Kip Averitt | |
|---|---|
| Member of theTexas Senate from the22nd district | |
| In office 2002 – March 8, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | David Sibley |
| Succeeded by | Brian Birdwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-10-31)October 31, 1954 (age 70) 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 theTexas Senate from the22nd District from 2002 to 2010.
Averitt was born inWest Texas inCrane inCrane County, nearOdessa,Texas. Averitt is a graduate ofBaylor University inWaco, where he now resides.
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 ahabitat conservation plan to protect endangered species in San Marcos and Comal springs.[2]
Averitt inserted language into HB 2649 outlawing the profession of theatrical orarchitectural 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]
Senate election history of Averitt.[5]
| 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 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Kip Averitt | 20,074 | 57.63 | |
| Ed Harrison | 14,758 | 42.37 | ||
| Majority | 5,316 | 15.26 | ||
| Turnout | 34,832 | |||
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theTexas House of Representatives fromDistrict 56 (McGregor) 1993–2002 | Succeeded by |
| Texas Senate | ||
| Preceded by | Texas State Senator for District 22 (McGregor) 2002-2010 | Succeeded by |
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