Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower | |
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| 8th Agriculture Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – January 5, 1991 | |
| Governor | Mark White Bill Clements |
| 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 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.