John Sharp (Texas politician)

John Spencer Sharp (born July 28, 1950) is an American Democratic politician from Texas, who has served since 2011 as the chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. From 1991 to 1999, he was the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. From 1979 to 1987, he was a member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature. From 1987 to 1991, he was a commissioner of the Railroad Commission of Texas. In 1998 and 2002, he was the Democratic Party's nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Texas.

For other people named John Sharp, see John Sharp (disambiguation).

John Sharp
14th Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System
Assumed office
August 15, 2011
Preceded byMike McKinney
35th Comptroller of Texas
In office
January 3, 1991 – January 2, 1999
GovernorAnn Richards
George W. Bush
Preceded byBob Bullock
Succeeded byCarole Keeton Strayhorn
Railroad Commissioner of Texas
In office
January 6, 1987 – January 22, 1991
GovernorBill Clements
Preceded byClark Jobe
Succeeded byLena Guerrero
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 18th district
In office
November 20, 1982 – January 13, 1987
Preceded byJohn Wilson
Succeeded byKen Armbrister
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 40th district
In office
January 9, 1979 – November 20, 1982
Preceded byJoe Wyatt Jr.
Succeeded byAlex Moreno
Personal details
Born
John Spencer Sharp

(1950-07-28) July 28, 1950
Placedo, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Charlotte Han
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(m. 1978; died 2020)​
    Diana Atchison
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    (m. 2023)​
    Children2
    EducationTexas A&M University (BA)
    Texas State University (MPA)
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/service United States Army
    Years of service1972–1976
    RankSecond Lieutenant
    UnitUnited States Army Reserve

    Sharp is also a principal in the Austin office of the Dallas-based Ryan & Company, a tax consulting firm. In 2005, he was appointed as chairman of the Texas Tax Reform Commission.

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