Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1985$0.1MC
Texas House Representative
Elected to the Texas House of Representatives, starting his political career.
2000$0.3M+200%A
Governor of Texas
Became Governor of Texas, a major turning point in his career.
2012$1M+233%A
Presidential Campaign
Unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
2015$1.5M+50%B
End of Governorship
Concluded his 15-year tenure as Governor of Texas.
2017$2M+33%A
Secretary of Energy
Appointed as the United States Secretary of Energy.
2019$2.5M+25%B
Resigned Energy Secretary
Resigned as Secretary of Energy, returned to private life.
2026$3M+20%B
Political Commentator
Remains politically relevant, though out of office.
Last updated: February 23, 2026