{"id":6263,"date":"2026-07-02T23:01:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T23:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=6263"},"modified":"2026-07-02T23:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T23:01:34","slug":"lbj-beyonce-willie-nelson-top-this-list-of-most-influential-texans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=6263","title":{"rendered":"LBJ, Beyonce, Willie Nelson top this list of most influential Texans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"From left to right: President Lyndon B. Johnson, a statue of Sam Houston that sits along Interstate 45 near Huntsville and icon and Houston-native Beyonce.\" class=\"wp-image-6257\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ecdb94e4c4064cced2f37b4928f42d73.webp\" width=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ecdb94e4c4064cced2f37b4928f42d73.webp 764w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ecdb94e4c4064cced2f37b4928f42d73-300x170.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure>\n <span>article<\/span><\/div> <div><div><p><span>From left to right: President Lyndon B. Johnson, a statue of Sam Houston that sits along Interstate 45 near Huntsville and icon and Houston-native Beyonce.<\/span> <strong>(National Archives\/TxDOT \/ Getty Images)<\/strong><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=6255\">Rescue operation blocks highway lanes near Downtown Houston<\/a><\/p> <!-- --><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><\/div> <!-- --> <!-- --><p>As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, the folks over at the Chron put together a list of the 250 most influential Texans.<\/p> <p>It&#8217;s no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there&#8217;s likely been a Texan involved.<\/p> <!-- --><p>When considering their list, Chron asked their staff five questions:<\/p> <!-- --><div><\/div> <!-- --><ul><li><span>How recognizable do you think this person&#8217;s name is to the average Texan?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How important is this person to greater history (not just Texas)?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How important is this person to Texas history?<\/span><\/li><li><span>When you see this person&#8217;s name, how much do you think <i>Texas<\/i>?<\/span><\/li><li><span>Within their field\/profession, how important is this person?<\/span><\/li><\/ul> <!-- --><h2>Top 5 most influential Texans as decided by Chron<\/h2> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States.\" class=\"wp-image-6258\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/180ae48308c26ece5193315a92ecc086-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/180ae48308c26ece5193315a92ecc086-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/180ae48308c26ece5193315a92ecc086-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/180ae48308c26ece5193315a92ecc086.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <div><p><span>Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States.<\/span> <span><strong> (National Archives \/ FOX Local)<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <!-- --><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><h3>1. Lyndon B. Johnson<\/h3> <!-- --><p>According to the Chron, Johnson is the &#8220;personification of the glorious and messy enchantment that is the Lone Star State.&#8221; Johnson&#8217;s influence and effectiveness in state and national politics put him at the top of the list as a &#8220;towering original who shaped Texas, and the world, like few before or since.&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A statue of Texas President Sam Houston is seen along Interstate 45 near Huntsville, Texas.\" class=\"wp-image-6259\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9972cf2c929a986556eb655a8c4bd821-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9972cf2c929a986556eb655a8c4bd821-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9972cf2c929a986556eb655a8c4bd821-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9972cf2c929a986556eb655a8c4bd821.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <div><p><span>A statue of Texas President Sam Houston is seen along Interstate 45 near Huntsville, Texas.<\/span> <span><strong> (Texas Department of Transportation \/ FOX Local)<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <!-- --><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><h3>2. Sam Houston<\/h3> <!-- --><p>Houston&#8217;s role in the Texas Revolution, leading forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836 and ending the revolution, before becoming the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and finally serving as one of Texas&#8217; first U.S. senators and governor of Texas led the Chron to put him at second place on the list.<\/p> <!-- --><p>&#8220;Houston opposed Texas secession before the Civil War, which led to his removal from the governorship, but his legacy was cemented nonetheless as one of the most influential figures in Texas history,&#8221; Chron said.<\/p> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Icon and Houston-native Beyonce Knowles is seen at the 2026 Met Gala in New York.\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deeada7a9ebc85bb846b2deacf0c7eef-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deeada7a9ebc85bb846b2deacf0c7eef-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deeada7a9ebc85bb846b2deacf0c7eef-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/deeada7a9ebc85bb846b2deacf0c7eef.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <div><p><span>Icon and Houston-native Beyonce Knowles is seen at the 2026 Met Gala in New York.<\/span> <span><strong> (Getty Images)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=6253\">7 hospitalized after Southwest Houston crash involving bus, multiple vehicles<\/a><\/p> <!-- --><\/div><\/div> <!-- --><h3>3. Beyonc\u00e9 Knowles<\/h3> <!-- --><p>According to Chron: &#8220;Beyonc\u00e9 is one of Texas&#8217; most recognizable global ambassadors, frequently spotlighting the state&#8217;s culture, style and Black Southern identity on the world stage. From references to Houston landmarks and local slang in her music to tributes to Texas traditions in projects like <i>Cowboy Carter<\/i>, Beyonc\u00e9 has helped redefine how the world sees the South.&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --><p>They also point to her philanthropy and its impact on Houston communities.<\/p> <!-- --><p>Chron: &#8220;For many Texans, Beyonc\u00e9 represents hometown pride, cultural excellence and the power of staying connected to your roots while achieving global success.&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6261\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c06aea30c07083b2c011b2525dfbd36c-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c06aea30c07083b2c011b2525dfbd36c-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c06aea30c07083b2c011b2525dfbd36c-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c06aea30c07083b2c011b2525dfbd36c.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/div> <!-- --><h3>4. Willie Nelson<\/h3> <!-- --><p>The outlaw country superstar made Chron&#8217;s list at number four, citing his influence on the Austin music scene with albums like <i>Shotgun Willie<\/i> and <i>Red Headed Stranger.<\/i><\/p> <!-- --><p>Chron also pointed to Nelson&#8217;s work as an &#8220;environmental advocate, a leader in the marijuana legislation movement and a mascot of sorts for the kind of \u2018weird\u2019 Texas we all would like to keep around.&#8221;<\/p> <!-- --><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6262\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/33ec3eb05ea0a098e79ec9fb69d2602a-768x432.webp\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/33ec3eb05ea0a098e79ec9fb69d2602a-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/33ec3eb05ea0a098e79ec9fb69d2602a-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/33ec3eb05ea0a098e79ec9fb69d2602a.webp 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/div> <!-- --><h3>5. 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