Kip Averitt

Kip Averitt
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

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]

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

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

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: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2009-05-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
http://www.averitt.senate.state.tx.us/pr10/p030810a.htm%5B%5D
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
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions

Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Betty Denton	Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 56 (McGregor) 1993–2002	Succeeded by Holt Getterman
Texas Senate
Preceded by David Sibley	Texas State Senator for District 22 (McGregor) 2002-2010	Succeeded by Brian Birdwell

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[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.

[design-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)

[resign-4] ttp://www.averitt.senate.state.tx.us/pr10/p030810a.htm%5B%5D

[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.