The Honorable James "Jim" Wright (R)

Last modified on: 06-15-2022 18:10:39

Commissioner
(Railroad Commission of Texas)

Entered Office: 01-04-2021 Term Ends: 12-31-2026

General Information

Profession: Oilfield Services and Waste Management


Personal Information

Commissioner Jim Wright of Orange Grove is an elected member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and a fifth-generation rancher. Elected to the Railroad Commission in November 2020, Commissioner Wright is working to ensure transparency, stronger ethics standards, and better relationships with the public and stakeholders. Commissioner Wright attended Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, where he participated in the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA). He rode bulls competitively for more than 20 years and was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA). He has served on the board for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Coastal Bend and the Robstown Area Development Commission.

Contact and Phone Numbers

P.O. Box 12967
Austin, TX 78711-2967
(512) 463-7147
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Staff

Office Office Holder Phone / Fax
Chief of Staff/Legal Counsel Christopher Hotchkiss (512) 463-7144
Director of Public Affairs Aaron Krejci (512) 463-7257
Executive Assistant Megan Moore (512) 463-7145

Other Offices Held

Commissioner, Railroad Comm. of TX (Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC))