There's Over Two Dozen Billionaires Living in North Texas, So Who the Hell Are These People?

So Frontburner compiled a nice, clean chart of your friendly neighborhood billionaires, all from the latest Forbes issue. As sports fans, we all know a few of the usual suspects, and educated, connected Dallasites like myself are quite familiar with many more. But what about the mouth-breathing D/FW simpleton who may know little else outside of the Twin Peaks happy hour specials, how much Romo sucks, and the playlist of 97.1 FM? WWCD is here to help you. Yes, you.

#16 (world rank)- Alice Walton, $26.3 billion
One of Sam Walton's four kids, and the second-richest American woman. While her sprawling ranch is near Mineral Wells, she'd rather spend her time driving drunk in Weatherford, cause what else are you gonna do?


#131- Andrew Beal, $8.5 billion
Banking and real estate titan who started Beal Bank and Beal Financinl Corp. Often in the news for unfortunate reasons, like a costly divorce and possibly losing $50 million playing poker. So, good job, good effort I guess.

#136- Harold Simmons, $8.3 billion
Preston Hollow octogenarian involved recently making news for his company, Waste Control Specialists, and his Republican activism.

#145- Elaine Marshall and family, $8 billion
If I have this right, this would be the step-daughter-in-law of one Anna Nicole Smith, meaning her late husband's dad was J. Howard Marshall, who married the East Texas stripper. Keep it classy, Marshalls.

#215- Ray Lee Hunt, $5.6 billion
H.L.'s son, and founder of Hunt Oil, is said to be the inspiration behind Dallas' JR Ewing.

#258- Robert Rowling, $4.9 billion
Founder of TRT Holdings, which owns Gold's Gym and Omni Hotels, and lives on Highland Park's famed Beverly Drive.

#276- Trevor Rees-Jones, $4.5 billion
Founder and chairman of Chief Oil and Gas and noted local philanthropist, including $15 million to the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science's initial capital campaign and $25 million to the Perot Museum.

#384- Ross Perot, Sr., $3.5 billion
EDS and Perot Systems founder, and is still kickin' it on Strait Lane.

#527- Robert Bass, $2.7 billion
Of Fort Worth's Bass Family, and is chairman of Aerion Corporation, President of Keystone, Inc. and the founder of the Oak Hill Capital Partners investment partnerships. Recently paid $34 million for a Manhattan 5th Avenue fixer-upper.

#527- Jerry Jones, $2.7 billion

#527- Kelcy Warren, $2.7 billion
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Energy Transfer Partners, owner of one of Dallas' most expensive homes on Park Lane, and named a tarted-up urban deck park after his nine-year-old son.

#554- David Bonderman, $2.6 billion
Founding partner of TPG Capital. Had The Rolling Stones and John Mellencamp play at his 60th birthday party in Vegas in 2002, while Robin Williams entertained guests between acts. The party cost $7 million, making it one of the most expensive private concerts ever held. Meanwhile, I think I got a pretty good shirt for my last birthday.

#589- Tim Headington, $2.5 billion
CEO of Headington Oil, partner in GK Films (Hugo), and owns Dallas' Lumen and Joule hotels. Recently sold his Ritz Penthouse Suite, which is actually a combination of two units and was listed for $14 million.

#613- Mark Cuban, $2.4 billion
Local parade hero, casual footwear mogul.

#641- Richard Rainwater, $2.3 billion
Managed the Bass Family portfolio while betting on oil futures in the 1980's.

#736- Edward Bass, $2 billion
Fort Worth businessman of the Bass Family. Financed, among other things, the Biosphere 2 Project and the once-great Caravan of Dreams in downtown Fort Worth. Led the development of Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.

#736- Lee Bass, $2 billion
Getting a little tiresome, but yes, he and his three brothers inherited an ton of money from their rich oil baron uncle, Sid Richardson.

#831- Sid Bass, $1.8 billion
Oh, screw you guys.

#831- Gerald J. Ford, $1.8 billion
Current chairman of Hilltop Holdings and namesake of SMU's football stadium Owns of one of Dallas' most expensive homes on Turtle Creek, which features a basement Turkish bath, because why not?

#931- Ray Davis, $1.6 billion
Retired from Energy Transfer Partners, and is currently the majority owner of your Texas Rangers.

#1031- Ross Perot, Jr., $1.4 billion
Ross Sr's only son, who drove both the Mavs and Victory Park to failure during his tenure.  Co-piloted the first ever round-the-world helicopter flight.

#1175- T. Boone Pickens, $1.2 billion
Recent divorce and modest Oklahoma State fan.

#1175- Kenny Troutt, $1.2 billion
Neighbors of Perot Sr on Strait Lane, founded Excel Communications, and owner of 2012 Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver.

#1175- Todd Wagner, $1.2 billion
Co-founded Broadcast.com with the Cubes, who also started up 2929 Productions together.

#1342- Darwin Deason, $1 billion
Dallasite who made his money through various data processing companies. Spends his time on his 200 ft, 17-crew yacht, which is definitely worth reading about.

#1342- William Moncrief, Jr., $1 billion
President of Moncrief Oil. Most known for donating money for the TCU dorm that would house eventual WWCD lead writer and local media tycoon for a single year.