Chris Harris
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| Chris Harris | |
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| Texas Senate District 9 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1991 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
Chris Harris has been a Republican member of the Texas Senate since 1991.
Harris attended Texas Christian University and later graduated with a J.D. from Baylor Law School in 1971.
In addition to being a senator, Harris is also an attorney and businessman. During his time in the state senate, he was the President Pro Tempore from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, he was a member for the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1990.[1]
Committee assignments
- Economic Development Committee, Texas Senate
- Business & Commerce Committee, Texas Senate
- Finance Committee, Texas Senate
- Jurisprudence Committee, Texas Senate
- State Affairs Committee, Texas Senate
District 9
Chris Harris represents District 9, which includes parts the county of Tarrant, Texas.[2]
Personal
Harris was born on February 22, 1948 in Pasadena, Ca. He and his wife, Tammy, have five children.
External links
- Official website of Chris Harris
- Chris Harris on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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