Christi Craddick
Christi Craddick | |
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Craddick in 2016 | |
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| Assumed office December 12, 2012 | |
| Governor | Rick Perry Greg Abbott |
| Preceded by | Buddy Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christi Leigh Craddick July 1, 1970 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
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| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA, JD) |
Christi Leigh Craddick (born July 1, 1970) is an American politician. She is one of three members of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the elected regulatory body over oil, natural gas, utilities, and surface mining first established in 1891. The commission ended all controls over railroads in 2005 but is still known as the "Railroad Commission" for historical reasons. She is a Republican.
A native of Midland, Texas, Craddick has served as Railroad Commissioner since 2012. After winning re-election for a third term in 2024, Craddick announced in March 2025 her decision to run for Texas Comptroller in the 2026 election. Craddick was ultimately unsuccessful, being defeated in the primary election by Don Huffines.