Birth
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March 4, 1950 in Paint Creek, Texas
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Marriage
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1982-present to Anita (Thigpen) Perry
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Home
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West Austin, Texas
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Education
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Bachelor of Science (1972) from Texas A&M University in College
Station, Texas
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Military Service
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1972-1977: Captain (C-130 pilot) in United States Air Force
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Public Service
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2000-present: Governor of Texas
1999-2000: Lieutenant Governor of Texas
1990-1998: Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
1985-1990: Texas State Representative (as a Democrat from 1985 until
1989,
and as a Republican thereafter)
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| Religion |
Methodist |