David J. Porter (politician)
David Jerome Porter | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Railroad Commission of Texas | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Smitherman |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Christian |
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Governor | Rick Perry Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | Victor G. Carrillo |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Christian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1956 Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Cheryl Jenkins (m. 1979) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Harding University (BS) |
| Occupation | Accountant |
David Jerome Porter (born April 21, 1956) is an American politician and accountant who served as a member of the Texas Railroad Commission from 2011 to 2017. Formerly in a private CPA practice in Midland, Porter since relocated to Giddings.
Porter did not seek re-election to a second six-year term in the Republican primary election which took place on March 1, 2016.