Summary
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.
Kip Averitt | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Early life and education edit
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 edit
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 edit
Senate election history of Averitt.[5]
Most recent election edit
2006 edit
| 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 edit
2002 edit
| 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 edit
- ^ 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 edit
- Senate of Texas - Senator Kip Averitt official TX Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Kip Averitt (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Kip Averitt
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions