Shareholders to Vote on Redomestication to Texas and Stricter Shareholder Proposal Rules

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Texas Capital Bancshares is seeking shareholder approval to redomicile from Delaware to Texas, which includes changes to shareholder rights, and to increase the threshold for submitting shareholder proposals, alongside updates to executive compensation following a failed 'Say on Pay' vote.

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• Shareholder Vote on Redomestication to Texas

  The company is seeking approval to change its corporate domicile from Delaware to Texas, citing benefits like reduced litigation and cost savings. This follows a preliminary filing on February 27, 2026. The move will alter shareholder rights, including a higher ownership threshold for derivative lawsuits (1% vs. 1 share in Delaware) and stricter requirements for inspecting corporate records (5% ownership or 6 months holding vs. none in Delaware).

• Proposal to Increase Shareholder Proposal Threshold

  Shareholders will vote on an advisory proposal to raise the ownership threshold for submitting shareholder proposals to 3% of outstanding shares or $1 million in market value, held for a continuous period of at least six months, and requiring solicitation of 67% of voting power. This measure is designed to streamline governance and reduce 'single-issue' proposals.

• Executive Compensation Program Update

  Following a failed 'Say on Pay' vote in 2025 (47% support), the company has enhanced disclosure and adjusted its executive compensation philosophy. The CEO's annual incentive opportunity was reduced from 200% to 180% of base salary, and the 2023 performance-based RSUs paid out at 80% of target. The Compensation Committee used 'negative discretion' to reduce 2025 annual incentive payouts for NEOs to 105% of target, supplementing long-term awards instead.

• Board Leadership and Composition Changes

  Three directors (Charles S. Hyle, Elysia Holt Ragusa, Robert W. Stallings) are retiring due to the company's age policy. David S. Huntley has been appointed Lead Independent Director, replacing Robert W. Stallings, effective after the 2026 Annual Meeting. New M&A and Trust committees have also been established.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines several significant proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, notably the company's plan to redomicile from Delaware to Texas. While the company cites benefits such as reduced litigation risk and annual cost savings of approximately $200,000, this move also entails changes to shareholder rights, including a higher ownership threshold (1% vs. 1 share in Delaware) for derivative lawsuits and stricter requirements for inspecting books and records. Concurrently, the company is seeking advisory approval to significantly increase the ownership threshold for submitting shareholder proposals, a measure that could substantially limit shareholder activism. These proposals represent a material shift in corporate governance and shareholder influence. Additionally, the filing details adjustments to executive compensation following a failed 'Say on Pay' vote in 2025, indicating a response to shareholder feedback by reducing the CEO's annual incentive opportunity and emphasizing long-term equity awards. Investors should carefully consider the long-term implications of these governance changes on shareholder rights and accountability.