The 2026 contest offers State Fair fans the opportunity to outfit Big Tex with fresh, Texas-themed boots for the next Fair.

The State Fair of Texas is hosting a boot design contest for Big Tex, and needs your design ideas. Here's how to submit your ...

Big Tex has been wearing the same boots since 2023—it’s time for a new pair. Lucchese has teamed with the State Fair for a ...

The last time Big Tex got a new pair of shoes was in 2023, when Irving resident Jessica Bonilla's design won the contest. As ...

Big Tex's boots are worn out after the 2025 State Fair of Texas season. So now, he'll need a new, fresh pair for the next ...

While these boots are very special to Big Tex, State Fair of Texas officials said he’s ready to refresh his wardrobe with a ...

Big Tex's boots at the 2024 State Fair of Texas (State Fair of Texas, Photo Credit: State Fair of Texas) DALLAS – The iconic, size-96 boots of Big Tex are leaving the state of Texas for only the ...

It's almost time for Big Tex to make his return this year. And he's got a brand-new pair of boots to show for it. The size 96 boots were designed by Big Tex Boot Design Contest winner Jessica Bonilla.

DALLAS — It's a new year, new fair, and now new boots for Big Tex! The State Fair of Texas announced the winning design for the icon's next pair of kicks. State Fair officials said over 300 designs ...

DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) - The State Fair of Texas opens in two weeks, and Big Tex is sporting a pair of new boots for fans to marvel at. Artist Jessica Bonilla of Irving created the winning design, ...

DALLAS — The new Big Tex made his debut Thursday afternoon, a year after the towering cowboy that's an icon of the State Fair of Texas was destroyed in a blaze. The new Big Tex is supposed to look ...