It was a big year for Texas’ wealthy.
The 43 who claimed spots on this year’s Forbes ranking of the 400 wealthiest Americans now represent more than a tenth of the nation’s richest people, as the group grew by six from last year.
One of Texas’ most high-profile transplants not only is the state’s richest man but also is the nation’s and the world’s. Elon Musk, who made Texas his official home when he began investing heavily in the state, sits atop the ranking with a net worth estimated to be $251 billion.
