- The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is the most common wild cat in Texas. It is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and deserts. Bobcats are typically solitary animals that hunt small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
- The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a small, spotted wild cat that is native to Central and South America. In the United States, the ocelot is only found in Texas, along the Rio Grande River. Ocelots are endangered and their population in Texas is estimated to be only around 100 animals. They typically live in dense forests and hunt small mammals and birds.
- The jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is a long and slender wild cat that is native to Central and South America. In the United States, the jaguarundi is found in Texas, along the Rio Grande River. Jaguarundis are typically found in dense forests near water and they hunt small mammals, birds, and reptiles.