Full Name:
James 'Rick' Richard Perry
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Anita; 2 Children: Griffin, Sydney
Birth Date:
03/04/1950
Birth Place:
Paint Creek, TX
Home City:
Austin, TX
Religion:
Christian
BS, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 1972
Secretary, United States Department of Energy, 2017-2019
Governor, State of Texas, 2000-2014
Candidate, United States President, 2012
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
No caucus information on file.
Former Rancher
Served, United States Air Force, 1972-1977
Lifetime Member, American Legion Post 75
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Former Member, Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M University
Lifetime Member, National Rifle Association
Former Chair, Republican Governors Association
Member, Tarrytown United Methodist Church
Astrological Sign:
Pisces
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
1982
Father's Name:
Ray Perry
Father's Occupation:
Haskell County Commissioner
Mother's Name:
Amelia Perry
Number of Grandchildren:
Two