The Honorable James "Jim" Wright (R)

Last modified on: 06-15-2022 17:59:47

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

Entered Office: 03-18-2021

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

(512) 463-7144

Other Offices Held

Commissioner (Railroad Commission of Texas)