REGULATORY · TX · 1983-1991
Jim Hightower
Agriculture Commissioner · Democrat · Texas
NOTABLE
On the record
Populist firebrand; later national progressive author/commentator
Background
Jim Hightower (Democrat) was Texas's Agriculture Commissioner 1983–1991 (8 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Reagan V. Brown; succeeded by Rick Perry. Note: Populist firebrand; later national progressive author/commentator. Same-year political environment (1983): Governor Mark White.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Sid Miller (2015-present)
- Todd Staples (2007-2015)
- Susan Combs (1999-2007)
- Rick Perry (1991-1999)
- Rick Perry (1991-1999)
- Reagan V. Brown (1977-1983)
- John C. White (1951-1977)