El Paso, Texas is home to some pretty wealthy individuals. However, apparently not wealthy enough to make Forbes latest list of America's wealthiest families. RUDE!
The list ranks families that are worth $10 billion dollars or more. A few Houston families made the list more than once with San Antonio and Fort Worth families making their mark as well.
In a state as big as Texas, these families prove that everything really is bigger – especially their bank accounts. *Manifests that my bank account will look like theirs one day*
- The Duncan Dynasty:
- Net Worth: $30 billion
- Hometown: Houston
With a jaw-dropping $30 billion to their name, these
Houston-based tycoons own a hefty chunk of Enterprise Product Partners, a pipeline giant founded by the late Dan Duncan. In 2010, his four heirs inherited a cool $10 billion estate. Talk about hitting the jackpot!
- The Hunt Legacy:
- Net Worth: $30 billion
- Hometown: Houston
The Hunt empire stretches across energy, real estate, and even sports. With sons Ray Lee and W. Herbert leading the charge, it's no wonder they're scoring touchdowns both on and off the field.
- Butt's Grocery Empire:
With a staggering 90% ownership of H-E-B, Texas's favorite grocery chain, these
San Antonio moguls have been filling shopping carts and bank accounts since 1905. Starting as a humble endeavor by Florence Butt, the family turned adversity into opportunity, transforming a small store into a multibillion-dollar empire.
- Chao's Plastics Powerhouse:
- Net Worth: $14.2 billion
- Hometown: Houston
With a firm grip on North America's polyethylene market, this
Houston-based juggernaut keeps the world's goods fresh and secure. From food packaging to PVC production, the Chaos are the silent guardians of your everyday essentials.
- Bass Brothers:
From hedge funds to aerospace ventures, the Bass family knows that when it comes to making money, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
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