Chris Turner (Texas politician) explained

Chris Turner
Office:Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives
Term Start:January 30, 2017
Term End:January 10, 2023
Predecessor:Yvonne Davis
Successor:Trey Martinez Fischer
State House1:Texas
District1:101st
Term Start1:January 8, 2013
Predecessor1:Cindy Burkett
State House2:Texas
District2:96th
Term Start2:January 13, 2009
Term End2:January 11, 2011
Predecessor2:Bill Zedler
Successor2:Bill Zedler
Birth Date:10 October 1972
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.[1]
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Lisa
Residence:Burleson (2009–2012)
Grand Prairie (2012–present)[2]
Education:University of Texas, Austin (BA)

Christopher G. Turner is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Turner also served from 2009 to 2011.

Political career

Turner previously worked for former Congressman Chet Edwards,[3] and had a career as a public relations consultant.

Texas House of Representatives

Turner was elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus in 2013, a position he held until 2023.[4] Texas Democrats consider Turner a potential future statewide candidate.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Turner .
  2. Web site: Chris Turner . texas.gov . Legislative Reference Library of Texas . 14 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Chris Turner's Biography. Project Vote Smart. November 22, 2013.
  4. News: Montgomery. Dave. Rep. Chris Turner named to leadership post in Austin. March 27, 2014. Star-Telegram. January 29, 2013.
  5. News: Livingston. Abby. In Lone Star State, High Hopes for Rising Democrats. March 27, 2014. Roll Call. March 27, 2014.