LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of CBTX common stock to be issued in connection with the merger will be passed upon by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Dallas, Texas, counsel for CBTX.
Certain U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger will be passed upon for CBTX by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Dallas, Texas, counsel for CBTX, and for Allegiance by Bracewell LLP, Houston, Texas, counsel for Allegiance.
EXPERTS
The audited consolidated financial statements of CBTX, Inc. incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and elsewhere in the registration statement have been so incorporated by reference in reliance upon the report of Grant Thornton LLP, independent registered public accountants, upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Allegiance Bancshares, Inc. appearing in Allegiance Bancshares, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the effectiveness of Allegiance Bancshares, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, have been audited by Crowe LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, included therein, and incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated financial statements are incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.