Perry rental home costs state $750.000
Governor to move back to historic mansion by June
Updated: Saturday, 21 Jan 2012, 3:54 PM CST
Published : Friday, 20 Jan 2012, 6:56 PM CST
Josh Hinkle
AUSTIN (KXAN) - As the oldest home for governors west of the Mississippi, the Texas Governor's Mansion had its share of wear and tear. Built in 1856, the structure housed 40 governors and was in need of an overhaul by the time Gov. Rick Perry moved out in October 2007 .
Perry and his wife Anita packed their bags and headed to an upscale West Austin neighborhood - the Estates of Barton Creek. At the time, the rental they moved into was listed for sale at $1.85 million.
Since then, the state has paid nearly $750,000, according to records obtained from the Texas Facilities Commission and the Texas State Preservation Board – the two entities that have handled the home's finances over the years.
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For all his wasteful spending on this home as well as the cost of his security detail while he wasted his time running for President.