James "Jim" Wright is an American businessman and politician who has served as a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the elected regulatory body over oil, natural gas, utilities, and surface mining, since 2021.[1] A Republican,[2] Wright owns environmental services companies.[3]
Jim Wright | |
|---|---|
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | Ryan Sitton |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
A native of south Texas, Wright defeated incumbent Ryan Sitton in a primary,[4][5] then won the general election held on November 3, 2020, against Chrysta Castañeda.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Railroad Commissioners Past through Present". www.rrc.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "James Wright (Texas)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Commissioner Jim Wright". Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ Platoff, Emma (March 4, 2020). "Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton concedes Republican primary in surprising upset". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ "Upset: Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Ousted by Newcomer". The Texas Observer. March 4, 2020.
- ^ "Republican Wright prevails". Retrieved 2021-09-22.
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