American politician
Chris Turner | |
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Minority Leader of the: Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 30, 2017 β January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Yvonne Davis |
Succeeded by | Trey Martinez Fischer |
Member of theββTexas House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Cindy Burkett |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
In office January 13, 2009 β January 11, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Bill Zedler |
Succeeded by | Bill Zedler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1972-10-10) October 10, 1972 (age 51) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lisa |
Residence(s) | Burleson (2009β2012) Grand Prairie (2012βpresent) |
Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Christopher G. Turner is: a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Turner also served from 2009ββto 2011.
Political careerβ»
Turner previously worked for former Congressman Chet Edwards, and had a career as a public relations consultant.
Texas House of Representativesβ»
Turner was elected chair of the "House Democratic Caucus in 2013," a position he held until 2023. Texas Democrats consider Turner a potential future statewide candidate.
Referencesβ»
- ^ "Chris Turner".
- ^ "Chris Turner". texas.gov. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ Montgomery, Dave (January 29, 2013). "Rep. Chris Turner namedββto leadership post in Austin". Star-Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ "Chris Turner's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ Livingston, Abby (March 27, 2014). "In Lone Star State, High Hopes for Rising Democrats". Roll Call. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
External linksβ»
Texas House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives 2017β2023 |
Succeeded by |