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William Callegari
William "Bill" Callegari is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 132 from 2001 to 2015.
On September 23, 2013, Callegari announced that he would not be running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in the 2014 elections.[1]
Biography
Callegari is President of the Southern Region, Aqua Source Services and Technologies, Incorporated. He has previously served as President of ST Environmental Services Corporation, WC Engineers, Incorporated, and Am-Tex Corporation.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Callegari served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Callegari served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Government Efficiency & Reform, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Callegari served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • House Administration |
| • Natural Resources, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 381 - Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
- HB 751 - Relating to the liability of certain public utilities that allow recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
- HB 874 - Relating to the abolition of the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission and the state employee incentive program.
- HB 1110 - Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses.[3]
Elections
2012
Callegari won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 132. Callegari defeated Randy Brown in the May 29 primary election and defeated Phil Kurtz (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  William Callegari Incumbent |
80.7% | 33,592 | |
| Libertarian | Phil Kurtz | 19.3% | 8,037 | |
| Total Votes | 41,629 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
William Callegari Incumbent |
79.5% | 5,140 |
| Randy Brown | 20.5% | 1,325 |
| Total Votes | 6,465 | |
2010
Callegari won re-election in District 132. He was unopposed in the March 2 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Silvia Mintz and Libertarian Michael Ryan in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 132 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Callegari (R)
|
30,828 | 66.18% | ||
| Silvia Mintz (D) | 14,764 | 31.69% | ||
| Michael Ryan (L) | 985 | 2.11% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Callegari won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 132nd District, receiving 43,817 votes ahead of Libertarian Phil Kurtz (9,334).[4] He raised $194,009 for his campaign.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 132 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Callegari (R)
|
43,817 | 82.43% | ||
| Phil Kurtz (L) | 9,334 | 17.56% | ||
2006
In November 2006, Callegari won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 132nd District, defeating Cesar De La Canal (L).[4]
Callegari raised $203,512 for his campaign while De La Canal raised $0.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 132 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Callegari (R)
|
21,221 | |||
| Cesar De La Canal (L) | 4,527 | |||
2004
In November 2004, Callegari won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 132nd District, unopposed.[4]
Callegari raised $88,321 for his campaign.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 132 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Callegari (R)
|
40,328 | |||
2002
In November 2002, Callegari won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 132nd District, defeating Michael Sotir (L) and Michael Bolzenius (G).[4]
Callegari raised $52,022 for his campaign while Bolzenius raised $1,025 and Sotir raised $0.[8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 132 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Callegari (R)
|
21,079 | |||
| Michael Sotir (L) | 1,488 | |||
| Michael Bolzenius (G) | 737 | |||
2000
In November 2000, Callegari won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 132nd District, defeating Fred Lundgren (D) and Jeff Craig (L).[4]
Callegari raised $204,148 for his campaign while Lundgren and Craig both raised $0.[9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 132 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Callegari (R)
|
48.223 | |||
| Fred Lundgren (D) | 15,230 | |||
| Jeff Craig (L) | 1,576 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[10] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[11]
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2012
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In 2012, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[11]
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Personal
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Callegari is a member of many organizations, including the American Waterworks Association, Federal Water Pollution Control Federation, Louisiana State University Agricultural Foundation Board, Louisiana State University Biological Engineering Advisory Board, National Society of Professional Engineers, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and the Texas Water Utilities Association.[12]
Recent news
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See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow the Money Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Freedom Speaks profile (Archive)
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 132 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- Bill Callegari on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Callegari Won't Seek Re-election in 2014," September 23, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Callegari," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2004 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2002 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2000 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 132 2001–2015 |
Succeeded by Mike Schofield (R) |
