Craddick says she won't run for Texas Comptroller

Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick announced she will not run for Texas Comptroller in 2014. She will remain on the commission.?

Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick squashed rumors that she would run for Texas Comptroller in 2014, according to a statement posted on her Facebook page Wednesday afternoon.

"Over the last several weeks, I was encouraged by many supporters to consider running for Comptroller. I did give this opportunity considerable thought, however, I have concluded that I can best serve the people of Texas by continuing to oversee a stable and positive regulatory climate for Texas' thriving energy industry at the Railroad Commission of Texas. I do believe we need strong conservatives in office up and down the ballot and I intend to work hard to help Republicans win in 2014."

Fellow Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman announced in July that he would run for Texas Attorney General in 2014. The Republican said he wants to continue the "great work" done by current Attorney General Greg Abbot, who is running for governor.

The Texas Legislature passed a bill earlier this year that would have prohibited sitting commissioners from campaigning for public office but Gov. Rick Perry vetoed it.

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