Commissioner Barry Smitherman, Texas Railroad Commission

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Personal Profile

Full Name: Barry Smitherman
Birthdate: 9-13-1957
Hometown: Houston
Race: White
Occupation: Texas Railroad Commissioner
Education: B.B.A., Texas A&M University; J.D., The University of Texas School of Law; M.P.A., Harvard University
Spouse: Marijane
Religion: Christian
Church: Lake Hills Church

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 73.78% of vote
2012 Republican Party Runoff Election
Won with 62.13% of vote
2012 Republican Party Primary Election
Runoff with 44.22% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Railroad Commission
Party: Republican Party
Term Expiration: 2014
Term Length: 6 years
Salary: $137,500 per year
Staffers
Garnet Cantwell Executive Assistant/Scheduler
Christian Alvarado Chief of Staff
Kate Decker Legal Counsel

Contact Info

Email: barry.smitherman@rrc.state.tx.us
Websites: Barry Smitherman Railroad Commissioner
Texas RRC Barry Smitherman YouTube Channel
Commissioner Smitherman
Twitter: @SmithermanTX
Facebook: Barry Smitherman
Texas Office
Address: P.O. Box 160217
Austin, TX 78716
Phone: 512-463-7144
Follow @SmithermanTX

Twitter Feed

  • RT @tedcruz: How about some good news to start your Sunday? At least we don't live in France! http://t.co/ltOXSYx75Z

    4 hours ago

  • MJ + I really enjoyed being in Kerrville w/ Nathan Fox of Fox Tank Co. Creating great jobs for Texas. #txenergy http://t.co/uSzUXClG4H

    2 days ago

  • Nice write up by @Harvard Kennedy School on how my experiences as a Texan in Cambridge have helped me at #RRC http://t.co/7OGRzoLidj

    3 days ago

  • Harris Co DA office gave me a special appreciation for law enf. officers. I thank those serving and honor those who died in line of duty.

    5 days ago

  • Great to be in Galveston Co w/ Mid County Republican Network. Thanks Barbara Meeks + team for keeping it #Red!! http://t.co/E2SrfMJibx

    5 days ago

  • RT @tedcruz: We need to keep working to prevent such crimes against humanity—deliberate infanticide—from happening again: http://t.co/s0bpc…

    6 days ago

  • RT @ClearLakeTP: #Txlege TX Legislative update and action items: http://t.co/i9eDBJk2yQ. Good leg summary from MJ's home town patriots.

    7 days ago

  • Republicans Call for I.R.S. Inquiry After Disclosure http://t.co/a7lry2IDgI. Stay strong--Fed Govt cannot single out Patriot & Tea Party

    7 days ago

  • IRS knew tea party targeted in 2011 - Houston Chronicle http://t.co/ehybHZIEXg. This story requires continued focus-don't let IRS off easy

    7 days ago

  • Happy Mother's Day all Moms! Thanks for birthing + raising us. All guys who shopped yesterday for their mom & their kids' mom-- good job!

    8 days ago