James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.
Jim Hightower has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Signature works include Killer at Large, Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, Bush's Brain. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
