SettingsBusinesspeople from Texas
A. P. (Ace) Borger
Asa Phillip (Ace) Borger (April 12, 1888 – August 31, 1934), the founder of Borger, Texas, was born to Phillip Borger and the former Minnie Ann West on a family farm near Carthage, Missouri.
Asa Phillip (Ace) Borger (April 12, 1888 – August 31, 1934), the founder of Borger, Texas, was born to Phillip Borger and the former Minnie Ann West on a family farm near Carthage, Missouri.
Adam Dell
Adam R. Dell (born 14 January 1970) is an American venture capitalist and is the brother of Michael Dell, the founder of computer manufacturing company Dell Inc.
Adam R. Dell (born 14 January 1970) is an American venture capitalist and is the brother of Michael Dell, the founder of computer manufacturing company Dell Inc.
Alejandro Mendoza
Alejandro "Alex" Mendoza is an American ex-Marine, owner of a lawn care business and democratic socialist politician from Dallas, Texas who is the vice presidential candidate for the 2012 elect...
Alejandro "Alex" Mendoza is an American ex-Marine, owner of a lawn care business and democratic socialist politician from Dallas, Texas who is the vice presidential candidate for the 2012 elect...
Alfred Horatio Belo
Alfred Horatio Belo (May 1839 – April 19, 1901) was the founder of The Dallas Morning News newspaper in Dallas, Texas, along with business partner George Bannerman Dealey.
Alfred Horatio Belo (May 1839 – April 19, 1901) was the founder of The Dallas Morning News newspaper in Dallas, Texas, along with business partner George Bannerman Dealey.
Amanda Sterett
Amanda Sterett is a local jewelry designer in Dallas.
Amanda Sterett is a local jewelry designer in Dallas.
Andre Staffelbach
Andre Staffelbach, FIIDA, ASID (born 1939) was born in Chur, Switzerland.
Andre Staffelbach, FIIDA, ASID (born 1939) was born in Chur, Switzerland.
Bill Clements
William Perry "Bill" Clements, Jr. was the 42nd and 44th Governor of Texas, serving from 1979 to 1983 and 1987 to 1991.
William Perry "Bill" Clements, Jr. was the 42nd and 44th Governor of Texas, serving from 1979 to 1983 and 1987 to 1991.
Bill Sinkin
Bill Sinkin (born May 19, 1913 in San Antonio) is a community activist for equality, international cooperation, and alternative energy in San Antonio.
Bill Sinkin (born May 19, 1913 in San Antonio) is a community activist for equality, international cooperation, and alternative energy in San Antonio.
Buddy Temple
Arthur "Buddy" Temple, III (born February 26, 1942), is a businessman from Lufkin, Texas, who served as a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives and on the Texas Railroad Commission.
Arthur "Buddy" Temple, III (born February 26, 1942), is a businessman from Lufkin, Texas, who served as a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives and on the Texas Railroad Commission.
Burton E. Grossman
Burton Edward Grossman, was a Mexican-American international businessman, health and education promoter, who served as chairman and CEO of Grupo Continental, a holding company established in Tam...
Burton Edward Grossman, was a Mexican-American international businessman, health and education promoter, who served as chairman and CEO of Grupo Continental, a holding company established in Tam...
Carlos Truan
Carlos Flores Truan was a businessman from Corpus Christi, Texas, who served for thirty-four years as a Democrat in both houses of the Texas State Legislature.
Carlos Flores Truan was a businessman from Corpus Christi, Texas, who served for thirty-four years as a Democrat in both houses of the Texas State Legislature.
Charles Duncan, Jr.
Charles William Duncan, Jr. (born September 9, 1926) is an American entrepreneur, administrator, and statesman best known for serving as U.S. Secretary of Energy on the Cabinet of President Jimm...
Charles William Duncan, Jr. (born September 9, 1926) is an American entrepreneur, administrator, and statesman best known for serving as U.S. Secretary of Energy on the Cabinet of President Jimm...
Charles E. Toberman
Charles E. Toberman (February 23, 1880 - November 1981) was a real estate developer who was known as "Mr. Hollywood" and the "Father of Hollywood" for his role in developing Hollywood and many o...
Charles E. Toberman (February 23, 1880 - November 1981) was a real estate developer who was known as "Mr. Hollywood" and the "Father of Hollywood" for his role in developing Hollywood and many o...
Charles Matthews (Texas politician)
Charles R. Matthews is a former member and chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission and the chancellor-emeritus of the Texas State University System.
Charles R. Matthews is a former member and chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission and the chancellor-emeritus of the Texas State University System.
Clayton Williams
Clayton Wheat "Claytie" Williams, Jr. (born October 8, 1931), a businessman from Midland, Texas, was the unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1990 against the Democratic State Treasu...
Clayton Wheat "Claytie" Williams, Jr. (born October 8, 1931), a businessman from Midland, Texas, was the unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1990 against the Democratic State Treasu...
Daniel Meyer (engineer)
Daniel Meyer (February 6, 1932 – May 16, 1998) was the founder and president Southwest Technical Products Corporation.
Daniel Meyer (February 6, 1932 – May 16, 1998) was the founder and president Southwest Technical Products Corporation.
Danny Klam
Danny Klam is an enterpreneur and owns multiple businesses in Houston.
Danny Klam is an enterpreneur and owns multiple businesses in Houston.
Delwin Jones
Delwin L. Jones is a U.S. state political figure from West Texas currently serving as the oldest member of the Texas House of Representatives from Lubbock, Texas.
Delwin L. Jones is a U.S. state political figure from West Texas currently serving as the oldest member of the Texas House of Representatives from Lubbock, Texas.
E. D. Hill
E. D. Hill is an American businessperson and journalist.
E. D. Hill is an American businessperson and journalist.
Edward Degener
Edward Degener (October 20, 1809 – September 11, 1890) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Texas during Reconstruction.
Edward Degener (October 20, 1809 – September 11, 1890) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Texas during Reconstruction.
Edward M. House
Edward Mandell House (July 26, 1858 – March 28, 1938) was an American diplomat, politician, and presidential advisor.
Edward Mandell House (July 26, 1858 – March 28, 1938) was an American diplomat, politician, and presidential advisor.
Evan Jones (Farmers Alliance)
Evan Jones (June 19, 1846 – January 26, 1899) was the President of the Texas Farmers Alliance.
Evan Jones (June 19, 1846 – January 26, 1899) was the President of the Texas Farmers Alliance.
Ferdinand C. Weinert
Ferdinand C. Weinert was a merchant and politician from Seguin, Texas, who served in the Texas Legislature, Senate and House and served as Secretary of State.
Ferdinand C. Weinert was a merchant and politician from Seguin, Texas, who served in the Texas Legislature, Senate and House and served as Secretary of State.
George Ballas
George Charles Ballas was an American entrepeneur.
George Charles Ballas was an American entrepeneur.
George Lavender
George E. Lavender (born September 7, 1955) is an American state politician and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, having been first elected on November 2, 2010.
George E. Lavender (born September 7, 1955) is an American state politician and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, having been first elected on November 2, 2010.
Glen Robertson (Texas politician)
Glen Charles Robertson is mayor of Lubbock, Texas, having been elected on 2012 May 12.
Glen Charles Robertson is mayor of Lubbock, Texas, having been elected on 2012 May 12.
Glenn Canfield, Jr.
Glenn Canfield, Jr. (September 20, 1935–January 30, 2006) was an American metallurgist and businessman.
Glenn Canfield, Jr. (September 20, 1935–January 30, 2006) was an American metallurgist and businessman.
Hugh "Skip" McGee III
Hugh E. "Skip" McGee III is an American investment banker from Texas, and head of the Global Investment Banking Division at Barclays Capital.
Hugh E. "Skip" McGee III is an American investment banker from Texas, and head of the Global Investment Banking Division at Barclays Capital.
J. C. Martin (Texas politician)
Joseph C. Martin, Jr., known as Pepe Martin or Joe Martin, was from 1954 to 1978 the mayor of Laredo, Texas.
Joseph C. Martin, Jr., known as Pepe Martin or Joe Martin, was from 1954 to 1978 the mayor of Laredo, Texas.
James E. Lyon
James Edwin Lyon, Jr., or Jimmy Lyon, was a real estate developer, banker, and Republican political activist from Houston, Texas.
James Edwin Lyon, Jr., or Jimmy Lyon, was a real estate developer, banker, and Republican political activist from Houston, Texas.
James Mulva
James J. Mulva (born 1946) is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConocoPhillips.
James J. Mulva (born 1946) is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConocoPhillips.
James R. Leininger
James Leininger is a businessman from Texas, USA.
James Leininger is a businessman from Texas, USA.
Jim keffer
Jim Keffer (born January 1, 1953) is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 60 (Eastland.
Jim Keffer (born January 1, 1953) is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 60 (Eastland.
Jim Keffer
James L. "Jim" Keffer (born January 1, 1953) is a businessman from Eastland, Texas, who has been since 1997 a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 60, which incl...
James L. "Jim" Keffer (born January 1, 1953) is a businessman from Eastland, Texas, who has been since 1997 a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 60, which incl...
Jim Reese (Texas politician)
James O’Quinn Reese, known as Jim Reese, is a businessman who served from 1968 to 1974 as the mayor of Odessa, Texas.
James O’Quinn Reese, known as Jim Reese, is a businessman who served from 1968 to 1974 as the mayor of Odessa, Texas.
John Clendenin
John Clendenin was the Chairman of The Home Depot, Inc. He is also a director of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
John Clendenin was the Chairman of The Home Depot, Inc. He is also a director of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
John George Adair
John George Adair (March 3, 1823 – May 4, 1885), sometimes known as Jack Adair, was a Scotch-Irish American businessman and landowner who provided the seed capital for the large...
John George Adair (March 3, 1823 – May 4, 1885), sometimes known as Jack Adair, was a Scotch-Irish American businessman and landowner who provided the seed capital for the large...
John Henry Kirby
John Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States.
John Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States.
John L. Nau
John L. Nau, III is Chairman of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and one of its public members, with a term of office: 2001-2009.
John L. Nau, III is Chairman of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and one of its public members, with a term of office: 2001-2009.
John Lee Wortham
John Lee Wortham, was on the Railroad Commission of Texas in 1911 and Secretary of State of the State of Texas in 1913.
John Lee Wortham, was on the Railroad Commission of Texas in 1911 and Secretary of State of the State of Texas in 1913.
John W. Carpenter
John William Carpenter (August 31, 1881 - June 16, 1959) was an American businessman and agriculturist.
John William Carpenter (August 31, 1881 - June 16, 1959) was an American businessman and agriculturist.
Justin Ford Kimball
Justin Ford Kimball was an American businessman, educator, and inventor of the Blue Cross Group Hospital Insurance Kimball was born to Justin A. Kimball and Elizabeth Kimball on a farm near Hunt...
Justin Ford Kimball was an American businessman, educator, and inventor of the Blue Cross Group Hospital Insurance Kimball was born to Justin A. Kimball and Elizabeth Kimball on a farm near Hunt...
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison (born Kathryn Ann Bailey; July 22, 1943) is the senior United States Senator from Texas.
Kay Bailey Hutchison (born Kathryn Ann Bailey; July 22, 1943) is the senior United States Senator from Texas.
Lance Gooden
Lance Gooden is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 4.
Lance Gooden is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 4.
Larry Marshall (restaurateur)
Larry Marshall is the co-founder and president of Cotton Patch Café restaurants.
Larry Marshall is the co-founder and president of Cotton Patch Café restaurants.
Leslie Stemmons
Leslie Allison Stemmons (November 8, 1876 - October 15, 1939) was an influential businessman in Dallas, Texas.
Leslie Allison Stemmons (November 8, 1876 - October 15, 1939) was an influential businessman in Dallas, Texas.
Lil' Troy
Troy Lane Birklett, better known by his stage name Lil' Troy is an American rapper from Houston, Texas.
Troy Lane Birklett, better known by his stage name Lil' Troy is an American rapper from Houston, Texas.
Louie Welch
Louie Welch was an American politician who served as the mayor of Houston, Texas, from 1964 to 1973.
Louie Welch was an American politician who served as the mayor of Houston, Texas, from 1964 to 1973.
Michael Dell
Michael Saul Dell is an American business magnate and author, known as the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc., one of the world’s leading sellers of personal computers.
Michael Saul Dell is an American business magnate and author, known as the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc., one of the world’s leading sellers of personal computers.
Michael Nesmith
Robert Michael Nesmith is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the musical group The Monkees and star of the TV...
Robert Michael Nesmith is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the musical group The Monkees and star of the TV...
Mike Patranella
Mike Patranella (restaurateur) is the co-founder and vice president of Cotton Patch Café restaurants.
Mike Patranella (restaurateur) is the co-founder and vice president of Cotton Patch Café restaurants.
Ove Johansson
Ove Claes Johansson, born March 31, 1948, in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a former American football placekicker and the current holder of the record for the longest field goal ever kicked during an A...
Ove Claes Johansson, born March 31, 1948, in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a former American football placekicker and the current holder of the record for the longest field goal ever kicked during an A...
Paula Lambert
Paula Wynne Stephens Lambert (born July 5, 1943, in Santa Maria, California) is an American cheesemaker, cookbook author and entrepreneur.
Paula Wynne Stephens Lambert (born July 5, 1943, in Santa Maria, California) is an American cheesemaker, cookbook author and entrepreneur.
Randy Pendleton
Randall George Pendleton, known as Randy Pendleton (March 15, 1937 – October 4, 2009), was a businessman from Andrews, Texas, and later a lobbyist in Austin, who served as a Democrat in th...
Randall George Pendleton, known as Randy Pendleton (March 15, 1937 – October 4, 2009), was a businessman from Andrews, Texas, and later a lobbyist in Austin, who served as a Democrat in th...
Raul Torres (Texas politician)
Raul Torres is a Certified Public Accountant in Corpus Christi, Texas, who has represented District 33 in the Texas House of Representatives since 2011.
Raul Torres is a Certified Public Accountant in Corpus Christi, Texas, who has represented District 33 in the Texas House of Representatives since 2011.
Richard A. Waterfield
Richard Allen Waterfield, known as Dick Waterfield, was a rancher in the Texas Panhandle who from 1987 to 1991 was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District ...
Richard Allen Waterfield, known as Dick Waterfield, was a rancher in the Texas Panhandle who from 1987 to 1991 was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District ...
Rick Hardcastle
Richard “Rick” Hardcastle is a retiring Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 68, which encompasses twenty-two counties in northern and western Texas.
Richard “Rick” Hardcastle is a retiring Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 68, which encompasses twenty-two counties in northern and western Texas.
Robert B. Sanderson
Robert B. Sanderson was an American businessman, farmer, rancher and politician from Columbia County, Wisconsin who represented part or all of Columbia County in the Wisconsin State Assembly and...
Robert B. Sanderson was an American businessman, farmer, rancher and politician from Columbia County, Wisconsin who represented part or all of Columbia County in the Wisconsin State Assembly and...
Roger Montgomery (sports agent)
Roger Montgomery (born 1971) is an American sports agent and former professional basketball player.
Roger Montgomery (born 1971) is an American sports agent and former professional basketball player.
Ross Perot
Henry Ross Perot is a U.S. businessman best known for running for President of the United States in 1992 and 1996.
Henry Ross Perot is a U.S. businessman best known for running for President of the United States in 1992 and 1996.
Roy Butler
Roy Anderson Butler was an American politician and businessman, who served as the Mayor of Austin, Texas, from 1971 until 1975.
Roy Anderson Butler was an American politician and businessman, who served as the Mayor of Austin, Texas, from 1971 until 1975.
Saul N. Ramirez, Jr.
Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., is the executive director of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, an interest group based in Washington, D.C. Previously, he worked with Greysto...
Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., is the executive director of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, an interest group based in Washington, D.C. Previously, he worked with Greysto...
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, nicknamed "Shaq", is a retired American basketball player and current analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, nicknamed "Shaq", is a retired American basketball player and current analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.
Shearn Moody, Jr.
Shearn Moody Jr. was an American financier, entrepreneur and philanthropist from Galveston, Texas.
Shearn Moody Jr. was an American financier, entrepreneur and philanthropist from Galveston, Texas.
Shelby Bryan
John Shelby Bryan is an American communications executive, also known for his affair with Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue magazine.
John Shelby Bryan is an American communications executive, also known for his affair with Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue magazine.
Thomas Sanderson (Wisconsin politician)
Thomas Sanderson was an United States farmer who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from Columbia County.
Thomas Sanderson was an United States farmer who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from Columbia County.
Tom Buffington
Tom Buffington (born January 3, 1945) is an American businessman who lives in Austin, Texas.
Tom Buffington (born January 3, 1945) is an American businessman who lives in Austin, Texas.
Tom Leppert
Tom Leppert (born June 15, 1954) is an American politician who served as mayor of Dallas, Texas from 2007 to 2011, and who worked as CEO of the Turner Corporation.
Tom Leppert (born June 15, 1954) is an American politician who served as mayor of Dallas, Texas from 2007 to 2011, and who worked as CEO of the Turner Corporation.
Tracy King
Tracy Ogden King is a businessman from Batesville, Texas, who has been since 1995 a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 80.
Tracy Ogden King is a businessman from Batesville, Texas, who has been since 1995 a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 80.
Warren Chisum
Warren Darrel Chisum is a conservative Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from the Panhandle city of Pampa, a community of some 20,000 people and the seat of Gray County.
Warren Darrel Chisum is a conservative Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from the Panhandle city of Pampa, a community of some 20,000 people and the seat of Gray County.
William Lewis Moody, Jr.
William Lewis Moody Jr. (25 January 1865 – 21 July 1954) was an American financier and entrepreneur from Galveston, Texas, who founded a private bank, an insurance company, and one of the larges...
William Lewis Moody Jr. (25 January 1865 – 21 July 1954) was an American financier and entrepreneur from Galveston, Texas, who founded a private bank, an insurance company, and one of the larges...
William Marsh Rice
William Marsh Rice was an American businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found Rice University in Houston, Texas.
William Marsh Rice was an American businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found Rice University in Houston, Texas.
William T. Moore (Texas politician)
William Tyler Moore, Sr., known as W. T. 'Bill' Moore (April 9, 1918 - May 27, 1999), was an attorney and businessman in Bryan, Texas, who was a conservative Democratic member of the Texas...
William Tyler Moore, Sr., known as W. T. 'Bill' Moore (April 9, 1918 - May 27, 1999), was an attorney and businessman in Bryan, Texas, who was a conservative Democratic member of the Texas...