ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by the Registrant on November 14, 2008 regarding its decision to not apply for funds available through the Capital Purchase Program, which is part of the federal government's Troubled Asset Relief Program to provide banks with capital.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

99.1 Press Release dated November 14, 2008
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. (Registrant)

DATE: November 14, 2008 By: /S/ F. Scott Dueser
F. SCOTT DUESER

President and Chief Executive Officer