Kip Averitt
Kip Averitt | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2002 – March 8, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | David Sibley |
| Succeeded by | Brian Birdwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1954 Crane, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
Barry Kip Averitt (born October 31, 1954)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Texas Senate from the 22nd District from 2002 to 2010.
Early life and education
Averitt was born in West Texas in Crane in Crane County, near Odessa, Texas. Averitt is a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, where he now resides.
Career
While in the senate, Averitt chaired the Senate Committee on Natural Resources where he authored Senate Bill 3 in 2007, which, following Senate Bill 1 in 1997 and Senate Bill 2 in 2001, is one of the most important bills in modern Texas history related to water. Senate Bill 3 provided a science and stakeholder-driven environmental flow planning process for the state, created the Water Conservation Advisory Council, and set the Edwards Aquifer Authority on the path of creating a habitat conservation plan to protect endangered species in San Marcos and Comal springs.[2]
Averitt inserted language into HB 2649 outlawing the profession of theatrical or architectural lighting designer unless licensed as an engineer, electrician, architect, or interior designer.[3]
Averitt stepped down from his seat on March 8, 2010, citing health problems.[4]
Election history
Senate election history of Averitt.[5]
Most recent election
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kip Averitt (Incumbent) | 112,765 | 80.60 | +13.22 | |
| Libertarian | Phil Smart | 27,141 | 19.40 | +19.40 | |
| Majority | 85,624 | 61.20 | +26.45 | ||
| Turnout | 139,906 | −11.38 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Previous elections
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kip Averitt | 106,371 | 67.38 | −32.62 | |
| Democratic | Richard "Richie" J. Renschler Jr. | 51,506 | 32.62 | +32.62 | |
| Majority | 54,865 | 34.75 | −65.25 | ||
| Turnout | 157,877 | +88.10 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Kip Averitt | 20,074 | 57.63 | |
| Ed Harrison | 14,758 | 42.37 | ||
| Majority | 5,316 | 15.26 | ||
| Turnout | 34,832 | |||
References
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2006-12-27.
- ^ "Bill Analysis, S.B. 3 8/17/2007" (PDF). capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Lighting and Sound America Online: "Lighting&Sound America Online -News". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ http://www.averitt.senate.state.tx.us/pr10/p030810a.htm[permanent dead link]
- ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
- ^ "2006 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "2002 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
External links
- Senate of Texas - Senator Kip Averitt official TX Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Kip Averitt (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Kip Averitt
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