Chris Harris (Texas politician)
Chris Harris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Hancock |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1991–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Bob McFarland |
| Succeeded by | Kim Brimer |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office 1985–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Roy E. English |
| Succeeded by | Toby R. Goodman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1948 Pasadena, California |
| Died | December 19, 2015 (aged 67) Fort Worth, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Arlington, Texas |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Chris Harris (February 19, 1948 – December 19, 2015) was an American politician and lawyer.
Biography
Chris Harris was born on February 22, 1948 in Pasadena, California.[1] He graduated from Arlington High School, in Arlington, Texas. Harris attended Texas Christian University, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor Law School. Harris practiced family and business law. He and his wife, Tammy, lived in Arlington, Texas.[2] He died at a hospital in Fort Worth on December 19, 2015 at the age of 67.[3][4]
Political career
Harris served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991 and then served in the Texas State Senate from 1991 to 2013. Harris was a Republican.[5]
Controversy
Harris received international attention as a result of a session in the Texas Senate where he confronted a man (who had been in the US since 1988) giving testimony in his native Spanish, interrupting his testimony and demanding, "Why aren't you speaking in English?" Continuing, Harris added, "it's insulting to us", then later, "It is very insulting. If he knows English, he needs to be speaking in English."[6]
Election history
Election history of Harris from 1992.[7]
Most recent election
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 143,501 | 100.00 | +13.44 | |
| Majority | 143,501 | 100.00 | +26.87 | ||
| Turnout | 143,501 | +51.50 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Previous elections
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent)[10] | 81,994 | 86.56 | -13.44 | |
| Libertarian | David C. Pepperdine | 12,727 | 13.44 | +13.44 | |
| Majority | 69,267 | 73.13 | -26.87 | ||
| Turnout | 94,721 | -54.26 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 187,302 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 187,302 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 187,302 | +25.85 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1996
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 154,989 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 154,989 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 154,989 | +19.83 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 30,330 | 77.80 | |
| Jim Lollar | 8,656 | 22.20 | ||
| Majority | 21,674 | 55.59 | ||
| Turnout | 38,986 | |||
1994
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 129,343 | 100.00 | +38.64 | |
| Majority | 129,343 | 100.00 | +77.27 | ||
| Turnout | 129,343 | -40.30 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1992
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Bass | 83,711 | 38.64 | ||
| Republican | Chris Harris (Incumbent) | 132,947 | 61.36 | ||
| Majority | 49,236 | 22.73 | |||
| Turnout | 216,658 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^
Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Chris Harris' Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart.
- ^ "Former state Sen. Chris Harris dies at 67". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 2015-12-19. Archived from the original on 2015-12-20. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ^ "Former Texas Sen. Chris Harris dead at 67". Dallas Morning News. Associated Press. 2015-12-21. Archived from the original on 2015-12-29.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile".
- ^ "'Speak English', Texas senator tells Mexican during heated immigration debate". Daily Mail. London. 2011-06-17.
- ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
- ^ "2004 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Harris was the District 10 incumbent prior to the 2002 Senate district redistricting.
- ^ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "1994 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "1992 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
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External links
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Chris Harris (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Chris Harris