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Patricia Harless

b. 1963

Texas businesswoman and politician

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About Patricia Harless

Born 1963. Patricia Harless is an American politician.

Patricia Fincher Harless (born November 13, 1963) is a Texan politician and businesswoman who represented the 126th district in the Texas House of Representatives until 2017.

Political career Harless was appointed to the Texas Motor Vehicle Board overseeing the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles by Governor George W. Bush and later re-appointed by Governor Rick Perry, serving from 1998 to 2005.

In 2019, Sam Harless was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for her former district.

Electoral history

2006

2008

2010

2012 Texas General Election, 2012: House District 126 PartyCandidateVotes%RepublicanPatricia Harless (Incumbent)40,311100.00%Margin40,311100.00%

2014

Personal life Harless married Sam Harless in 1985 and has one child. She co-owns Fred Fincher Motors, a car dealership group founded by her parents in 1959, with her husband and previously served as CFO.

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Important facts

Born
13 November 1963, Houston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
LeTourneau University
Positions held
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
Also known as
Patricia Fincher Harless

People in Patricia Harless's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Fred
b. 1993
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Patricia Harless?

Texas businesswoman and politician

When was Patricia Harless born?

Patricia Harless was born on 13 November 1963 in Houston.

What is Patricia Harless's occupation?

Patricia Harless is a politician.

What nationality is Patricia Harless?

Patricia Harless is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patricia Harless

· Wikidata: Q16195107

· DBpedia: Patricia Harless

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