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James "Jim" Wright is an American businessman and politician. Wright owns environmental services companies.[1] Wright is one of three members of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the elected regulatory body over oil, natural gas, utilities, and surface mining first established in 1891. He is a Republican.

A native of south Texas, Wright defeated incumbent Ryan Sitton in a primary,[2][3] then won the general election held on November 3, 2020, against Chrysta Castañeda.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Commissioner Jim Wright". Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  2. ^ Platoff, Emma (March 4, 2020). "Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton concedes Republican primary in surprising upset". The Texas Tribune.
  3. ^ "Upset: Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Ousted by Newcomer". The Texas Observer. March 4, 2020.
  4. ^ "Republican Wright prevails". Retrieved 2021-09-22.
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Preceded by Member of the Texas Railroad Commission
2021–present
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