Jim Hightower | |
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8th Agriculture Commissioner of Texas | |
In office January 1983 – January 1991 | |
Governor | Mark White (1983–1987) Bill Clements (1987–1991) |
Preceded by | Reagan V. Brown |
Succeeded by | Rick Perry |
Personal details | |
Born | James Allen Hightower January 11, 1943 Denison, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of North Texas Columbia University |
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James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive[1][2] political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.