5 San Antonio billionaires are the richest in the world, says Forbes

Mar 10, 2026 | 5:45 pm

According to Forbes, there has “never been a better time to be a billionaire” than in 2026, and the publication’s newest World’s Billionaires List has revealed the 5 San Antonio billionaires who have risen among the wealthiest worldwide.

H-E-B chairman and avid art collector Charles Butt maintains his elite status as the richest person in San Antonio, ranking No. 289 on the global list with an estimated net worth of $11.1 billion, up from $10.8 billion last year.

Charles’ 93-year-old sister, Eleanor Butt Crook, is also an heiress to the H-E-B fortune with a 2026 net worth of $4.6 billion. Crook’s net worth has also grown by $200 million over the last year. Forbes says she resides in San Marcos…

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