Dear Friends & Neighbors,
Serving as your State Representative the last 5 years has been an honor. This is a critical time for Texas' economy. The decisions we make in Austin today will affect Texans for years to come. I am running for re-election because we need thoughtful, conservative leadership for District 126.
As a 5th generation Texan, a native Houstonian, and a 40-year resident of the Cypress Creek area, I understand the issues our community faces. With your continued support, I will work hard to make the community better for our children and grandchildren.
God Bless Texas!
Speaker Joe Straus Appoints State Representative Patricia Harless and Others to The Joint Interim Committee to Study Human Trafficking
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
AUSTIN--- Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) today announced House appointments to the Joint Interim Committee to Study Human Trafficking. Speaker Straus has appointed Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) as co-chair of the committee. The committee members also include Representatives Cindy Burkett (R- Mesquite), Allen Fletcher (R-Tomball), John Frullo (R-Lubbock), Naomi Gonzalez (D-El Paso), Patricia Harless (R-Spring), and Todd Hunter (R- Corpus Christi).
"I am proud to appoint these House members to an important committee
tasked with giving voice to victims of human trafficking," said
Speaker Straus. "The Texas House will continue to work with law
enforcement and human rights groups to end this tragedy."
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The Houston Chronicle Publishes The Following Editorial Written By State Representative Patricia Harless In Defense Of Photo Voter ID
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Making the Case for Photo IDs at the Polls
By: State Representative Patricia Harless
In order for our democratic republic to function and thrive, elections must be free of fraud.
Safeguarding election integrity, therefore, is among the primary functions of state government. The photo identification bill that we passed in the 82nd Texas Legislature is a significant measure to improve election integrity and safeguard against election fraud. Yet, as the U.S. Department of Justice reviews the law for pre-clearance under the Voting Rights Act, a barrage of inaccurate attacks have been levied against our election integrity bill that must be corrected.
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The U.S. Department Of Justice (DOJ) Requests Additional Information On The Photo Voter ID Law
Friday, September 23, 2011
"Although I am disappointed that the Department of Justice did not approve all the provisions in the photo voter ID law at this time, the agencies responsible for the law's implementation will cooperate fully by responding to the DOJ's questions to the best of their ability." Harless added, "With the additional information, I am confident that the photo voter ID law will be fully approved by the DOJ."
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Governor Rick Perry Signs Into Law Senate Bill 14, Which Requires A Photo ID To Vote
May 27, 2011
"We must start by thanking Governor Rick Perry for ensuring integrity in our election process by making voter ID legislation an emergency item for the 82nd Legislative Session. Thank you to Speaker Straus for his leadership and commitment to getting voter ID legislation to the House floor for debate."
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The Texas House Of Representatives Overwhelmingly Passed Senate Bill 14, Which Requires A Photo ID To Vote
March 25, 2011
"We must do all we can to guarantee that our elections are conducted fairly and without fraud. This bill takes a significant step to ensure the integrity of the ballot box, by providing a means to deter and detect in-person voter fraud. I want to thank Speaker Straus for his commitment to getting voter ID legislation to the House floor for debate."
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