North Texas continues to cement its status as a billionaire hub, with Walmart heiress Alice Walton leading the region’s ultra-wealthy with an $89.2 billion fortune. The Fort Worth resident ranks as the world’s richest woman, according to Forbes.
Walton’s net worth reflects Walmart’s recent stock surge. D Magazine reported that her wealth increased by 46% over the last year, largely due to Walmart’s stock growth.
Dallas also claims billionaire Elaine Marshall and her family. They hold a 16% stake in Koch Industries, translating to a $30.9 billion net worth.
The sports world also contributed to the region’s wealth. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ranks as the wealthiest man in North Texas, followed by banking executive Andy Beal.
Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban maintains his billionaire status at about $5.7 billion, despite selling his stake in the Dallas Mavericks.
Biotech entrepreneur David Dean Halbert of Colleyville joined the billionaire ranks in 2025 after his company, Caris Life Sciences, went public. The listing propelled him into ten-figure territory and underscored the region’s capacity to cultivate high-value technology firms.
Billionaires in North Texas now span industries from retail and energy to sports and biotech. The diversity illustrates the region’s economic depth and its role in shaping wealth across multiple sectors.