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NOTED RODEO PROMOTER DEAD SANTA FE N M Oct 26 The body of Tex Austin 52 famous rodeo promoter was found in his automobile at his ranch near here early today with indications that he had committed suicide suicideOfficials Officials said a hose had been attached to the exhaust of the car and the windows were closed closedAustin Austin was nationally known in rodeo circles having promoted the first Madison Square Garden rodeo in 1922 His widow who with a son Lee believed to be in Idaho survives him said she had never learned her husbands real name as he was always known as Tex