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Harley Morris-Hintza (born June 25, 1982) is an American politician, businessman, and former musician who served as the West Secretary of Energy from November 30, 2015 to December 28, 2016. He is also the owner of a small guitar shop in Austin, Texas.

Personal Life
Harley Morris was born on June 25, 1982 in San Diego, California to Edwardo Harris (1955-2013) and Emily Williams (1960-). He attended The University of California from 2000 to 2004, and Stanford University from 2004 to 2006. Morris registered with the Democratic Party in 2000. In June 2004, Morris moved from San Diego, CA to Austin, TX because he wanted to pursue a career in music. In July 2004, he became the main bass player for a Country-Rock Band in Austin. Morris played full time with the band from 2004 until 2007, where he became to busy with other jobs. He continued to play as a secondary bass player for the band until 2013. He opened Morris Guitars & More in July 2011, a small guitar shop in Austin. On January 2, 2013, his father, Edwardo Harris, died of a sudden heart attack at age 57. On October 23, 2015, Harley Morris married Lance Hintza, and then changed his name to Harley Morris-Hintza.

Political Career
Morris has been involved in politics for most of his adult life, becoming the Chief of Staff for a Texas State Representative in 2003, serving until 2007, when the State Representative lost re-election. In June 2007, Morris became the Finance Director of the Travis County Democratic Party, helping them gain City Council seats in the 2008 elections. In 2009 Morris received a promotion to Chairman of the Travis County Democratic Party, and quickly became a well known figure among Texas Democrats, especially Texan Progressives. Because of this, Morris became Chairman of the Texas Progressive Democrats in 2013, serving until October 23, 2015, when he was appointed West Secretary of Energy by Governor Robert Francis Kennedy. As of 2016, Morris is running as the Democratic Party nominee for West's 5th Congressional District, facing Republican Rooster Man Dan/Hamilton, and running for West State Senate District 4 unopposed. Morris endorsed Seamus Škoda for President in 2016 and Robert Kennedy for Vice President.