Rand Harris

Background

About Rand Harris

Rand Harris brings more than two decades of government policy, legislative and budget experience to his clients at RSH Strategies. With strong relationships in political offices, government agencies, non-governmental organizations and public advocacy groups, Rand recently launched RSH Strategies. Through the firm, he provides his unique understanding of state and federal programs, budget, policy, and effective strategies to state and national clients.RSH Strategies delivers customized legislative consulting, government relations, research, and public policy strategies to help clients navigate the complexities of the Texas Legislature, and state and federal agencies. In addition to RSH Strategies, Rand serves as a Senior Advisor to The Jeff Eller Group, a nationally recognized team of public affairs, crisis management, and litigation support professionals.For nearly 25 years, Rand worked in senior roles across state government, including extensive experience on social services and health care issues that affect families and vulnerable individuals. In addition to health and human services, child welfare and elderly and disabled adults, Rand’s experience spans many industries and government sectors including education, immigration, energy and transportation. He has considerable experience with government budgets and legislative processes.Most recently, Rand served as Chief of Staff and Associate Commissioner at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Before his tenure at DFPS, Rand held policy, budget and leadership positions with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Comptroller’s Office, and the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.Rand also continues to teach courses in sociology at Austin Community College for nearly 30 years.Rand holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Master of Arts in Sociology from Texas State University.