Is Annise Parker A-List?
NoB
No — Annise Parker is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1997C$0.1M
Elected to City Council
Parker is elected as an at-large member of the Houston City Council.
2004C$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Elected City Controller
Becomes the City Controller, overseeing Houston's finances.
2010B▲$0.8M+$0.5M
Elected Mayor of Houston
Becomes one of the first openly gay mayors of a major U.S. city.
2012B$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Renews Infrastructure
Successfully proposes a bill to renew Houston's infrastructure.
2014B$1.5M+$0.5M
Refuses Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
Refuses to pass anti-discrimination ordinance.
2016B$1.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
Teaches at Rice University
Accepts fellowship to teach at Rice University.
2026B$2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Political Consulting
Parker continues political work as consultant.
Last updated: February 24, 2026