Chris Turner (Texas politician)
Chris Turner | |
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| Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 30, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Yvonne Davis |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
Incumbent | |
| 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 – January 11, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Zedler |
| Succeeded by | Bill Zedler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1972 Sherman, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa |
| Residence | Grand Prairie |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Chris Turner (born October 10, 1972) is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Turner also served from 2008 to 2010.[1] Turner previously worked for former Congressman Chet Edwards,[2] and had a career as a public relations consultant.[1] Turner was elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus in 2013.[1] Texas Democrats consider Turner a potential future statewide candidate.[3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Montgomery, Dave (January 29, 2013). "Rep. Chris Turner named to 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 links[]
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Legislative page
- Twitter account
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Categories:
- 1972 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- Living people
- People from Sherman, Texas
- People from Grand Prairie, Texas
- University of Texas at Austin alumni
- Members of the Texas House of Representatives
- Texas Democrats