Meet the 5 Richest Families in the State of Texas

El Paso, Texas is home to some pretty wealthy people. However, they don’t seem rich enough to make it onto Forbes’ latest list of America’s Richest Families. RUDE!

The list ranks families with a net worth of $10 billion or more. A few Houston families make the list more than once, while families from San Antonio and Fort Worth also make their mark.

In a state as big as Texas, these families prove that everything really is bigger – especially their bank accounts. *Proves that my bank account will look like theirs one day*

1. The Duncan Dynasty:

• Net worth: $30 billion
• Hometown: Houston

With a staggering $30 billion to their name, these Houston tycoons own a significant portion of Enterprise Product Partners, a pipeline giant founded by the late Dan Duncan. In 2010, his four heirs inherited a $10 billion fortune. It’s the jackpot!

2. The legacy of hunting:

• Net worth: $30 billion
• Hometown: Houston

The Hunt empire spans energy, real estate and even sports. With sons Ray Lee and W. Herbert leading the way, it’s no wonder they’re scoring touchdowns on and off the field.

3. Butt’s Grocery Empire:

• Net worth: $18.8 billion
• Hometown: San Antonio

With a staggering 90% stake in Texas’ favorite grocery chain, HEB, these San Antonio tycoons have been filling shopping carts and bank accounts since 1905. Starting as a humble business owned by Florence Butt, the family turned adversity into opportunity, growing a small store into a multi-billion dollar empire.

4. Chao’s Plastics Powerhouse:

• Net worth: $14.2 billion
• Hometown: Houston

With a strong hold on the North American polyethylene market, this Houston-based giant ensures the freshness and safety of products around the world. From food packaging to PVC production, Chaos are the silent guardians of your everyday essentials.

5. Bass Brothers:

• Net worth: $13.3 billion
• Hometown: Fort Worth

From hedge funds to aerospace companies, the Bass family knows that when it comes to making money, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish.