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State Representative, District 8
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Cody Harris

Candidate for State Representative, District 8

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

State representative for District 8 (Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson and Navarro counties) over the last four legislative sessions. A fifth-generation East Texan.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Authored law supporting development of the nuclear energy industry.In office

    HB 14 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025).

    HB 14, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Authored amendment dedicating sales tax revenue to Texas water fund.In office

    HJR 7 (2025 regular session); last action 06/02/2025: Filed with the Secretary of State. Joint authors: Hunter, Martinez, Kitzman, Metcalf.

    HJR 7, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to”
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  • Authored bill barring public money for high-speed rail roadway changes.In office

    HB 1402 (2025 regular session); last action 03/31/2025 (House): Left pending in subcommittee. Joint authors: Orr.

    HB 1402, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to a prohibition on the use of public money to pay for the alteration of a roadway related to high-speed rail construction.”
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Environment & parks

  • Authored law on penalties in groundwater conservation district suits.In office

    HB 5560 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025).

    HB 5560, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored law on patient data held by pharmacy benefit managers.In office

    HB 3233 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025).

    HB 3233, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to patient data maintained by pharmacy benefit managers.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Cody Harris on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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