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[[Marilyn McAdams Sibley]]​

[[Marilyn McAdams Sibley]]​

| residence=[[Austin]], Texas​

| residence=[[Austin]], Texas​

| alma_mater=[[Baylor University]]<br>​

| alma_mater=[[Baylor University]]​

Baylor College of Dentistry​

Baylor College of Dentistry​

Baylor University Law School​

Baylor University Law School​

Sibley's opponents disclosed in 2010 that as a lobbyist he had contributed to two [[liberal]] [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] lawmakers, state Senator Leticia Van de Putte of Sibley's native [[San Antonio]], who later ran for lieutenant governor against conservative [[Dan Patrick]] and state Representative Jim Dunnam of Waco. Dunnam in the spring of 2003 led Democratic lawmakers on a sojourn to Ardmore, [[Oklahoma]], in an ultimately failed bid to deny a legislative [[quorum]] as the lawmakers [[redistricting|redistricted]] the thirty-two seats that Texas then had in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. Otherwise, it was noted that 97 percent of Sibley's contributions had gone to his fellow Republicans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empowertexans.com/node/1285|title=David Sibley: Dances with Democrats?|publisher=empowertexans.com|accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref>​

Sibley's opponents disclosed in 2010 that as a lobbyist he had contributed to two [[liberal]] [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] lawmakers, state Senator Leticia Van de Putte of Sibley's native [[San Antonio]], who later ran for lieutenant governor against conservative [[Dan Patrick]] and state Representative Jim Dunnam of Waco. Dunnam in the spring of 2003 led Democratic lawmakers on a sojourn to Ardmore, [[Oklahoma]], in an ultimately failed bid to deny a legislative [[quorum]] as the lawmakers [[redistricting|redistricted]] the thirty-two seats that Texas then had in the [[United States House of Representatives]]. Otherwise, it was noted that 97 percent of Sibley's contributions had gone to his fellow Republicans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empowertexans.com/node/1285|title=David Sibley: Dances with Democrats?|publisher=empowertexans.com|accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref>​

Sibley carried the backing in the 2010 election of former [[U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]], who had earlier befriended Birdwell, a burn victim of the [[terrorist]] attack on [[The Pentagon]] on [[September 11, 2001]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facethefire.org/|title=Welcome, Face the Fire Ministries|publisher=facethefire.org|accessdate=September 21, 2010}}</ref> Bush's ranch in Crawford was located within the senatorial district. Birdwell, who carried the support of the [[Tea Party movement]], was unopposed for the seat in the November 2, 2010, general election.​

Sibley carried the backing in the 2010 election of former [[U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]], who had earlier befriended Birdwell, a burn victim of the [[terrorist]] attack on [[The Pentagon]] on [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11, 2001]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facethefire.org/|title=Welcome, Face the Fire Ministries|publisher=facethefire.org|accessdate=September 21, 2010}}</ref> Bush's ranch in Crawford was located within the senatorial district. Birdwell, who carried the support of the [[Tea Party movement]], was unopposed for the seat in the November 2, 2010, general election.​

==Background==

==Background==

Prior to his state Senate service, Sibloey was the mayor of Waco from 1987 to 1988, then an appointed position. He was the District III city council member from 1984 until he became mayor for a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waco-texas.com/pdf/council/city-officials-history.pdf|title=City of Waco, Texas, Mayor and Council since 1895|publisher=waco-texas.com|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref> As a senator, he was recognized three times by ''Texas Monthly'' [[magazine]] as among the "Top 10" legislators.<ref name=cook>{{cite web|url=http://sibleyforsenate.com/state-rep-byron-cook-endorses-david-sibley|title=State Rep. Byron Cook Endorsed David Sibley  for May 8 State Senate Special Election|publisher=sibleyforsenate.com|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref>​

Prior to his state Senate service, Sibloey was the mayor of Waco from 1987 to 1988, then an appointed position. He was the District III city council member from 1984 until he became mayor for a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waco-texas.com/pdf/council/city-officials-history.pdf|title=City of Waco, Texas, Mayor and Council since 1895|publisher=waco-texas.com|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref> As a senator, he was recognized three times by ''Texas Monthly'' [[magazine]] as among the "Top 10" legislators.<ref name=cook>{{cite web|url=http://sibleyforsenate.com/state-rep-byron-cook-endorses-david-sibley|title=State Rep. Byron Cook Endorsed David Sibley  for May 8 State Senate Special Election|publisher=sibleyforsenate.com|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref>​

==Senatorial service==

==In the state senate==

 

Former state Representative Byron Cook, a Moderate Republican from Corsicana in Navarro County located within Senate District 22, endorsed Sibley's unsuccessful effort to return to the Senate in 2010. Cook described Sibley as having been "a workhorse" who spearheaded many of Governor Bush's "conservative reforms including tax cuts, economic development initiatives, tougher criminal penalties, and patient rights insurance reform."<ref name=cook/>​

Sibley was initially elected to the state Senate in a special election in 1991 from District 9, when incumbent Democrat Chet Edwards was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]], where he served in a Waco-based district. On November 2, 2010, Edwards was unseated by Republican [[Bill Flores]] of [[College Station, Texas|College Station]]. In 1994, the McLennan County portion of District 9 was moved into District 22 because of extensive redistricting.​

Sibley was initially elected to the state Senate in a special election in 1991 from District 9, when incumbent Democrat Chet Edwards was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]], where he served in a Waco-based district. On November 2, 2010, Edwards was defeated by Republican [[Bill Flores]] of [[College Station, Texas|College Station]]. In 1994, the McLennan County portion of District 9 was moved into District 22 because of extensive redistricting.​

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As a senator, Sibley chaired the Business and Commerce Committee for four sessions. He carried bills to deregulate the telephone and electric industries. Late in 2000, he lost the Senate vote for lieutenant governor by a single ballot, 16-15.<ref name=stutz>{{cite web|url=http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/03/david-sibley-wants-to-come-bac.html|author=Terrence Stutz|title=David Sibley wants to come back to Senate|date=March  17, 2010|publisher=''The Dallas Morning News|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref> The vacancy was created when [[Rick Perry]] resigned to become governor upon the election of George W. Bush as president. Instead the position went to another Moderate Republican and a former Democrat, Bill Ratliff of Mt. Pleasant, in East Texas, who finished the remaining two years but did not seek a full term in 2002. Another Republican, Senator [[J. E. "Buster" Brown]] of Lake Jackson, had also sought the position before the final vote.<ref name=Stutz/>

As a senator, Sibley chaired the Business and Commerce Committee for four sessions. He carried bills to deregulate the telephone and electric industries. Late in 2000, he lost the Senate vote for lieutenant governor by a single ballot, 16-15.<ref name=stutz>{{cite web|url=http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/03/david-sibley-wants-to-come-bac.html|author=Terrence Stutz|title=David Sibley wants to come back to Senate|date=March  17, 2010|publisher=''The Dallas Morning News|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref> The vacancy was created when [[Rick Perry]] resigned to become governor upon the election of George W. Bush as president. Instead the position went to another Moderate Republican and a former Democrat, Bill Ratliff of Mt. Pleasant, in East Texas, who finished the remaining two years but did not seek a full term in 2002. Another Republican, Senator [[J. E. "Buster" Brown]] of Lake Jackson, had also sought the position before the final vote.<ref name=Stutz/>

Sibley, Ratliff, and Teel Bivins of [[Amarillo]] had formed something of a Texas senate triumvirate, known as the College of Cardinals, during the 1990s to make the institution supposedly to function more  smoothly. A Dallas blogger described Sibley's 2010 special election defeat as "unthinkable. He was one of the most talented, smart, and respected legislators.<ref name=unthinkable>{{cite web|url=http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/06/david-sibleys-u.html|title=David Sibley's unthinkable loss|date=June 23, 2010|publisher=dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com|accessdate=September 20, 2010}}</ref>​

Sibley, Ratliff, and Teel Bivins of [[Amarillo]] had formed something of a Texas senate triumvirate, known as the College of Cardinals, during the 1990s to make the institution supposedly to function more  smoothly. A Dallas blogger described Sibley's 2010 special election defeat as "unthinkable. He was one of the most talented, smart, and respected legislators.<ref name=unthinkable>{{cite web|url=http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/06/david-sibleys-u.html|title=David Sibley's unthinkable loss|date=June 23, 2010|publisher=dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com|accessdate=September 20, 2010}}</ref>​

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In the March 2, 2010 Republican primary, Averitt won renomination to the Senate despite his announced intention to withdraw from the contest after the deadline had passed. Birdwell won the special election as well as a lawsuit challenging his residency. Birdwell's Democrat opponent withdrew from the contest.<ref name=stutz/>​

In the March 2, 2010 Republican primary, Averitt won renomination to the Senate despite his announced intention to withdraw from the contest after the deadline had passed. Birdwell then won the special election as well as a lawsuit challenging his residency. Birdwell's Democrat opponent withdrew from the contest.<ref name=stutz/>​ Former state Representative Byron Cook, a Moderate Republican from Corsicana in Navarro County located within Senate District 22, endorsed Sibley's unsuccessful effort to return to the Senate in 2010. Cook described Sibley as having been "a workhorse" who spearheaded many of Governor Bush's "conservative reforms including tax cuts, economic development initiatives, tougher criminal penalties, and patient rights insurance reform."<ref name=cook/>​

 

==Personal life==

==Personal life==

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