March 11, 2022

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of the Chief Accountant

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Re: South Plains Financial, Inc.

EIN No. 75-2453320

Commissioners:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K/A of South Plains Financial, Inc. dated March 11, 2022, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

Fort Worth, Texas