Tex

Tex is a smug penguin villager in the. He first appeared in and has appeared in all subsequent games. He is the only smug penguin in the series. His catchphrase, "picante," is Spanish for "spicy," which contrasts with cold, something which penguins are associated with.

Appearance
Tex is a white and navy blue penguin. His beak is multiple shades of gray, and he has black feet with dark gray areas. His eyes are half open, and have dull red circles around them. He appears to be based on an.

Personality
Tex has a smug personality. This means he will appear kind and gentlemanly when in conversation with the player. On numerous occasions, he will flirt with the player and admire them. Tex will occasionally talk about being into niche hobbies, like being a train fanatic or collecting plastic bottle caps. He will be very interested in fashion and will mention it often in conversations and letters.

In
In, Tex cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

In
"You're a fan of Tex, are you? ...Me too."

- A Message from Tex

Tex is one of the 40 villagers in who have been in the game since its release.