Dick Cheney had many ties to Texas, from roles in two Bush administrations, 5 years as CEO of Halliburton and a quail hunting accident.

Dick Cheney died Nov. 3 at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of being one of the most powerful (and controversial) vice presidents in history. Some Texans may remember a particularly notorious incident: Cheney accidentally shooting a hunting trip companion in South Texas.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney had long-regretted the infamous shooting accident where he fired a shotgun at fellow hunter Harry Whittington — riddling his body with more than 100 pellets —

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, 84, died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.

Evan Smith, then Texas Monthly’s editor in chief, gives the behind-the-scenes story of how the 2007 Bum Steers cover came together.

On February 11, 2006, Dick Cheney accidentally shot 78-year-old Texas attorney Harry Whittington during a quail hunting. No charges were filed against Cheney.

Cheney died Monday night at the age of 84 due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular diseases, according to a statement from his family. Cheney is remembered as one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history. He was one of the primary architects of the country’s war on terror after the 9/11 attacks.

Dick Cheney is often described as the chief architect of the Iraq war. In Iraq, he's better remembered as a key figure behind the destruction of the country.