Texas is a state rich in history and pride. Its mystique and the men behind it have been captured in a new book chalk-full of Texas tales. Read about these accomplished Texans, how they got there and how they're putting the Lone Star State on the map.

Claim to Fame: Pro-Rodeo Cowboy Association Rookie of the Year, 1995.
My Ultimate Texas date would be: To saddle up two horses, ride through the La Bamba Pasture on the ranch to the highest point and have a picnic under a windmill on top of the hill.

Claim to Fame: Six-Time Karate Champion & World Open Boat Champion
"Tall Texas Tale" Excerpt:
"Chuck is also a very modest guy and six years ago when he invited me to play in his invitational I thought he was modest when he told me he was a terrible tennis player. Well, I should have realized that real Texas Men don’t lie! However, we did play and have a comical time, I hear Chuck tell this story a lot so I am sure he won’t mind . . .a television reporter asked me after our match if I thought Chuck Norris was a good tennis player and my only response since Texas Men don’t lie was that Norris is a wonderful guy, totally dedicated to his Foundation. Chuck has never gotten over that gracious response and hasn’t played with me since!"
– George Bush, Former President of the United States

Claim to Fame: Made more than 200 broadcast.com employees millionaires!
If you walked a mile in my boots (loafers): You would have been a billionaire for 48 hours!

Claim to Fame: Helping My Tribe Preserve Our Traditions, Our Future Generations & Becoming Self-Sufficient in the Modern World
Joe's Favorite Texas Saying: "Never forget where you came from," as my grandmother always told me.

Claim to Fame: Featured Fireman in National Jockey Underwear Ad
"Tall Texas Tale" Excerpt: Probably the funniest thing happened when Justin went out for an emergency ambulance call. He was called at the station because a child was locked in a car - he responded and helped the mother unlock the car, and rescue the child inside. After all was said and done, one of the women on the scene suddenly turned to Justin and said, "Hey . . . it's the Jockey underwear model!!"
– Chief David Anderson, Grapevine Fire Chief