O.H. 'Ike' Harris
Full Name: Orland Harold "Ike" HarrisDate of birth: June 5, 1932
Date of death: July 7, 2021
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Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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S | 8 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (1) (2) (3) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dean of the Senate. (73rd) | Dallas, Tarrant |
S | 8 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 12, 1993 | 71st 72nd | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Collin, Dallas | |
S | 8 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 10, 1989 | 69th 70th | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Collin, Dallas | |
S | 8 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th (4) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Collin, Dallas | |
S | 8 | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th (5) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
S | 8 | Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981 | 65th 66th | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
S | 8 | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 11, 1977 | 63rd (6) (7) 64th | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Senate President Pro Tempore (63rd) | Dallas |
S | 8 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 9, 1973 | 61st 62nd | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
S | 8 | Nov 21, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th (8) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
H | 51-3 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (9) (10) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas |
(1) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal.
(2) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993.
(3) See the Fort Worth Star Telegram, 11/23/1992 ("For the first time in modern history, the dean of the Senate will be a Republican, Ike Harris of Dallas."). Texas Senate, Secretary of the Senate - Memo, January 8, 2002, 'Deans of the Texas Senate', 2002.
(4) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal.
(5) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(6) 63rd Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim R.S., elected 5/28/1973. Senate Journal.
(7) 63rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/10/1973, pp. 12-13. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(8) O.H. Harris, in special election 11/11/1967, took office 11/21/1967, succeeded George M. Parkhouse, died 8/24/1967. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(9) Sworn 11/21/1962. Oaths of Office.
(10) Republican. 1964-1965 edition, pp. 532-533. Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide.
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Senate District 8
Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 Legislatures: 73rd (1) (2) (3) Dean of the Senate. (63rd) Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas, Tarrant |
Senate District 8
Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 12, 1993 Legislatures: 71st 72nd Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Collin, Dallas |
Senate District 8
Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 10, 1989 Legislatures: 69th 70th Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Collin, Dallas |
Senate District 8
Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 Legislatures: 68th (4) Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Collin, Dallas |
Senate District 8
Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 Legislatures: 67th (5) Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
Senate District 8
Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981 Legislatures: 65th 66th Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
Senate District 8
Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 11, 1977 Legislatures: 63rd (6) (7) 64th Senate President Pro Tempore (63rd) (63rd) Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
Senate District 8
Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 9, 1973 Legislatures: 61st 62nd Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
Senate District 8
Nov 21, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 Legislatures: 60th (8) Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
House District 51-3
Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 Legislatures: 58th (9) (10) Party: Republican Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
(1) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal.
(2) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993.
(3) See the Fort Worth Star Telegram, 11/23/1992 ("For the first time in modern history, the dean of the Senate will be a Republican, Ike Harris of Dallas."). Texas Senate, Secretary of the Senate - Memo, January 8, 2002, 'Deans of the Texas Senate', 2002.
(4) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal.
(5) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(6) 63rd Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim R.S., elected 5/28/1973. Senate Journal.
(7) 63rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/10/1973, pp. 12-13. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(8) O.H. Harris, in special election 11/11/1967, took office 11/21/1967, succeeded George M. Parkhouse, died 8/24/1967. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(9) Sworn 11/21/1962. Oaths of Office.
(10) Republican. 1964-1965 edition, pp. 532-533. Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 60th Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 8. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 68th Legislature, 2nd C.S., SR 19. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 87th Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 3. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Background Information on Senator O.H. "Ike" Harris by John C. Heal, Jr. Donated Material.
- Oral history interviews available in Oral History Collection, University of North Texas.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Senate Biographies, 63rd Legislature, 1973.
- Biographical sketch and photo. The Senators of Texas, 64th Session, 1975.
- Memorial biographical sketch and photo. A State of Remembrance, 2023.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 66th Legislature, 1979.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 67th Legislature, 1981.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 68th Legislature, 1983.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature, 1985.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 70th Legislature, 1987.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 71st Legislature, 1989.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 72nd Legislature, 1991.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 73rd Legislature, 1993.
- Harris, Orland Harold. Texas State Cemetery.
Military Service Notes
- United States Air Force, Captain, instructor pilot. Texas State Cemetery.
- United States Air Force. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
Other Resources
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975.
- Notice of death, 7/8/2021. Speaker of the House.
- Mentioned in "Access Through the Lobby," 2/24/1995, pp. 14-17. Texas Observer.
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 1993.
- Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 1975.
- Named 'Most Improved'. Best and Worst Legislators 1981.
Photographs
- Photograph. O.H. "Ike" Harris, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. "Ike" Harris, 72nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. "Ike" Harris, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. "Ike" Harris, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. (Ike) Harris, 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. "Ike" Harris, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. O.H. "Ike" Harris, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 60th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 62nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 63rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 65th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 67th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 73rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 58th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
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