The Montrose District was a management district located in Houston , Texas , United States. The land was governed by the Montrose Management District.
57-614: The approximate boundaries of the district were Dallas Street (north), U.S. Route 59 (Southwest Freeway) (South), Montrose Boulevard (west), and Burlington and Taft Streets (East). The Texas Legislature created the East Montrose Management District in 2005. In 2009 the West Montrose Management District opened, after a previous attempt had failed. The West Montrose district had a special provision which allowed it to merge with
114-480: A "transformation" and now opposed abortions, even in cases of rape and incest. The next day he clarified that he would allow an exception for abortions that would save a mother's life. In February 2007, Perry issued an executive order mandating that Texas girls receive the HPV vaccine , which protects against some strains of the human papilloma virus , a contributing factor to some forms of cervical cancer . Following
171-640: A 1974 U.S. State Department drought relief effort in Mali , Mauritania and Chad , and, in 1976, earthquake relief in Guatemala . He left the Air Force in 1977 at the rank of captain , returned to Texas, and went into farming cotton with his father. In 1984, Perry was elected to the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat from district 64, which included his home county of Haskell . He served on
228-481: A Bachelor of Science degree in animal science . In 1989, he said, "I was probably a bit of a free spirit, not particularly structured real well for life outside of a military regime, I would have not lasted at Texas Tech or the University of Texas . I would have hit the fraternity scene and lasted about one semester." In the early 1970s, Perry interned during several summers with Southwestern Advantage , as
285-697: A Day of Prayer and Fasting , inviting other governors to join him in a prayer meeting hosted by the American Family Association in Houston. The event was criticized as going beyond prayer and fasting to include launching Perry's presidential campaign. Perry has called himself "a firm believer in intelligent design as a matter of faith and intellect" and has expressed support for its teaching alongside evolution in Texas schools but has also said that "educators and local school officials, not
342-664: A Republican. On a guest appearance on Fox show Hannity , he partially credits Reagan as part of the reason he became a Republican, also stating he switched political parties sooner in his life than Reagan. In 1990, as a newly minted Republican, Perry challenged Jim Hightower , the incumbent Democratic Agriculture Commissioner . Karl Rove was Perry's campaign manager. In the Republican primary on March 13, 1990, Perry polled 276,558 votes (47%), with Richard McIver garnering 176,976 votes (30%) and Gene L. Duke, who placed third, polling 132,497 votes (23%). Since Perry fell shy of
399-412: A bipartisan education plan, which was subsequently adopted. In 2001, Perry expressed his pride in the enactment of the statute extending in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants who meet Texas' residency requirements. It also required the undocumented students to pledge to apply for permanent residency or citizenship if this became a possibility for them. In September 2014, Gov. Perry stated during
456-480: A debate his continuous support for the program. Perry is a firm opponent of LGBT rights and as both Governor of Texas and Secretary of Energy became controversial for his homophobic comments and anti-LGBT positions. In 2002, Perry described the Texas same-sex anti-sodomy law as "appropriate". The following year, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the statute in Lawrence v. Texas , determining that it violated
513-483: A door-to-door book salesman. "I count my time working for Dortch Oldham [then president of the Southwestern family of companies ] as one of the most important formative experiences of my life", Perry said in 2010. "There is nothing that tests your commitment to a goal like getting a few doors closed in your face." He said that "Mr. Oldham taught legions of young people to communicate quickly, clearly and with passion,
570-428: A fourth term as Governor and left office in 2015, launching a second presidential campaign shortly thereafter. Perry's second presidential campaign failed to garner substantial polling support, fundraising or media attention, leading him to withdraw from the race after only three months. Perry was initially a vocal opponent of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign for President , however, he later endorsed Trump after he secured
627-552: A large impact on lawmaking in the state. Only the governor may call the Legislature into special sessions, unlike other states where the legislature may call itself into session. The governor may call as many sessions as desired. For example, Governor Rick Perry called three consecutive sessions to address the 2003 Texas congressional redistricting . The Texas Constitution limits the duration of each special session to 30 days; lawmakers may consider only those issues designated by
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#1732775986080684-865: A lesson that has served me well in my life since then." Upon graduation from college in 1972, Perry was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and completed pilot training in February 1974. He was then assigned as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules pilot with the 772nd Tactical Airlift Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base , located in Abilene, Texas. Perry's duties included two-month overseas rotations at RAF Mildenhall , located in Mildenhall , England, and Rhein-Main Air Base , located at Frankfurt am Main, Germany. His missions included
741-684: A non-denominational evangelical megachurch in western Travis County. Perry told the Austin American-Statesman that he began attending Lake Hills because it was close to the rental home where he and his wife lived while the Governor's Mansion was being renovated. In 2006, Perry said he believed in the inerrancy of the Bible and that those who do not accept Jesus as their Savior will go to hell. A couple of days later, he clarified, "I don't know that there's any human being that has
798-491: A per diem of $ 221 for every day the Legislature is in session (also including any special sessions). That adds up to $ 38,140 a year for a regular session (140 days), with the total pay for a two-year term being $ 45,340. Legislators receive a pension after eight years of service, starting at age 60. Article III, Section 10 of the Texas Constitution requires that 2/3 of a chamber's members be present to constitute
855-561: A potential presidential candidate, Perry officially announced his candidacy for the 2012 Republican nomination for President in August 2011. Perry initially performed well in polling and showed strong fundraising prowess, leading to him being considered a serious contender for the nomination. However, his support declined following debates and early primaries, and he withdrew from the race in January 2012. Perry declined to seek re-election to
912-494: A quorum for conducting business (this is greater than what is required for the United States Congress, which only requires a simple majority of a chamber's members). This has resulted in several instances where, in an effort to block legislation from passing, a sufficient number of members have fled the state in order to deny a quorum. The most recent of these attempts took place during a 2021 special session of
969-582: Is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas . It is a bicameral body composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives . The state legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin . It is a powerful arm of the Texas government not only because of its power of the purse to control and direct the activities of state government and the strong constitutional connections between it and
1026-508: Is the start of the state's fiscal year). Bills can (and many are) pre-filed before the start of a session: for regular sessions the lower numbers are reserved for bills with high priority by Legislative leadership (with HB1 and SB1 specifically reserved for each chamber's version of the General Appropriations Act, the state's budget and spending authority). Although members are elected on partisan ballots, both houses of
1083-642: The 2024 Texas elections . The Texas Legislature meets in regular session on the second Tuesday in January of each odd-numbered year. The Texas Constitution limits the regular session to 140 calendar days. The lieutenant governor , elected statewide separately from the governor , presides over the Senate, while the Speaker of the House is elected from that body by its members. Both have wide latitude in choosing committee membership in their respective houses and have
1140-670: The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. In his 2010 book, Perry referenced the Lawrence decision, writing "Texans have a different view of the world than do the nine oligarchs in robes." In 2011, Perry admitted that he did not know about the Lawrence decision; when told that the Supreme Court case had struck down Texas's anti-sodomy law, Perry said: "I'm not taking the bar exam [...]I don't know what
1197-693: The Lieutenant Governor of Texas , but also due to Texas's plural executive . The Legislature is the constitutional successor of the Congress of the Republic of Texas since Texas's 1845 entrance into the Union . The Legislature held its first regular session from February 16 to May 13, 1846. The Legislature has completed its 88th session , and the next session is the 89th session , scheduled to convene on January 14, 2025, at noon ( CST ) after
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#17327759860801254-590: The Texas Enterprise Fund , which has since given $ 435 million in grants to businesses. The New York Times reported that many of the companies receiving grants, or their chief executives, have made contributions to Perry's campaigns or to the Republican Governors Association. (Perry became chairman of the group in 2008 and again in 2011. ) Perry was criticized for supporting corporate tax breaks and other incentives, while
1311-425: The United States Air Force , serving a five-year stint and achieving the rank of captain . After leaving the Air Force in 1977, Perry returned to Texas and entered politics, serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991. Initially a Democrat , Perry switched parties in 1989 and became a Republican , and was elected Agriculture Commissioner of Texas the following year. In 1998, Perry
1368-618: The 14th United States secretary of energy from 2017 to 2019 in the first administration of Donald Trump . He previously served as the 47th governor of Texas from 2000 to 2015 and ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 and 2016 elections. Born into a family of cotton farmers in Haskell, Texas , Perry graduated from Texas A&M University in 1972 and entered into
1425-420: The 1980s. At one point, The Dallas Morning News named him one of the ten most effective members of the legislature. In 1987, Perry voted for a $ 5.7 billion tax increase proposed by Republican Governor Bill Clements . Perry supported Al Gore in the 1988 Democratic presidential primaries and worked for Gore's campaign in Texas. On September 29, 1989, Perry announced that he was switching parties, becoming
1482-434: The 52 absent Democratic members of the House. The bill passed upon the eventual return of enough state Democrats to constitute a quorum in the legislature. The Texas Legislature has five support agencies that are within the legislative branch of state government. Those five agencies are as follows: Rick Perry [REDACTED] James Richard Perry (born March 4, 1950) is an American politician who served as
1539-549: The East Montrose district. In February 2011 the boards of the districts agreed to consolidate the districts. In October 2011 a group of business owners, called "Stop the District!", advocated for the dissolution of the district. The district's board voted for its dissolution in 2018. The district's boundaries are South Shepherd to the west, Spur 507 and Taft to the east, U.S. Route 59 (Southwest Freeway) and Binz to
1596-479: The House Appropriations and Calendars committees during his three two-year terms in office. He befriended fellow freshman state representative Lena Guerrero , a staunch liberal Democrat who endorsed Perry's reelection bid in 2006. Perry was part of the "Pit Bulls", a group of Appropriations members who sat on the lower dais in the committee room ("the pit") who pushed for austere state budgets during
1653-483: The Legislature are officially organized on a nonpartisan basis, with members of both parties serving in leadership positions such as committee chairmanships. As of 2022, a majority of the members of each chamber are members of the Republican Party . The Texas Constitution sets the qualifications for election to each house as follows: State legislators in Texas make $ 600 per month, or $ 7,200 per year, plus
1710-465: The Legislature. On July 12, 2021, during a special session, at least 51 Democratic members of the House fled the state in two charter jets bound for Washington, D.C. , in an effort to block Republican-backed election legislation from passing. The lawmakers planned to spend at least three weeks in Washington, running out the clock on the special session, which began July 8. During their time away from
1767-596: The Republican nomination. After winning the presidency , Trump appointed Perry as Secretary of Energy, and he was confirmed by the United States Senate in a 62–37 vote on March 2, 2017. On October 17, 2019, Perry reported to Trump that he intended to resign as Secretary of Energy at the end of the year. He left office on December 1, 2019. A fifth-generation Texan, Perry was born on March 4, 1950, in Haskell, Texas , and raised in Paint Creek, Texas ,
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1824-663: The ability to interpret what God and his final decision-making is going to be." In his 2008 book On My Honor , Perry expressed his views on the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause of the U.S. Constitution. "Let's be clear: I don't believe government, which taxes people regardless of their faith, should espouse a specific faith. I also don't think we should allow a small minority of atheists to sanitize our civil dialogue of religious references." In June 2011, Perry proclaimed August 6 as
1881-512: The bill. After the first special session expired on August 6, Governor Abbott called a second session the next day. State District Judge Brad Urrutia granted a restraining order on August 9 temporarily protecting the absent Democrats from arrest by the state, however this restraining order was overturned by the Texas Supreme Court . On August 10, with the chamber still lacking a quorum, Speaker Dade Phelan issued arrest warrants for
1938-622: The economic success Texas achieved under his governorship. The efficacy of Perry's economic policies has been questioned by some sources. A proclaimed proponent of fiscal conservatism, Perry often campaigned on job growth and tax issues, such as his opposition to creating a state income tax . In 2002, Perry refused to promise not to raise taxes as governor, and in the following years did propose or approve various tax and debt increases. In 2009, Perry signed Grover Norquist 's pledge to "oppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxes". Texas began borrowing money in 2003 to pay for roads and
1995-819: The funeral of U.S. Representative Sam Rayburn . Perry was in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and earned the rank of Eagle Scout . The BSA has honored Perry with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award . Perry attended Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He was elected senior class social secretary, a member and redpot in Aggie Bonfire , and one of A&M's five "yell leaders" . He graduated in 1972 with
2052-519: The governor in his "call," or proclamation convening the special session (though other issues may be added by the Governor during a session). Any bill passed by the Legislature takes effect 90 days after its passage unless two-thirds of each house votes to give the bill either immediate effect or earlier effect. The Legislature may provide for an effective date that is after the 90th day. Under current legislative practice, most bills are given an effective date of September 1 in odd-numbered years (September 1
2109-430: The governor, should determine science curriculum". In 2005, Perry said he would not "approve an education budget that shortchanges teacher salary increases, textbooks, education technology, and education reforms. And I cannot let $ 2 billion sit in some bank account when it can go directly to the classroom". Following a second rejection of Perry's bill, Perry asked John Sharp to head a task force charged with preparing
2166-468: The history of the state since Reconstruction . Perry is one of five governors of Texas to have served three terms, the others being Allan Shivers , Price Daniel , John Connally and later Greg Abbott . He is the longest-serving governor in Texas history. He had served for 14 years by the time he left office, making him the second longest-serving U.S. governor at the time, behind Terry Branstad of Iowa. In his presidential campaign, Perry highlighted
2223-471: The move, news outlets reported various apparent financial connections between Perry and the vaccine's manufacturer, Merck . Merck's political action committee has contributed $ 28,500 since 2001 to Perry's campaigns. Perry later reversed his position, calling the vaccine mandate a "mistake". In May 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a bill undoing the order; Perry did not veto the bill, saying
2280-454: The much-reported rivalry between the Bush and Perry camps. Perry polled 1,858,837 votes (50.04 percent) to the 1,790,106 (48.19 percent) cast for Democrat John Sharp . Perry became the state's first Republican lieutenant governor since Reconstruction , taking office on January 19, 1999. Perry assumed the office of governor on December 21, 2000, following the resignation of George W. Bush —who
2337-412: The necessary 50% to win outright, a runoff was held between Perry and McIver set on April 10, 1990. In the runoff, he emerged victorious, garnering 96,649 votes (69%) to McIver's 43,921 votes (31%). During 1990, Hightower's office was embroiled in an FBI investigation into corruption and bribery. Three aides were convicted in 1993 of using public funds for political fundraising, although Hightower himself
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2394-516: The remaining 85,836 votes (2 percent). Gregory, a chicken farmer from Sulphur Springs, Texas , was on the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority with Perry in the early nineties as a Republican but became a Democrat before running against Perry in 1994. In 1998, Perry ran for lieutenant governor . During this election, Perry had a notable falling out with his previous top political strategist Karl Rove, which began
2451-598: The son of dryland cotton farmers Joseph Ray Perry and Amelia June Holt Perry. He has one older sister. Perry's ancestry is almost entirely English, dating as far back as the original Thirteen Colonies . His family has been in Texas since before the Texas Revolution . His father, a Democrat , was a long-time Haskell County commissioner and school board member. Perry has said that his interest in politics probably began in November 1961, when his father took him to
2508-403: The south, and West Dallas Street to the north. About 1,400 commercial properties are within the district. Montrose is one of the older neighborhoods of Houston. The district had a 12.5 cent tax levied per $ 100 of a business's property value. The district uses the funds for business development, cultural promotion, public safety, planning of transportation, and visual improvements. The district
2565-585: The state government was experiencing budget deficits. As governor, Perry was an opponent of federal health-care reform proposals and of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , describing the latter as "socialism on American soil". His focus in Texas was on tort reform , signing a bill in 2003 that restricted non-economic damages in medical malpractice judgments. Perry touted this approach in his presidential campaign, although independent analysts have concluded that it has failed to increase
2622-537: The state legislative chambers, they also advocated for federal voting legislation such as the For the People Act . Governor Abbott stated that representatives, upon return to the state, would be arrested and escorted to the state legislative chambers to fulfill their lawmaking duties. He additionally noted he would use his power to call successive special sessions until such a time as the legislature met quorum to vote on
2679-464: The state's safety net has withered." Perry's office said that Texas represents a model private-sector approach to healthcare. His spokeswoman said, "Texas does provide an adequate safety net to those truly in need... and many individuals simply choose not to purchase healthcare coverage." Perry is anti-abortion and has signed bills with rules or restrictions for abortion procedures and funding for them. In December 2011, Perry said he had undergone
2736-451: The supply of physicians or limit health-care costs in Texas. During Perry's governorship, Texas rose from second to first among states with the highest proportion of uninsured residents at 26%, and had the lowest level of access to prenatal care in the U.S. Perry and the state legislature cut Medicaid spending. The Los Angeles Times wrote that under Perry, "working Texans increasingly have been priced out of private healthcare while
2793-626: The veto would have been overruled, but blamed lawmakers who supported the bill for the deaths of future Texan cervical cancer victims. On July 1, 2011, Perry both had adult stem cell surgery in Houston and started "laying the groundwork" for the commercialization of the adult stem cell industry in Texas. Perry grew up in the United Methodist Church . He and his family were members of Tarrytown United Methodist Church in Austin until 2010, when they began attending Lake Hills Church,
2850-451: The vote and comic/author/musician, Kinky Friedman , also running as an independent, garnered over 12%. In the 2010 gubernatorial election , Perry became the first Texas governor to be elected to three four-year terms, polling 55% of votes to former Houston Mayor Bill White 's 42%. In the 2001 legislative session, Perry set a record for his use of the veto , rejecting 82 acts, more than any other governor in any single legislative session in
2907-592: Was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas , becoming the state's first Republican Lieutenant Governor since Reconstruction . Perry assumed the governorship of Texas in December 2000, after Governor George W. Bush resigned following his election as President . Perry was re-elected Governor three times, becoming the longest-serving governor in Texas history. As Governor, Perry identified as a staunch conservative , enacting conservative fiscal policies , restrictions on abortion and expanded gun rights . Long considered
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#17327759860802964-532: Was not found to be involved in the wrongdoings. Perry narrowly defeated Hightower in November 1990, garnering 1,864,463 votes (49%) to Hightower's 1,820,145 votes (48%). Rove raised $ 3 million to raise Perry's profile, "while tarnishing the name of Jim Hightower" resulting in Perry's name becoming a "household name in Texas—and Hightower's name synonymous with corruption". As Agriculture Commissioner, Perry
3021-502: Was preparing to become President of the United States . He won the office in his own right in the 2002 gubernatorial election , where he received 58% of votes to Laredo oilman and businessman Tony Sanchez 's 40%. He was re-elected in the 2006 gubernatorial election against three major opponents, polling 39% of votes against runner-up former U.S. Congressman Chris Bell of Houston with 30%. Former Republican Comptroller, Carole Keeton Strayhorn , running as an independent, garnered 18% of
3078-476: Was projected to owe $ 17.3 billion by the end of 2012, increasing total state debt from $ 13.4 billion in 2001 to $ 37.8 billion in 2011. The state's public finance authority sold $ 2 billion in bonds for unemployment benefits, and it was authorized to sell $ 1.5 billion more if necessary. Texas federal borrowing topped $ 1.6 billion in October 2010, before the bond sales. In 2003, Perry signed legislation that created
3135-500: Was responsible for promoting the sale of Texas farm produce to other states and foreign nations, and for supervising the calibration of weights and measures, such as gasoline pumps and grocery store scales. In April 1993, Perry, while serving as Texas agriculture commissioner, expressed support for the effort to reform the nation's healthcare, describing it as "most commendable". The healthcare plan, first revealed in September,
3192-552: Was ultimately unsuccessful due to Republican congressional opposition. In 2005, after being questioned on the issue by a potential opponent in the Republican governor primary, Perry said he expressed his support only in order to get Clinton to pay more attention to rural healthcare. In 1994, Perry was reelected Agriculture Commissioner by a large margin, getting 2,546,287 votes (62 percent) to Democrat Marvin Gregory's 1,479,692 (36 percent). Libertarian Clyde L. Garland received
3249-849: Was within the Houston Independent School District . Much of the district was served by Lanier Middle School , within the district. Other parts were served by the Gregory-Lincoln Education Center . At the time of dissolution, a small portion was served by Cullen Middle School; this was formerly zoned to Ryan Middle School . Lamar High School served the entire district. See also: List of companies in Houston See: List of colleges and universities in Houston [REDACTED] Category [REDACTED] Texas portal Texas Legislature The Texas Legislature
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