Background
Wright, James C. was born on December 22, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of James C. and Marie (Lyster) Wright.
Wright, James C. was born on December 22, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of James C. and Marie (Lyster) Wright.
Student, Weatherford College student, also University Texas.
Partner trade extension and advertising firm. Member, Texas Legislature, 1947-1949; mayor, Weatherford, Texas, 1950-1954; member, 84th-100th Congresses, 12th Texas district majority leader, 84th-100th Congresses, 12th Texas district, 1976-1987; elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, 100th Congress, 1987; resigned, 1989.
Served with United States Army Air Force, World World War World War II. Member League Texas Municipalities (president 1953).
Married Betty Hay, November 12, 1972. Children by previous marriage: Jimmy, Virginia Sue, Patricia Kay, Alicia Marie.