We strive to maintain a reputation with clients, attorneys and courts for professionalism and proficiency. We seek to aggressively advocate for all of our clients to create individualized, fair and functional solutions.
Admitted to Texas Bar 1971
College: Texas Christian University
Law School: Baylor University (Juris Doctor, 1971)
Texas House of Representatives 1985-1991
Texas Senate, 1991 to present. Currently represents District 9.
AV Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
Outstanding Citizen for Seniors 2007, Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc.
Chris Harris graduated from Baylor University School of Law and was admitted to the Texas bar in 1971. Chris has extensive Civil Trial experience in Complex Divorce and Family Law cases, as well as multi-party Commercial and Business Litigation. Chris served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991, and has been a member of the Texas Senate since 1991. He currently represents District 9, which includes parts of Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton counties.
Awards/Honors CH Awards 2008-present
2007 Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. "Outstanding Citizen for Seniors" Award
2008-2009 Appointment to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force (established by HB 1373, 80th Legislative Session)
2009 Fort Worth Business Press "Power Attorneys" Award
2009 & 2011 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) "Big Voices For Little Texans" Award, for children's advocacy in 81st & 82nd Legislative Session
2009 Texas Association of Business "Fighter for Free Enterprise" Award
2009 NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) Labor and Economic Development Committee Member
2009 & 2011 Texas Family Law Foundation "Champion for Texas Families" Award
2010 Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) Legislative Excellence Award
2011 Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas "Community Builder" Award, awarded by the Arlington Lodge No. 438, A.F. & A.M.
81st Legislative Session 2009 Committee Appointments:
Chairman, Economic Development
Vice Chairman, Business and Commerce
Finance
Jurisprudence
State Affairs
82nd Legislative Session 2011 Committee Appointments:
Chairman, Jurisprudence
Vice Chairman, Business and Commerce
Transportation and Homeland Security
Economic Development
