Forbes' billionaire list: 13 from Houston

Forbes has released its list of the richest people in the world.

Mexico'stelecommunication tycoon Carlos Slim Lelu scored the top spot for the third year straight a $70 billion net worth.  Bill Gates and Warren Buffet got two and three. 


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Houston was pretty well represented on the high roller list.  13 of the more than 1100 billionaires listed live in yours truly!

Big wigs like Richard Kinder (pipeline wealth) and a whole bunch of other oil guys made the list. Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Landry’s empire, secured the 854th spot with a $1.5 billion net worth.