Patrick Rose

Patrick Michael Rose (born October 10, 1978) is a former Texas Democratic politician, who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from House District 45 which comprises Blanco, Caldwell and Hays counties in Central Texas from 2002–2010.

Patrick Rose
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 45th district
In office 2003-2011
Preceded by	Rick Green
Succeeded by	Jason Isaac
Personal details
Born	October 10, 1978 Dripping Springs, Texas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Anna Rose, sons Henry and Charles
Residence	San Marcos, Texas
Alma mater	Princeton University (A.B.) University of Texas at Austin (J.D.)
Profession	Businessman

Rose was born in Travis County, Texas to Kenneth Michael Rose and Bonnie Mae Barton. When elected in 2002, Rose was the youngest member of the Texas House of Representatives. He graduated with an A.B. with high honors from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in 2001 after completing a 106-page long senior thesis, titled "The Realities of School Reform: Educational Leadership Patterns in Trenton's Public Schools", under the supervision of Thomas Corcoran.[1] He then received a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. Rose practiced law with the Ratliff firm in Austin before opening his own law firm in San Marcos. Rose founded Corridor Title in October 2010, and has devoted his professional energies to its growth and success after leaving politics in 2010.

Rose won in 2002 by defeating the Republican incumbent, Rick Green of Dripping Springs, by less than 1 percent of all votes cast. The film "Last Man Standing: Politics Texas Style" (2004) chronicles Rose's campaign and come-from-behind victory. Rose was 24 at the time of his election in November 2002 while Green was 32.

Rose was named to the chairmanship of the House Human Services Committee for the 2007-2008 biennium after he supported Republican Tom Craddick (R-Midland) for election to a third term as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. He was reappointed as chair of the Human Services Committee for the 2009-2010 session by Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio).

Elections

In 2002, Rose defeated incumbent Republican State Representative Rick Green, by a margin of 48.81% to 47.93%, with 3.24% going to Green Party candidate John D. Schmidt.

In 2004, Rose defeated Republican challenger Alan Askew by a much more comfortable margin of 54.56% to 45.43%.

In 2006, Rose defeated Republican challenger Jim Neuhaus by a large margin of 60.12% to 35.83% with 4.04% going to Libertarian candidate Tom Gleinser.

In 2008, Rose defeated Republican challenger Matt Young by a large margin of 59.30% to 37.43% with 3.25% going to Libertarian Tom Gleinser.

In 2010, Rose was defeated by Republican challenger Jason Isaac by a total of 46.09% to 53.90%.

References

• Smith, Amy (2003-07-18). "Wanted Man: State Rep. Patrick Rose tries a difficult balancing act in the new Texas House". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-01-08.

1. Rose, Patrick (2001). "The Realities of School Reform: Educational Leadership Patterns in Trenton's Public Schools". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)