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Senator Chris Harris: District 9
Occupation: Attorney
Education: Texas Christian University; Baylor Law School, J.D.
Legislative Experience: House Member, 1985-1990; Senate Member, 1991-present
President Pro Tempore, 77th Regular Session
Hometown: Arlington
Party: Republican
First elected to the Texas Senate in 1991 after serving six years in the Texas House of Representatives, Senator Chris Harris represents Senate District 9 comprised of parts of Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties.
Senator Harris is the highest ranking Republican in the Texas Senate and currently serves as Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee. He also sits on the Transportation & Homeland Security Committee and the Economic Development Committee.
During the 82nd session, Senator Harris will work on issues important to Senate District 9 while collaborating with other legislators to balance the budget and complete the redistricting process in a fair manner. His priorities will continue to focus on improving air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by reducing congestion on roadways as well as decreasing the overall level of pollutants from various sources. Harris will address the need to fill the skilled labor shortage by supporting workforce training and encouraging better education practices in public schools and our institutions of higher education. As always, his main goal will be to reduce the burden on the average Texan by keeping taxes low.
As a family law attorney and Chair of Senate Jurisprudence, Senator Harris will bring extensive knowledge of critical issues that will be addressed in this committee. Harris has years of Civil Trial experience in Complex Divorce and Family Law cases, as well as multi-party Commercial and Business Litigation.
As past Chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, the 81st Legislature brought new opportunities to make a positive impact on the state of Texas. The committee covers issues relating to workforce training, media production, the Texas Economic Development Act, hotel occupancy tax and other issues.
Senator Harris has been recognized for his leadership by the National Child Support Enforcement Association, Texas Medical Association, American Cancer Society, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Civil Justice League, Family Law Specialty of the Texas State Bar, Tarrant County Family Bar Association, Fort Worth and Dallas Chambers of Commerce, Retired Teachers' Association, Humane Society of North Texas, Future Farmers of America, Texas Municipal Officers' League, American Subcontractors Association, Texas Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, and Texas State Troopers Association.
Chris Harris was born on February 22, 1948 in Pasadena, California. He graduated from Arlington High School, attended Texas Christian University, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Chris practices family and business law. He and his wife, Tammy, live in Arlington where they reared their family.
 September 26, 2011
Chairman Chris Harris announces he will not seek re-election to the Texas Senate
 August 2, 2011
Senator Harris Named Legislator of the Year by the Texas Family Law Foundation
July 8, 2011
Texas Senator Chris Harris Announces Intention To File Caylee's Law
May 11, 2011
Senator Harris Passes Bill To Promote Treatment Of Lyme Disease
January 24, 2011
Senator Harris Files Common Sense Election Integrity Measure
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District Address |
The Honorable Chris Harris
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-0109
(512) 463-7003 fax
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2001 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste.150
Arlington, Texas 76006
(817) 461-9109
1-866-724-0109 (toll free)
(817) 469-9652 (fax) |
82nd Session Committee Membership
District Analysis: District 9
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