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John Sharp

American politician from Texas

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Also known as John Spencer Sharp

Born: July 28, 1950
Birthplace: Placedo
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: politician
Positions held: member of the State Senate of Texas
, member of the Texas House of Representatives
Education: Texas A&M University
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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John Spencer Sharp is an American politician from Texas who served as the chancellor of the Texas A&M University System from 2011 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as Comptroller of Texas from 1991 to 1999, a Railroad Commissioner of Texas from 1987 to 1991, and a member of the Texas Legislature from 1979 to 1987.

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Member of political party: Democratic Party
Sex or gender: male
Given name: John
Work location: Austin
Name in native language: John Sharp
Family name: Sharp
Residence: College Station

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