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These Houstonians made it to Forbes’ 2024 ‘Richest people in the world’ list

Tilman Fertitta (left) and Dan Friedkin (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Several Houstonians have clinched coveted spots on Forbes’ 2024 list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, facing fierce competition to maintain their billionaire status. Among them are notable figures such as Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets, Jim Crane, owner of the Astros, and Dan Friedkin, CEO of Toyota Dealerships.

Explore the rankings of these affluent Houston residents in Forbes’ latest report.

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Jeffery Hildebrand

Co-Founder, Hilcorp

Rank: 156

Net worth: $14.3 billion

Tilman Fertitta

Houston Rockets, Landry’s

Rank: 256

Net worth: $9.4 billion

Richard Kinder

Founder & CEO, Kinder Morgan

Rank: 317

Net worth: $8.1 billion

Dannine Avara, Scott Duncan, Milane Frantz

Enterprise Products

Rank: 344

Net worth: $8 billion

Randa Duncan Williams

Enterprise Products, Texas Monthly Magazine

Rank: 344

Net worth: $8 billion

Dan Friedkin

Gulf States Toyota Dealerships

Rank: 432

Net worth: $6.5 billion

Janice McNair

Houston Texans

Rank: 529

Net worth: $5.6 billion

Albert Chao, James Chao, Dorothy Chao Jenkins

Rank: 624

Net worth: $4.9 billion

John Arnold

Energy Trader

Rank: 991

Net worth: $3.3 billion

George Bishop

GeoSouthern Energy, The Woodlands

Rank: 1,033

Net worth: $3.2 billion

Jim Crane

Houston Astros

Rank: 1,380

Net worth: $2.4 billion

Leslie Alexander

Former owner, Houston Rockets

Rank: 1694

Net worth: $1.9 billion


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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