List of recurring characters from The Simpsons

This article contains a list of recurring characters from The Simpsons with descriptions.

Colonel O'Hara (Rich Texan)

Colonel Antoine "Tex" O'Hara, also known as (the) Rich Texan, is the owner of many a sports team or investment opportunity, and a dude ranch called "Lazy-I-Ranch". In place of a catchphrase, he is often seen jumping and tossing his hat while shouting, "Yee-haw!" and firing pistols into the air. He is also the owner of the Omni-Pave Corporation, which is "sensitive to all your (our) eco-concerns", and a member of the Republican Party. He was also the owner of a female greyhound, She's The Fastest, who fell in love with Santa's Little Helper . An oil tycoon, O'Hara owns a travelling carnival which Homer and Bart had to work at after Bart wrecked Hitler's car. When Springfield mistakenly assumed that Lisa died from a freak tree accident, Tex dedicated a forest reserve in her honor. However, he later changed his mind and converted his plans into building a theme park ("Lisa Land") over the forestland.

Related Topics:
Dude ranch - Republican Party - Santa's Little Helper - Hitler

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In an early appearence, in the 5th season episode "$pringfield," Homer addresses him as Senator. In that episode, he gave Homer his hat, telling him "I wore it the day Kennedy was shot and it always brings me luck."

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Due to his habit of shooting bullets into the air, the Texan was jailed for six months when one of his bullets hit a Texas Ranger. He seems to be having difficulty adjusting to blanks.

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