| Principal owners | Years/Date |
|---|---|
| Thomas O. Hicks | June 16, 1998-present |
| George W. Bush/Edward W. Rose Partnership (J. Thomas Schieffer succeeded Bush as General Partner in November, 1994) |
March 18, 1989-June 16, 1998 |
| H.E. (Eddie) Chiles | April 29, 1980-March 18, 1989 |
| Bradford G. Corbett | May 29, 1974-April 29, 1980 |
| Robert E. Short | Dec. 3, 1968-May 29, 1974 |