Edward “Tex” Sawyer is a hitchhiking cowboy and brother of Leatherface, Edward (simply referred to by the shortened name Eddie) completely despises his real name for unknown reasons, and prefers to be called "Tex", and goes into a rage when referred to by his true name.
Tex is seen wearing a female's cooking apron and painted fingernails, leading to the possibility that he is sexually ambiguous. He is portrayed as the most normal looking family member, which helps in his family's capturing of victims, who believe Tex to be a regular person, however, when enraged, Tex becomes highly psychotic.
In the rated and unrated versions, Tex is killed when set ablaze by survivalist Benny after he attacks him with an ax. In the alternate ending, Tex is set on fire, but survives, and then is killed when Michelle pushes him into a spike trap.
Tex (never referred to as Eddie or Edward) is portrayed as one of the more sane members of the family in the Leatherface comics, actually showing some level of remorse for his actions.
Behind the scenes[]
Co-star William Butler claims that his friend, fellow actor Viggo Mortensen's characterization for Tex was as a sexually ambiguous killer who looked normal, but could snap at any moment. He is portrayed by Viggo Mortensen.
