Chris Harris (Texas)
Chris Harris is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate representing District 9 from 1991 to 2013.
Harris attended Texas Christian University and later graduated with a J.D. from Baylor Law School in 1971.
During his time in the state Senate, he was the president pro tempore from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, he was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1990. Harris' career experience includes working as an attorney and businessman.[1]
District 9
Chris Harris represented District 9, which includes parts of Tarrant County, Texas.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Chris Harris served on the following Texas Senate committees:
- Jurisprudence Committee Chair
- Business & Commerce Committee
- Economic Development Committee
- Transportation & Homeland Security Administration
2009-2010
- Economic Development Committee, Texas State Senate
- Business & Commerce Committee, Texas State Senate
- Finance Committee, Texas State Senate
- Jurisprudence Committee, Texas State Senate
- State Affairs Committee, Texas State Senate
Elections
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Harris won election to the 9th District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponents Melvin Willms and Carl Nulsen.[3]
Harris raised $991,967 for his campaign while Willms and Nulsen each raised $0.[4]
| Texas State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Chris Harris (R)
|
125,443 | 54.08% | ||
| Melvin Willms (D) | 100,509 | 43.33% | ||
| Carl Nulsen (L) | 5,991 | 2.58% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Harris was born on February 22, 1948, in Pasadena, California. He and his wife, Tammy, have five children.
External links
- Official website of Chris Harris
- Chris Harris legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Chris Harris bio on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by NA |
Texas Senate District 9 1991-2013 |
Succeeded by Kelly Hancock (R) |
