Jim Wright (commissioner) explained

Jim Wright
Office:Railroad Commissioner of Texas
Governor:Greg Abbott
Term Start:January 4, 2021
Predecessor:Ryan Sitton

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Railroad Commissioners Past through Present . 2024-07-17 . www.rrc.texas.gov.
  2. Web site: James Wright (Texas) . 2024-07-17 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: Commissioner Jim Wright. 2021-09-22.
  4. Web site: Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton concedes Republican primary in surprising upset. Emma. Platoff. March 4, 2020. The Texas Tribune.
  5. Web site: Upset: Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Ousted by Newcomer. March 4, 2020. The Texas Observer.
  6. Web site: Republican Wright prevails. 2021-09-22.

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