UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 8, 2017

SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 876‑7237

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)  On March 8, 2017, Terrence L. Wright tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), and all related Board committees, to be effective at the close of business the day prior to the Company’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  In connection with Mr. Wright’s resignation, the Board has determined to fix the authorized directors at ten, effective upon Mr. Wright’s resignation. The Company is grateful for Mr. Wright’s service as a member of the Board and thanks him for his sound counsel in contributing to the Company’s success.  Mr. Wright’s decision to resign did not involve any disagreement on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

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.