Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10020
October 6, 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Attention: Michael Clampitt
Re: Veritex Holdings, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-1
Registration No. 333-198484
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As representatives of the several underwriters of Veritex Holdings, Inc.’s proposed initial public offering of its common stock, we hereby join Veritex Holdings, Inc.’s request for acceleration of the above-referenced Registration Statement, requesting acceleration of the effective date to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on October 8, 2014, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
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Very truly yours, | ||
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Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. | ||
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Stephens Inc. | ||
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Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. | ||
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SANDLER O’NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P. | ||
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as Representative of the several Underwriters | ||
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Sandler O’Neill & Partners Corp., | |
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the sole general partner | |
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/s/ R. A. Kleinert | |
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Name: Robert A. Kleinert | ||
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Title: Managing Principal | ||
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STEPHENS INC. | ||
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as Representative of the several Underwriters | ||
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By: |
/s/ Robert E. Ulrey | |
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Name: Robert E. Ulrey | ||
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Title: Managing Director | ||