Wayne Christian
Wayne Christian | |
|---|---|
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Governor | Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | David J. Porter |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office January 9, 2007 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Blake Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Chris Paddie |
| In office January 14, 1997 – January 11, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Roy Blake Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Wayne Christian September 26, 1950 Center, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lisa Lemoine (m. 1975) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Stephen F. Austin State University (BBA) |
Walter Wayne Christian (born September 26, 1950) is an American politician and financial planner who has served as a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Christian formerly served in the Texas House of Representatives for the 9th district, which included Jasper, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby counties in East Texas.
In June 2019, Christian was elected commission chairman by his two colleagues, fellow Republicans Christi Craddick and Ryan Sitton.