State Sen. Chris Harris

Republican
Current Rating

N/A

Senate District 9 (Retired) - Arlington
First elected 1991

Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index

  • Career: F
  • 2011: F
  • 2009: F
  • 2007: F

About State Sen. Chris Harris

Senator Harris is an Attorney from Arlington, Texas. He attended Texas Christian University and received his JD from Baylor Law School. He and his wife, Tammy, live in Arlington where they have raised their family.  Prior to joining the Texas Senate, Senator Harris served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985- 1990. Senator Harris has served in the Texas Senate since 1991.
Committee Assignments during 82nd Legislative Session: Jurisprudence (Chair); Business & Commerce (Vice Chair); Economic Development; Transportation & Homeland Security

Senate District District 9

State Sen. Chris Harris's Record

  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
Bill Vote

SB 300: Reducing unfunded mandates on schools

Senate Journal Page: 717
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SB 16: Creating new environmental regulations and mandates

Senate Journal Page: 958
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SB 855: Creating new transportation taxes and fees

Senate Journal Page: 976
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SJR 52: Allowing counties to impose gas taxes and motor vehicle fees

Senate Journal Page: 1087
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SB 1123: Loosening standards for mesothelioma lawsuits

Senate Journal Page: 1100
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HB 873: Subsidies for the entertainment industry

Senate Journal Page: 1118
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SB 1071: Providing more transparency for state pension funds

Senate Journal Page: 1180
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SB 1569: Permanently changing UI to appease federal government and draw down one-time funds

Senate Journal Page: 1185
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SJR 48: Basing residential property taxes only on value as a residence

Senate Journal Page: 1453
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SB 841: Expanding Children's Health Insurance Program to 300% of poverty, $66,000 for a family of four

Senate Journal Page: 2072
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HB 300, Amendment 10 by Patrick: Removing gas taxes and fees from TxDOT re-authorization bill

Senate Journal Page: 2977
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HB 2559: Reforming the state employee pension system

Senate Journal Page: 3309
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HB 130: Creating a new, expanded Pre-K program

Senate Journal Page: 3972
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