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Rick Perry
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- Born 04 March 1950
- Age 74
- Birth Place Haskell, Texas U.S.
- Profession Military Officer, Politician, Farmer
- Political Party Republican (since 1989)
- In Office 14th United States Secretary Of Energy March 2, 2017 - December 1, 2019, 47th Governor Of Texas December 21, 2000 - January 20, 2015, 39th Lieutenant Governor Of Texas January 19, 1999 - December 21, 2000, 9th Agriculture Commissioner Of Texas January 15, 1991 - January 19, 1999, Member Of The Texas House Of Representativesfrom The 64th District January 8, 1985 - January 8, 1991
- Residence Texas
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Rick Perry BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 03 Feb 2025
James Richard Perry: A Long Career in Texas and Washington Born March 4, 1950, Rick Perry's political career spans decades, marked by significant roles in Texas and a stint in the Trump administration. A former Air Force captain, he entered Texas politics in 1985 as a Democrat, switching to the Repu...
Rick Perry PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Joseph Ray Perry |
| Spouse | Anita Thigpen (1982), |
| Education | Texas A&M University (BS) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Rick Perry
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Governor of Texas | 21 December 2000 - 20 January 2015 |
| Lieutenant Governor of Texas | 19 January 1999 - 21 December 2000 |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | 8 January 1985 - 8 January 1991 |
| United States Secretary of Energy | 2 March 2017 - 1 December 2019 |
RICK PERRY NEWS
US Energy chief Rick Perry asked to testify in impeachment inquiry
November 02, 2019 7:14 am
Perry's testimony is scheduled for Wednesday, according to an official working on the impeachment inquiry.
Trump says US Energy Secretary Rick Perry to step down at end of the year
October 18, 2019 10:29 am
Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette, who has attended several international energy meetings in recent months, is widely expected to replace Perry.
US energy chief to meet Russian, Saudi counterparts ahead of Iran sanctions
September 10, 2018 10:49 am
High oil prices are a political risk for President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans in November 6 congressional elections. Global oil prices have risen to more than $76 a barrel in recent weeks on concerns about sanctions on Iran's oil exports that Washington will renew on November 4.
Trump to name ex-Texas governor Rick Perry as energy secretary: media
December 13, 2016 5:41 pm
The 66-year-old former governor, who also ran for the Republican party's 2012 nomination, famously fumbled a debate when he vowed to abolish three US departments -- but could only remember the names of two.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry suspends Presidential bid
September 12, 2015 10:27 am
Perry's campaign has been struggling in the polls and he even failed to make the cut for last month's prime-time debate in Cleveland -- a major setback.
Indian-American new Texas State Secy
December 22, 2013 3:47 am
Indian-American to occupy the post in the southern US state.
Texas House approves sweeping abortion restrictions
July 10, 2013 10:48 am
Texas House sets tougher standards for clinics that perform abortion procedure.
Perry drops White House bid,backs Gingrich
January 20, 2012 12:24 am
He endorsed former rival Newt Gingrich.
Perrys new ad goes viral,sparks parodies
December 14, 2011 1:14 am
Media: After gay comment,his jacket likened to one in Brokeback Mountain
Romney feels pinch after making $10,000 wager
December 12, 2011 12:51 am
I want to know if he has $10,000 in his pocket, the spokesman for new Republican front-runner Newt Gingrich,R C Hammond,said after the debate.
