Senator Charles Perry, a lifelong West Texan, and esteemed CPA hailing from Lubbock, embodies a deep commitment to public service and community betterment. Elected to the Texas Senate in 2014 following two terms in the Texas House of Representatives, Sen. Perry brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. Currently, he serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, alongside his Vice-Chair position on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. His extensive legislative portfolio also includes pivotal roles on committees such as Finance, Redistricting, State Affairs, Transportation, and the Sunset Commission. Furthermore, Sen. Perry co-chairs essential bodies like the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) Advisory Committee and the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund (TIRF), while holding appointments to key water councils by Governor Abbott, underscoring his dedication to securing Texas’ vital resources.
Beyond his legislative duties, Senator Perry has left an indelible mark on his community, serving in leadership positions for organizations such as the Lubbock Boys and Girls Club, American Business Clubs, and Community Partners. His advocacy extends to critical issues of family welfare, evidenced by his tenure on the boards of the National Council on Family Violence and the Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock. A man of faith, Sen. Perry also devotes himself to his church, Southcrest Baptist in Lubbock, where he serves as a deacon. Rooted in his district, Sen. Perry’s upbringing in West Texas, coupled with his academic journey at Texas Tech University, culminating in a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and management information systems, informs his steadfast dedication to his constituents. With over four decades of marriage to his wife, Jacklyn, and a proud parent of a daughter, Jordan, and a son, Matthew, Sen. Perry exemplifies family values deeply ingrained in the Texan spirit, a legacy proudly shared by all members of the Perry family as graduates of Texas Tech University.
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