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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-03-020729
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030826
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030827

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LOVE KENNETH ALAN
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001216531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-32609
		FILM NUMBER:		03869068

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3423 F M 762
		CITY:			RICHMOND
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77469

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST COMMUNITY CAPITAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001138677
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		IRS NUMBER:				760676739
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		14200 GULF FREEWAY
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77034
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2819961000
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 4 FOR STOCK OPTION EXERCISE
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