John Coyle White

John Coyle White (November 26, 1924 – January 21, 1995) was an American Democratic politician from Texas. He was the longest-serving Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, first elected in 1950 and serving until his resignation in 1977. He was the youngest person ever elected to statewide office in Texas. From 1977 to 1978, he was United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. From 1978 to 1981, he was the chairman of the Democratic National Committee under U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

For the superintendent of education, see John White (Louisiana politician).
John Coyle White
6th Texas Agriculture Commissioner
In office
January 1951 – 1977
GovernorAllan Shivers (1951–1957)

Price Daniel (1957–1963)
John B. Connally Jr. (1963–1969)
Preston E. Smith (1969–1973)

Dolph Briscoe (1973–1977)
Preceded byJames E. McDonald
Succeeded byReagan V. Brown
1st United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
In office
1977 – December 1977
PresidentJimmy Carter
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJim Williams
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
In office
January 27, 1978 – February 27, 1981
Preceded byKenneth M. Curtis
Succeeded byCharles Taylor Manatt
Personal details
Born(1924-11-26)November 26, 1924
Newport, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 1995(1995-01-21) (aged 70)
Washington, D.C.
Resting placeTexas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas
SpouseMary Jean Prince
Alma materTexas Technological College
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