Hat’s are mandatory in Texas and some would say cowboy hats are essential. Cowboy hats serve a number of purposes. For my bus driving Father In Law it was about having a sense of style while protecting his mostly bald head. Others need that brim to keep the sun out of their eyes and the back to keep the sun off thier neck. Hat’s in general are one of those items of clothing that can actually keep you cooler. We should also mention that keeping that sun out of your face can lessen your chances of certain skin conditions.