Chris Hurt

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Chris Hurt
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
Assumed office
2019 (2019)
Personal details
Born
(1972-07-05) July 5, 1972 (age 51)
Political party
Real estate broker

Chris Hurt (born July 5, 1972)[1] is an American politician. A Republican, he represents District 82, which contains parts of Lauderdale, Haywood, and Crockett counties, in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Biography

Chris Hurt attended Halls High School in

real estate broker.[1]

Hurt was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2018. He serves on the Commerce Committee, Business Subcommittee, Education Committee, Higher Education Subcommittee, Transportation Committee, and Infrastructure Subcommittee.[1]

In 2023, Hurt supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[3][failed verification]

Political positions

Hurt self-identifies as a

pro-life". He opposes same-sex marriage, and supports gun rights. He opposes illegal immigration and sanctuary cities.[4]

In February 2022, Hurt introduced a bill, HB 254, that would designate "a person who has been issued an enhanced handgun carry permit" as a member of law enforcement. A similar bill, SB 2523, was introduced in the state senate by Joey Hensley. A Hensley spokesperson said the bill would only allow someone to carry a gun where the police can. The Tennessee State Lodge for the Fraternal Order of Police said that it is "adamantly opposed" to the bill.[5]

Personal life

Hurt is married to Dawn Hurt, and they have five children. He attends First Baptist Church in Halls.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Representative Chris Hurt". capitol.tn.gov. Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Meet Chris". chris-hurt.com. Chris Hurt for State Representative. 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  3. ^ Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Issues". chris-hurt.com. Chris Hurt for State Representative. 2018. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Pereira, ByIvan (February 17, 2022). "Tennessee bill would designate some gun owners as law enforcement". ABC News. Retrieved February 17, 2022.