Jerry Patterson

 is a Republican Texas Land Commissioner
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Born: Nov 15, 1946
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Jerry Patterson was elected as Texas Land Commissioner in 2006.


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Jerry Patterson's Biography

Background#

  • Born in Houston, Texas, Jerry Patterson graduated from Texas A&M, in 1969.

  • He has four children and lives with his wife, Jennifer in Austin.

Career

  • Patterson joined the Marines after graduating and volunteered for Vietnam.

  • He retired from the Marines Corps Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1993.

  • Patterson served as state senator for District 11 1993-1998.

Land Commissioner

  • Jerry Patterson was elected to Texas Land Commissioner 11/7/06.

Criticism

  • Jerry Patterson has been criticized for a controversial plan to auction off the Christmas Mountains wilderness to wealthy private individuals even though the National Park Service has expressed interest. He reasons that the National Parks do not allow hunting. His critics say that the private buyers will not allow the public on the land.

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