In The Lucky Texan, Jerry Mason (John Wayne) and Jake Benson (George "Gabby" Hayes) strike it rich when they become partners in a gold mine, but their good fortune is short-lived when claim jumpers Joe Cole (Yakima Canutt) and Harris (Lloyd Whitlock) try to cheat the pair out of the mine by shooting one man and framing the other for the crime. Two unusual and thrilling chase scenes highlight this exciting western tale, one of which involves an old railroad handcar and a vintage automobile!