Kip Averitt

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Kip Averitt
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
2002 – March 8, 2010
Preceded byDavid Sibley
Succeeded byBrian Birdwell
Personal details
Born (1954-10-31) October 31, 1954 (age 66)
Crane, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materBaylor 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]

In the June 22, 2010, special election, to complete Averitt's current term, fellow Republican conservative Brian Birdwell of Granbury defeated Averitt's predecessor in the post, David Sibley of Waco, also a Republican. Birdwell led by some 4,000 votes. Sibley was endorsed by former U.S. President George W. Bush, a resident of the senatorial district, then Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, and U.S. Representative Joe Barton.

Birdwell, meanwhile, ran unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election because his Democratic opponent withdrew from the race in September.

Election history[]

Senate election history of Averitt.[5]

Most recent election[]

2006[]

Texas general election, 2006: Senate District 22[6]
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[]

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 22[7]
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
Republican primary, 2002: Senate District 22[8]
Candidate Votes % ±
✓ Kip Averitt 20,074 57.63
Ed Harrison 14,758 42.37
Majority 5,316 15.26
Turnout 34,832

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Bill Analysis, S.B. 3 8/17/2007" (PDF). capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Lighting and Sound America Online: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2009-05-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ http://www.averitt.senate.state.tx.us/pr10/p030810a.htm[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
  6. ^ "2006 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  7. ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  8. ^ "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[]

Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
Betty Denton 		Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from  (McGregor)
1993–2002 		Succeeded by
Texas Senate
Preceded by
David Sibley 		Texas State Senator
for District 22 (McGregor)
2002-2010 		Succeeded by
Brian Birdwell
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