The Honorable Jim Wright was elected as the 51st Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2020, becoming the first statewide elected official from South Texas in almost 20 years.
Commissioner Wright is no stranger to the energy industry; his first job was at a hazardous waste facility when he was 19. Since then, he has successfully used his hands-on experience to create a group of environmental services companies that service the energy industry.
As Commissioner, Wright is committed to fighting for fair standards to grow the economy while cracking down on those who skirt the law. He understands that the Commission must evolve and believes that can be done by bringing stakeholders and the public together to ensure consistent regulation and improved transparency.