The State Fair of Texas commissions Jer when
Big Tex needs a make-over or gets a new sponsor
for his boots or his belt buckle. In 2002 Big Tex
turned 50 so it was time for a new look. Jer
undertook the job with care, repainting his face to
create a more human look for the Star of the Fair
adding a little gray to his hair and a few crows' feet
around his eyes. Jer took the opportunity at a later
date to articulate his hands, fingers and even
changed his hat from painted white fiberglass to a
very handsome 'sliver belly Stetson'.