tax asset (liability)     $(75,759)       $30,235
                                          ========        =======

<PAGE>

The tax effects of each type of significant item that gave rise to
deferred taxes are:

                                             1995           1994
                                            ------         ------
 

   Allowance for credit losses             $46,548        $59,490
   Depreciation                           (106,904)       (85,937)
   Valuation of foreclosed real estate       4,978          6,780
   Use of cash basis of accounting         (49,835)       (55,871)
   Loans on non-accrual status              23,362         18,611
   Unrealized (gain) or loss on
     securities available for sale           6,092         87,162
                                          --------        -------
   Balance at December 31                 $(75,759)       $30,235
                                          ========        =======


PROFIT SHARING PLAN

     The Bank has  a profit sharing  plan covering  substantially
     all  full-time   employees.    Employees  are   eligible  to
     participate after completion  of one year  of service.   The
     Bank's contribution to the plan  for the year ended December
     31, 1995 and 1994 was $26,040 and $21,700, respectively.


RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Bank  has entered  into transactions with  its executive
     officers,  directors,  significant  shareholders, and  their
     affiliates (related parties).  In the opinion of management,
     such  transactions  were  made  in the  ordinary  course  of
     business  on substantially  the  same terms  and conditions,
     including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing
     at  the same  time  for comparable  transactions with  other
     customers, and did not involve  more than normal credit risk
     or present other unfavorable features.  The aggregate amount
     of  loans to such related parties  was $164,287 and $271,055
     at  December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  Deposits owed
     to such related parties consisted of $857,873 and $1,108,831
     at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

<PAGE>


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     Substantially  all of  the  Bank's  loans, commitments,  and
     commercial and  standby letters of credit  have been granted
     to customers  in the Bank's market  area.    Almost all such
     customers are depositors of the Bank.  The concentrations of
     credit  by  type  of   loan  are  set  forth  above.     The
     distribution  of commitments  to extend  credit approximates
     the distribution  of loans outstanding.   Standby letters of
     credit were granted primarily  to commercial borrowers.  The
     Bank, as a matter of policy,  does not extend credit to  any
     single borrower or group  of related borrowers in  excess of
     the legal lending limit.

     Certain cash balances deposited with correspondent banks are
     usually  in excess  of  insurance coverage  provided by  the
     Federal  Deposit Insurance  Corporation (FDIC).   Management
     has assessed the viability  of correspondent banks and feels
     these risks are minimal.


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                                  SECURITY NATIONAL BANK 
                               AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                                     December 31, 1994



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                                  TABLE OF CONTENTS 



                                                                 PAGE NO. 

       Independent Auditor's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . .       1

       Balance Sheets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2
     
       Statements of Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3
     
       Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity . . . . .      4
     
       Statements of Cash Flows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     5-6
     
       Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7-13
      
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                           KEN ROGERS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
                           CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                            A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
                1329 N. University Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas  75961

                                   409-564-8186
     Ken Rogers, CPA (retired)
     Gary Johnson, CPA
     Michael Halls, CPA
     Terre McLemore, CPA
     Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA


                           INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

          The Board of Directors 
          Security National Bank

          Nacogdoches, Texas

          We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Security
          National Bank as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and

          the related statements of income, changes in stockholders'
          equity, and cash flows for the years then ended.  These
          financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's
          management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
          these 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 financial statements referred to above
          present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
          position of Security National Bank as of December 31, 1994
          and 1993, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
          for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted
          accounting principles. 

          As discussed in the notes to the financial statements, the
          Bank changed its method of accounting for investment
          securities in 1994 as required by the provisions of Statement
          of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115.

          KEN ROGERS & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 

          Certified Public Accountants 

          January 13, 1995
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                                 SECURITY NATIONAL
                                        BANK 
                                  BALANCE SHEETS 

                                                         December 31,
                                                      1994         1993
                                                     -------      ------  
ASSETS 

  Cash and due from banks                          $2,187,703    $2,531,784
                                                       
  Interest-bearing deposits in banks                  707,791       601,126
        
  Investment securities (Approximate market
    value of $16,053,065, respectively)                          15,819,319
          
  Securities held-to-maturity (fair value
    of $5,502,706, respectively)                    5,954,322
        
  Securities available-for-sale, at fair value      7,404,108

  Loans, less allowance for loan losses of 
    $143,922 and $184,266, respectively            16,553,445     16,566,000
                                             
  Federal funds sold                                  440,000        770,000
  
  Bank premises and equipment, net                  1,963,307      1,511,095
 
  Accrued interest receivable                         292,770        333,807

  Other real estate owned                             104,751        117,633
         
  Other assets                                         71,215         37,771
                                                  -----------    -----------
Total assets                                      $35,679,412    $38,288,535
                                                  ===========    ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

LIABILITIES 
         
  Deposits:
          
    Demand and savings                            $16,393,661    $18,873,409
                                                                           
    Other time                                     15,901,584     16,048,058
                                                   ----------     ----------
    Total deposits                                 32,295,245     34,921,467
                                                                
  Accrued interest payable                             82,623         73,246
          
  Other liabilities                                   200,271        306,489
                                                   ----------     ---------- 
   Total liabilities                               32,578,139     35,301,202
                                                  -----------     ----------
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

   Common stock, par value $5, 250,000 shares
   authorized, 230,000 shares issued and            1,150,000      1,150,000
   outstanding
   
   Certified surplus                                1,150,000      1,150,000
   
   Retained earnings (deficit)                        970,471        687,333

   Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available
   for sale, net of applicable income taxes          (169,198)
                                                  -----------     ----------
   Total stockholders' equity                       3,101,273      2,987,333
                                                  -----------    -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        $35,679,412    $38,288,535
                                                  ===========    ===========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
           
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                                 SECURITY NATIONAL
                                       BANK 
                               STATEMENTS OF INCOME


                                                    For the Year Ended
                                                       December 31,
                                                      1994          1993
                                                     ------        ------

Interest income: 

  Interest and fees on loans                       $1,384,886     $1,331,564
  Interest on investment securities: 
     Obligations of U.S. Treasury                     312,708        459,771
     Obligations of U.S. government agencies          416,338        344,410
     Obligations of states and political               57,303         24,350
        subdivisions 
     Other securities                                   4,140          4,140
     Interest on federal funds sold                    44,151         36,945
     Interest on deposits in banks                     45,780         40,557
                                                   ----------     ---------- 
     Total interest income                          2,265,306      2,241,737
                                                   ----------     ----------

Interest expense on deposits                          898,047        892,131
                                                   ----------     ----------
Net interest income                                 1,367,259      1,349,606

Provision for loan losses                             (43,752)         4,542
                                                   ----------     ----------

Net interest income after provision for loan        1,411,011      1,345,064
   losses 

Other income: 

     Service charges and fees                         486,766        484,154

     Gain (loss) on sale of assets                     42,481         92,507
     
     Other                                             20,617         14,445
                                                    ---------     ----------
           Total other income                         549,864        591,106
                                                    ---------     ----------
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Other expenses: 
                                                                     
     Salaries                                         497,056        447,472
     Employee benefits                                 99,455         98,216
     Occupancy expenses                                72,462         56,492
     Equipment expenses                               112,735         86,995
     Federal insurance premiums                        74,973         78,418
     Data processing expenses                          69,025        102,140
     Other operating expenses                         429,443        375,026
                                                    ---------      ---------
           Total other expenses                     1,355,149      1,244,759
                                                    ---------      ---------

Income before income tax                              605,726        691,411
          
Income tax expense                                    184,588        219,152
                                                    ---------      ---------
Net income before cumulative effect of a
  change in accounting principle                      421,138        472,259
                                                    ---------      ---------
Cumulative effect on prior years of changing
  to FASB Statement 109, "Accounting for Income                       47,174
  Taxes"                                            ---------      ---------  
          Net Income                                 $421,138       $519,433
                                                    =========      =========

          Net income per share of common stock          $1.83          $2.26
                                                    =========      =========
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
            
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<TABLE>


                                 SECURITY NATIONAL BANK 
                      STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                      For the Year Ended December 31, 1994 and 1993
                                          <F1>

<CAPTION>

                                                                          Unrealized
                                                                             Gain
                                                                           (Loss) on
                                                                          Securities
                                                                         Available for
                                                                          Sale, Net of
                                                            Retained       Applicable          Total
                                     Common    Certified     Earnings       Deferred        Stockholders'
                                      Stock     Surplus     (Deficit)     Income Taxes        Equity
                                    ---------  ---------    ---------    --------------     ------------

<S>                               <C>          <C>          <C>            <C>             <C>

Balance, December 31, 1992        $1,150,000   $1,150,000   $271,400             $0         $2,571,400

Net Income                                                   519,433                           519,433
Dividends                                                   (103,500)                         (103,500)
                                  ----------   ---------    --------       --------          ---------   
Balance, December 31, 1993         1,150,000   1,150,000     687,333              0          2,987,333
                                  ----------   ---------    --------       --------          ---------

Net income                                                   421,138                           421,138
Dividends                                                   (138,000)                         (138,000)

Change in accounting principle:
  Unrealized gain (loss) on 
  securities available for sale
  at January 1, 1994                                                        188,457            188,457

Change in unrealized gain (loss)
  on securities available for sale,
  net of deferred income taxes                                             (357,655)          (357,655)
                                  ----------  ----------    --------       ---------        ----------
Balance, December 31, 1994        $1,150,000  $1,150,000    $970,471      ($169,198)        $3,101,273
                                  ==========  ==========    ========       ========         ==========

<FN>
<F1>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
</FN>            

</TABLE>

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                                SECURITY NATIONAL BANK 
                               STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 


                                                       For the Year Ended
                                                           December 31,
                                                        1994         1993
                                                       ------       ------

Cash flows from operating activities: 

  Net income (loss)                                  $421,138      $519,433
                                                     --------      --------
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation                                     78,547        63,574
      Provision for credit losses                     (43,752)        4,542
      Net gain on sale of investment                  (39,976)      (79,645)
        securities
      Net loss on sale of other real estate            15,977       (12,862)
      Amortization of bond premiums                    52,192        55,974
      Accretion of bond discounts                      (6,363)      (15,437)
      (Increase) decrease in interest                  41,037           835
         receivable
      (Increase) decrease in other assets              53,718        (3,379)
      Increase (decrease) in interest payable           9,377         8,275
      Increase (decrease) in other liabilities        (60,218)      133,985
      Increase (decrease) in dividends payable        (23,000)      (23,000)
                                                      -------       ------- 
  Net cash provided by operating activities           498,677       652,295
                                                      -------       -------


Cash flows from investing activities: 
  Net decrease (increase) in interest-bearing
    deposits with banks                              (106,665)      400,309
  Net decrease (increase) in federal funds sold       330,000       305,000
  Purchase of investment securities                (7,545,056)
  Purchase of available-for-sale securities        (1,133,151)   
  Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale         2,056,677
    securities
  Purchase of held-to-maturity securities            (998,281)
  Proceeds from sales of investment securities                      943,991
  Proceeds from maturities of investment                          3,197,199
    securities
  Proceeds from maturities of                       1,608,206
    available-for-sale securities
  Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity        665,225
    securities
  Net decrease (increase) in loans to customers        22,959      (601,782)
  Purchase of banking premises and equipment         (530,759)      (83,125)
  Proceeds from sales of property and equipment                         
  Proceeds from disposal of other real estate          30,253       127,752
                                                    ---------     ---------
  Net cash provided by investing activities         1,944,464    (3,255,712)
                                                    ---------     ---------

Cash flows from financing activities: 
  Net increase (decrease) in customer deposits     (2,626,222)    2,944,950
  Payment of dividends                               (161,000)      (80,500)
                                                    ---------     ---------
  Net cash provided by financing activities        (2,787,222)    2,864,450
                                                    ---------     ---------
  Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from       (344,081)      261,033
    banks 
  Cash and due from banks at beginning of year      2,531,784     2,270,751
                                                    --------      ---------
  Cash and due from banks at end of year           $2,187,703    $2,531,784
                                                   ==========    ==========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
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                             SECURITY NATIONAL BANK 
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                                December 31, 1994



SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The accounting and reporting policies of Security National Bank conform
to generally accepted accounting principles and the general practices 
within the banking industry. 


Investment Securities  - Debt securities that management has the
ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity
and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion
of discounts using methods approximating the interest method.  Other
marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried
at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale
are recognized as direct increases or decreases in stockholders' equity. 
Cost of securities sold is recognized using the specific identification
method.

Allowance for Credit Losses  - The allowance is maintained at a level
adequate to absorb probable losses.

Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based upon reviews
of individual credits, recent loss experience, current economic conditions,
the risk characteristics of the various categories of loans, and other 
pertinent factors. Credits deemed uncollectible are charged to the allowance.
Provisions for credit losses and recoveries on loans previously charged off
are added to the allowance. 

Property and Equipment  - Property and equipment are stated at cost,
less accumulated depreciation.

Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method and
charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets. 
Buildings are depreciated over 40  years,  equipment over 3 to 10
years,  and  vehicles over 5 years. A salvage value is computed on fixed
assets which is 25% for buildings, 10% for equipment, and 15% for vehicles.
Maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are charged to operations,
and major improvements are capitalized.  Upon retirement, sale, or other
disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated
depreciation are eliminated from the accounts, and gain or loss is included
in operations. 

Other Real Estate Owned  - Other real estate owned includes property
acquired through foreclosure or forgiveness of debt.  These properties are
carried at the lower of cost or current appraisal.  Losses from the
acquisition of property in full or partial satisfaction of debt are treated
as credit losses.  Routine holding  costs, subsequent declines in value,
and gains or losses on disposition are included in other expense. 

<PAGE>

Interest Income on Loans  - Interest on loans is accrued and credited to
income based on the principal amount outstanding.  The accrual of interest
on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is an
indication that the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they 
become due.  Upon such discontinuance, all unpaid accrued interest is
reversed. 

Loan Origination Fees and Costs  - Loan origination fees and certain
direct origination costs are not capitalized and recognized as an 
adjustment of the yield on the related loan.  Instead, they are recognized
as revenue or expense, as the case may be, and the difference between
this immediate recognition method and the capitalization method required
by generally accepted accounting principles is not material to these 
financial statements. 

Profit Sharing Plan  - The Bank has a noncontributory profit sharing
plan that covers all eligible employees.  The annual contribution to the
plan is determined by the Board of Directors, but cannot exceed amounts
allowable as a deduction for federal income tax purposes. 

Off Balance Sheet Financial Instruments  - In the ordinary course of
business the Bank has entered into off balance sheet financial instruments
consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit,
and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded in
the financial statements when they become payable. 

Income Taxes  - Provisions for income taxes are based on amounts reported
in the statements of income (after exclusion of non-taxable income such as
interest on state and municipal securities) and include deferred taxes on
temporary differences in the recognition of income and expense for tax and
financial statement purposes.  Items of deferral include differences related
to the allowance for loan losses, allowances for losses on foreclosed real
estate, accumulated depreciation, loans not accruing interest, and the use
of the cash basis of accounting for income tax purposes. 

The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return
consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or
deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled.

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock  - Net income per share of common stock
is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares
of common stock outstanding during the period, after giving retroactive
effect to stock dividends, if any. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents  - For the purpose of presentation in the
Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as those
amounts included in the balance sheet caption "Cash and Due from Banks."
For 1994, the Bank paid interest and income taxes of $888,670 and $224,487,
respectively.  For 1993, the Bank paid interest and income taxes of $900,406
and $250, respectively.

Restrictions on Cash and Due From Banks  - The Bank is required to maintain
reserve balances in cash with Federal Reserve Banks.  The total of those
reserve balances was approximately $160,000 at December 31, 1994.

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES   

The carrying amounts of investment securities as shown in the balance sheets
of the Bank and their approximate market values at December 31 were as
follows:

                                          December 31, 1993

                            Amortized    Unrealized    Unrealized     Fair
                               Cost         Gains        Losses       Value
                             --------      -------      --------     -------

Obligations of U.S.         $6,543,350     $288,940          $0     $6,832,29
  Treasury                                                                  
Obligations of U.S. Govt.    2,397,977            0      66,146     2,331,831
  agencies                          
Municipals                     533,280       29,130                   562,410
 
Pass-through instruments     6,275,712       26,145      44,323     6,257,534
                                            
Other securities                69,000                                 69,000
                           -----------    ---------   ---------   -----------
Total                      $15,819,319     $344,215    $110,469   $16,053,065
                           ===========     ========    ========   ===========

                                         December 31, 1994
Securities held-to-maturity:  Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized     Fair
                                Cost        Gains        Losses       Value
                               ------      --------     --------     -------

Obligations of U.S.           $506,769           $0     $33,800      $472,969
  Treasury  
Obligations of U.S. Govt.    1,995,181            0     164,556     1,830,625
  agencies                  
Municipals                   1,174,072            0     102,072     1,072,000
Pass-through instruments     2,278,300            0     151,188     2,127,112
                            ----------     --------    --------     ---------
Total                       $5,954,322           $0    $451,616    $5,502,706
                            ==========     ========    ========    ==========

                                       
Securities available-for-sale:
                                          December 31, 1994
                                           Gross        Gross
                             Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized     Fair
                               Cost        Gains        Losses       Value
                              -------     --------     --------     ------- 

Obligations of U.S          $3,502,969           $0      $5,158    $3,497,811
  Treasury                                                         
Obligations of U.S. Govt.    1,398,843            0     116,718     1,282,125
  agencies                           
Municipals                           0            0           0             0
Pass-through instruments     2,689,656            0     134,484     2,555,172
Other securities                69,000            0           0        69,000
                            ----------     --------    --------    ---------
Total                       $7,660,468           $0    $256,360    $7,404,108
                            ==========     ========    ========    ==========

<PAGE>

The following is a summary of maturities of securities held-to-maturity and
available-for-sale as of December 31, 1994.



                                   Securities             Securities
                                held-to-maturity      available-for-sale
                               ------------------    -------------------- 
                              Amortized     Fair      Amortized     Market
                                 Cost       Value        Cost        Value
                               -------      -----      -------      -------
Amounts maturing in:

One year or less                    $0           $0  $2,000,442    $2,001,874
After one through five       3,824,587    3,568,913   2,003,068     1,995,624
 years 
After five through ten         955,663      861,793           0             0
 years 
After ten years              1,174,072    1,072,000           0             0
Variable rate                        0            0   3,587,958     3,337,610
Other                                0            0      69,000        69,000
                             ----------   ----------  ---------     ---------
Total                        $5,954,322   $5,502,706  $7,660,468    $7,404,108
                             ==========   ==========  ==========    ==========

During 1994, the Bank sold securities available-for-sale for total proceeds
of approximately $2,056,677 resulting in gross realized gain of
approximately $39,977.  During 1993, the Bank sold securities for total
proceeds of approximately $943,991 resulting in gross realized gains of
approximately $79,645.


Assets, principally securities, with a carrying amount of approximately
$1,855,749 at December 31, 1994 were pledged to secure public deposits
as required or permitted by law.

<PAGE>

LOANS 

The components of loans in the balance sheets were as follows: 


                                            1994         1993
                                           ------       ------

Real estate - construction                $436,794       $522,500
Real estate - other                     11,246,104     11,317,394
Commercial                               3,831,512      3,746,841
Installment                              1,263,729      1,281,098
Overdrafts                                  42,436         19,105
                                        ----------     ----------
                                        16,820,575     16,886,938
  Less - unearned interest                (123,208)      (136,672)
  Less - allowance for loan losses        (143,922)      (184,266)
                                        ----------     -----------           
                                        $16,553,445    $16,566,000
                                        ===========    ===========           


Nonaccruing loans (principally real estate loans) totaled $42,499 and
$327,351 at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively, which had the effect
of reducing income by $54,738 and $51,822 for 1994 and 1993, respectively.

Loans to employees totaled $376,652 and $385,024 at December 31, 1994
and 1993, respectively.


ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES 

An analysis of the change in the allowance for credit losses follows: 


                                            1994           1993
                                           ------         ------

Balance at January 1                      $184,266       $352,590
Provision charged to expenses              (43,752)         4,542
Credits charged off                        (37,157)      (187,117)
Recoveries                                  40,565         14,251
                                          --------       --------
Balance December 31                       $143,922       $184,266
                                          ========       ======== 

<PAGE>

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

Components of property and equipment included in the balance sheets at
December 31, 1994 and 1993 were as follows: 


                                            1994          1993
                                           ------        ------

Cost: 
   Land                                 $  521,563     $  226,000
   Bank premises                         1,370,009      1,367,622
   Furniture and equipment                 900,239        667,430
   Leasehold improvements                   28,436         28,436
                                         ---------      ---------
     Total cost                          2,820,247      2,289,488
   Less accumulated depreciation          (856,940)      (778,393)
                                         ---------      ---------  
   Net book value                       $1,963,307     $1,511,095


Depreciation expense amounted to $78,547 and $63,574 for 1994 and 1993,
respectively. 



EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

The Bank has a profit sharing plan in effect for substantially all
full-time employees, which was effective on January 1, 1984.  Employees
are eligible to participate after completion of one year of service.
Employee benefits expense includes $21,700 in 1994, and $18,680 in 1993,
for the plan.  Contributions under the plan are made at the discretion
of the Board of Directors.


CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

The Bank implemented FASB 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities  for years beginning January 1, 1994.  FASB 115
requires that investments in certain debt and equity securities be
classified as either available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, or trading
securities.  The effects of implementing FASB 115 are reflected in the
statement of changes in stockholders' equity.

<PAGE>

DEPOSITS

Components of deposits included in the balance sheets at December 31,
1994 and 1993 were as follows: 

                                           1994          1993
                                          ------        ------

Demand and savings
  Demand deposits                       $5,173,725     $6,000,989
  Passbook savings                       1,491,057      1,429,852
  NOW accounts                           5,281,753      7,522,897
  Money market accounts                  4,447,126      3,919,672
                                        ----------     ----------
    Total demand and savings            16,393,661     18,873,410

Other time

  Certificates of deposit of             4,102,910      3,923,491 
    $100,000 or more                     
  Open account time deposits of            500,000        500,000
    $100,000 or more                      
  Other time deposits                   11,298,674     11,624,566
                                        ----------     ---------- 
    Total other time                    15,901,584     16,048,057
                                        ----------     ----------
      Total deposits                   $32,295,245    $34,921,467
                                       ===========    ===========     


INCOME TAXES 

The provision for income taxes consisted of the following: 
  
 
                                            1994          1993
                                           ------        ------

Currently payable: 
  Federal                                 $189,000       $112,306
  State                                          0              0
                                           -------        -------
                                           189,000        112,306 
                                           -------        -------
  Deferred federal                          (4,412)       106,846
                                           -------        -------
    Net income tax expense                $184,588       $219,152
                                          ========       ======== 


<PAGE>

The provision for federal income taxes is less than that computed by
applying the federal statutory rate of 34% in 1994, and 1993, as 
indicated in the following analysis: 

                                            1994          1993
                                           ------        ------

Tax based on statutory rate of 34%        $205,947       $235,079
Effect of tax-exempt income                (24,902)       (12,177)
Contribution carryforwards realized                        (1,340)
Nondeductible expenses                       3,543          1,355
Other Items                                                (3,765)
                                           -------        -------
  Total income tax expense                $184,588       $219,152
                                          ========       ========


The components of deferred income taxes were principally related to the
allowance for credit losses, to depreciation, and to the use of the cash
basis of accounting for tax purposes.

The net deferred tax liabilities in the accompanying statements of
financial condition include the following captions:


                                            1994          1993
                                           ------        ------

Deferred tax assets                      $219,800        $115,814
Deferred tax liabilities                 (189,565)       (177,153)
                                          -------         -------
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)     $30,235        ($61,339)
                                          =======         =======


Effective January 1, 1993, the Bank adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes."  The cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle
is included in determining net income for 1993.

State income tax consists of the earnings tax portion of the Texas
franchise tax.  It is computed as the excess of 4.5% of state taxable
earnings over the capital tax portion of the franchise tax.  State
taxable earnings is federal taxable income, adjusted for interest
earned on U.S. obligations, executive officer salaries, and director
fees.  For 1994 and 1993, there was no state income tax because the
interest earned on U.S. obligations reduced the state taxable income
below zero.  Consequently, the amount paid for the Texas franchise tax
represented the capital tax and is included with other expenses in the
accompanying statements of income.

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RELATED PARTIES 

The Bank has entered into transactions with its executive officers,
directors, significant shareholders, and their affiliates (related
parties).  Such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business
on substantially the same terms and conditions, including interest rates
and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable
transactions with other customers, and did not, in the opinion of
management, involve more than normal credit risk or present other
unfavorable features.  The aggregate amount of loans to such related
parties was $271,055 and $442,801 at December 31, 1994 and 1993,
respectively.  Deposits owed to related parties consisted of $1,108,831
and $732,115 at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. 


CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT 

Substantially all of the Bank's loans, commitments, and commercial and
standby letters of credit have been granted to customers in the Bank's
market area.  Almost all such customers are depositors of the Bank.
The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth above. 
The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the
distribution of loans outstanding. 

Commercial and standby letters of credit were granted primarily to
commercial borrowers.  The Bank, as a matter of policy, does not extend
credit to any single borrower or group of related borrowers in excess of
the legal lending limit. 


CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS 
        
The Bank's financial statements do not reflect various commitments and
contingent liabilities which arise in the normal course of business and
which involve elements of credit risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity
risk. These commitments and contingent liabilities are commitments to
extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit.
The Bank's commitments and contingent liabilities at December 31, 1994,
include $954,683 for commitments to extend credit, and $16,500 for 
standby letters of credit.

Commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby
letters of credit all include exposure to some credit loss in the event
of nonperformance of the customer.  The Bank's credit policies and 
procedures for credit commitments and financial guarantees are the same
as those for extension of credit that are recorded on the statements of
condition.  Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and
because many of them expire without being drawn upon, they do not
generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Bank.  The Bank
has not incurred any losses on its commitments in either 1994 or 1993. 

Certain cash balances deposited with correspondent banks are usually in
excess of insurance coverage provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC).  Management has assessed the viability of correspondent
banks and feels these risks are minimal.

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REGULATORY MATTERS  

New banking regulations have been issued requiring maintenance of minimum
capital levels based on asset risk.  These risk-based capital requirements
were effective December 31, 1993, and require a minimum risk-based capital
ratio of 8 percent and a minimum leverage ratio of 3 percent.  The Bank's
risk-based capital ratio at December 31, 1994 and 1993, was approximately
17.91 and 16.02 percent and its leverage ratio was approximately 9.10 and
7.76 percent, respectively. 

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                                                           APPENDIX A

   Ch. 2  Consolidation and Merger                    12 Section 215a

   Section 215a  MERGER OF  NATIONAL BANKS OR STATE BANKS  INTO NATIONAL
   BANKS

   (b)  Dissenting shareholders

        If a merger shall be voted for at the  called meetings by
   the  necessary  majorities   of  the   shareholders  of   each
   association or State bank participating in the plan of merger,
   and   thereafter  the   merger  shall   be  approved   by  the
   Comptroller, any shareholder of  any association or State bank
   to  be merged  into the  receiving association  who  has voted
   against  such merger at the meeting of the association or bank
   of which he is  a stockholder, or has given notice  in writing
   at  or prior to such meeting  to the presiding officer that he
   dissents from the plan of merger, shall be entitled to receive
   the value of the shares so held by him when  such merger shall
   be approved  by the Comptroller  upon written request  made to
   the receiving association at any time before thirty days after
   the date  of consummation  of the  merger, accompanied by  the
   surrender of his stock certificates.

   (c)  Valuation of shares

        The  value of  the shares  of any  dissenting shareholder
   shall  be ascertained, as of the effective date of the merger,
   by an appraisal made by a committee of three persons, composed
   of (1) one selected by the vote of the holders of the majority
   of the stock,  the owners of which are  entitled to payment in
   cash;  (2) one  selected  by the  directors  of the  receiving
   association; and (3) one selected by the two so selected.  The
   valuation agreed upon by any two of the three appraisers shall
   govern.  If  the value so  fixed shall not be  satisfactory to
   any  dissenting  shareholder who  has requested  payment, that
   shareholder may, within five days after being notified of  the
   appraised value  of his shares, appeal to the Comptroller, who
   shall cause a reappraisal to be made which shall be  final and
   binding as to the value of the shares of the appellant.

   (d)  Application  to  shareholders  of  merging  associations:
        appraisal   by   Comptroller;   expenses   of   receiving
        association; sale  and resale of  shares; State appraisal
        and merger law

        If, within ninety days  from the date of consummation  of
   the merger, for  any reason one or  more of the  appraisers is
   not selected as  herein provided,  or the  appraisers fail  to
   determine the value of such shares, the Comptroller shall upon
   written  request of any interested party cause an appraisal to
   be made which shall be final and binding on all  parties.  The
   expenses of the  Comptroller in making the  reappraisal or the
   appraisal, as the case may be, shall  be paid by the receiving
   association.   The  value of the  shares ascertained  shall be
   promptly paid to the  dissenting shareholders by the receiving
   association.  The shares of stock of the receiving association
   which would have
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   been delivered  to such  dissenting shareholders had  they not
   requested payment  shall be sold by  the receiving association
   at an advertised public auction, and the receiving association
   shall have the right  to purchase any  of such shares at  such
   public  auction, if it is the highest bidder therefor, for the
   purpose of reselling such shares within thirty days thereafter
   to such  person or persons and at such price not less than par
   as its board of directors by resolution may determine.  If the
   shares are  sold at public auction at a price greater than the
   amount paid to the dissenting shareholders, the excess in such
   sale price shall be paid to such dissenting shareholders.  The
   appraisal of such shares of stock  in any State bank shall  be
   determined in the manner prescribed by the law of the State in
   such cases, rather than  as provided in this section,  if such
   provision  is made in the State  law; and no such merger shall
   be in contravention  of the law of the  State under which such
   bank is incorporated.  The provisions of this subsection shall
   apply  only to shareholders of (and stock  owned by them in) a
   bank   or   association  being   merged  into   the  receiving
   association.
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         THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

   Security National Bank
   3000 University Drive
   Nacogdoches, Texas  75963-2018
   Telephone No. (409) 560-2265

                             PROXY

        The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Bob McNight
   and Pete Smith,  or  either  of  them,  proxies  for  the
   undersigned,  with power  of  substitution, to  represent  the
   undersigned and to vote  all of the shares of Common  Stock of
   Security National Bank (the "Company) which the undersigned is
   entitled to vote at the special meeting of shareholders of the
   Company  to be held  on November 21, 1996,  and at  any and all
   adjournments thereof.

   1.   Proposal  to approve  the  Plan and  Agreement of  Merger
        among First Commercial  Corporation, Stone Fort  National
        Bank,  Nacogdoches,  Texas  and Security  National  Bank,
        Nacogdoches, Texas dated June 28, 1996.  

         ----- FOR        ----- AGAINST        ------ ABSTAIN

   2.   In their  discretion to  transact such other  business as
        may properly come before the meeting and all adjournments
        thereof.

   THIS  PROXY  WILL  BE VOTED  AS  SPECIFIED.    IF NO  SPECIFIC
   DIRECTIONS  ARE GIVEN, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR PROPOSAL 1
   SET FORTH HEREIN.
                                                       
   -------------------------     --------------------------------
         Signature                       NAME: PLEASE PRINT

   -------------------------     --------------------------------
   Signature (if held jointly)        NAME (if joint tenant):
                                          PLEASE PRINT
   Date: -----------------

   Please  sign  exactly  as  name appears  on  the  certificates
   representing shares to be  voted by this proxy.   When signing
   as executor, trustee  or guardian, please  give full title  as
   such.  If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by
   president  or other  authorized  officer.   If a  partnership,
   please sign in partnership name by authorized persons.


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