Kip Averitt
American politician
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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 2002–2010 | |
| Preceded by | David Sibley |
| Succeeded by | Brian Birdwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1954 Crane, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
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 | |||
