Jim Wright (commissioner)

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. A Republican, Wright owns environmental services companies.

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