Tex the Lizard

Tex is a Mobian lizard and member of the Freedom Fighter group known as the Sand-Blasters based out of Sand Blast City.

Encounters with Sonic, Tails and Bunnie
When Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower first arrived in Sand Blast City, the hedgehog found himself the object of hero worship. However, it turned out that the leader of the Sand Blasters, Jack Rabbit, planned to force Sonic to stay in the city as its protector against the Robian hoard beyond the city's force field dome. Tex was among the group who covered up the pair's biplane under the pretense of needing to do maintenance on it. However, not wanting to be kept against their will, Sonic and Tails were forced to make a break for it. Tex was among the group attempting to recapture (but not harm) the two. Despite this, Sonic destroyed the force field generator, and he and Tails escaped. The Sand Blasters were left to fend off the Robians themselves. Later, the Sand Blasters attempted to avenge themselves by luring Sonic into a trap; however, they caught Bunnie "Rabbot" D'Coolette instead. They decided that Sonic would have to come looking for her eventually and set the recaptured Robians upon her; however, she fought her way free, leaving the group to be once again attacked by the Robians. (StH: #62, #63, #119)

Fighting the Dark Egg Legion
By 3237, the Robians of the region had all been returned to normal; however, they later joined the Dark Egg Legion, becoming a local chapter at odds with the Sand Blasters. One day, Sonic the Hedgehog suddenly burst into the city, accusing the Sand Blasters of having attacked Bunnie. Regarding Sonic as a traitor, the Sand Blasters attacked him; however, they were largely outclassed. Tex managed to stop the hedgehog with a spindash-like attack, earning thanks from Jack who then confronted Sonic. Sonic continued to accuse the group of attacking Bunnie, which Jack denied. Eventually, it was determined that Bunnie had run afoul of one of Avery's EMP beacons and had been captured by the Dark Egg Legion; because Jolt blurted out such details without Jack's permission, Tex was ordered to punch the roadrunner for his lack of discipline. Jack offered to help Sonic rescue Bunnie if the hedgehog, in turn, helped the Sand Blasters take over the Oil Ocean Refinery guarded by the Legion. Sonic eventually agreed, and Tex tagged along as Jack lead him further into the city to better explain their current situation. The next morning, the group set out for the refinery, Tex riding in a vehicle with Jolt. (StH: #217)

Personality
Despite not speaking, Tex comes off as a somewhat cruel and rough, seemingly confident in himself. He's quite loyal to Jack, being one of the more reliable members of the team.

Background information

 * Tex was not given a name issue #217.
 * Tex is named for cartoonist Tex Avery of Looney Tunes fame.

Appearance
Tex is a green-and-yellow lizard with a rough, scaly appearance. His appearance has generally been more consistent than some of the other Sand Blasters, though it was later more refined. His hands and feet are thick and clawed; his eyes are blank, usually coloured white or yellow. Early on he wore a torn open yellow shirt and a red belt. Later on, he wears a ripped tan vest, tan gloves and a belt adorned with pouches. His feet are wrapped in white material and he wears three white fangs strung as a necklace.