Barry Kip Averitt (born October 31, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the

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from the 22nd District from 2002 to 2010.

Early life and education

Averitt was born in

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in Crane in Crane County, near

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. Averitt is a graduate of

Baylor University Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the fir ...

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, 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. Averitt inserted language into HB 2649 outlawing the profession of theatrical or

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er unless licensed as an engineer, electrician, architect, or interior designer.Lighting and Sound America Online: Averitt stepped down from his seat on March 8, 2010, citing health problems.http://www.averitt.senate.state.tx.us/pr10/p030810a.htm

Election history

Senate election history of Averitt.Uncontested primary elections are not shown.

Most recent election

2006

Previous elections

2002

References

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
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campaign contributions {{DEFAULTSORT:Averitt, Kip 1954 births Living people Politicians from Waco, Texas People from Crane, Texas Baylor University alumni Republican Party members of the Texas House of Representatives Republican Party Texas state senators Baptists from Texas 21st-century American politicians People from McGregor, Texas