James E. Nugent
James Edward "Jim" Nugent (June 24, 1922 – July 17, 2016) was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Texas. His most recent position was from 1979 to 1995 as a member of the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the state's energy industries.
James Edward "Jim" Nugent | |
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| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office 1979–1995 | |
| Governor | Bill Clements (1979-1983); (1987-1991) Mark White (1983-1987) Ann Richards (1991-1995) |
| Preceded by | Jon Newton |
| Succeeded by | Charles R. Matthews |
| Texas State Representative from District 56 (Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Menard, Real, San Saba, Schleicher, and Uvalde counties) | |
| In office 1961–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Burkett |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Geistweidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1922 San Angelo, Texas |
| Died | July 17, 2016 (aged 94) Austin, Texas |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Billie Louise Merritt Nugent (died 2002) |
| Children | Billie Nan Nugent, formerly Billie Cotten Calvin "Skip" Trammell, Jr (stepson) |
| Residence(s) | Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas |
| Alma mater | Schreiner College University of Texas Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Flier |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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