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James 'Rick' Richard Perry

Governor James 'Rick' Richard Perry's Biography

Rick Perry
Full Name: James 'Rick' Richard Perry
Office: Governor (TX), Republican
First Elected: 11/05/2000
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Anita; 2 Children: Griffin, Sydney
Birth Date: 03/04/1950
Birth Place: Paint Creek, TX
Home City: Austin, TX
Religion: Methodist
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Education

BS, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 1972

Political Experience

Candidate, United States President, 2012
Governor, State of Texas, 2000-present
Lieutenant Governor, State of Texas, 1999-2000
Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Texas, 1990-1998
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 64, 1985-1990

Current Legislative Committees

  • No committee memberships found.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

No caucus information on file.

Professional Experience

Served, United States Air Force, 1972-1977

Organizations

Chair, Republican Governors Association, present
Lifetime Member, American Legion Post #75
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Tarrytown United Methodist Church
Former Member, Corps of Cadets

Additional Information

  • Astrological Sign:

    Pisces

  • Father's Name:

    Ray Perry

  • Father's Occupation:

    Haskell County Commissioner

  • Mother's Name:

    Amelia Perry

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Contact Information

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Capitol
Office of the Governor
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711-2428
Phone: 512-463-2000
Phone: 512-463-1782
Fax: 512-463-1849
Toll Free: 800-843-5789

Capitol
State Insurance Building
1100 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-463-2000
Phone: 512-463-1782
Fax: 512-463-1849
Toll Free: 800-843-5789

Key Staff
Brian Newby
Chief of Staff
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

Key Staff
Robert Black
Director of Communications
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

Key Staff
Kimberly Snyder
Director of Scheduling & Advance
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

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