COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

At December 31, 2013, future annual minimum rental payments due under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	2,194
2015		2,001
2016		1,702
2017		1,485
2018		1,229
Thereafter		10,159
	$	18,770

Rental expense under operating leases for 2013, 2012, and 2011 was approximately $2.6 million, $2.5 million, and $2.0 million, respectively.

The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, the ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

At December 31, 2013, the Company had borrowing lines available through the Bank with the FHLB of Dallas and other correspondent banks.  The Bank had approximately $130.4 million available, subject to available collateral, under a secured line of credit with the FHLB of Dallas.  Additional federal funds lines of credit were available through correspondent banks with approximately $33.5 million available for overnight borrowing at December 31, 2013.  Additionally, $206.5 million in loan collateral is pledged under a Borrower-in-Custody line with the FRB-Atlanta.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no borrowings with the FRB-Atlanta.