Chris Turner (Texas politician)

Chris Turner
Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 30, 2017 – January 10, 2023
Preceded byYvonne Davis
Succeeded byTrey Martinez Fischer
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 101st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byCindy Burkett
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 96th district
In office
January 13, 2009 – January 11, 2011
Preceded byBill Zedler
Succeeded byBill Zedler
Personal details
Born (1972-10-10) October 10, 1972 (age 52)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.[1]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLisa
Residence(s)Burleson (2009–2012)
Grand Prairie (2012–present)[2]
EducationUniversity of Texas, Austin (BA)
ProfessionPublic Relations Consultant
Signature
WebsiteCampaign website

Christopher G. Turner is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Turner also served from 2009 to 2011.[3]

Political career

Turner previously worked for former Congressman Chet Edwards,[4] and had a career as a public relations consultant.[3]

Texas House of Representatives

Turner was elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus in 2013, a position he held until 2023.[3] Texas Democrats consider Turner a potential future statewide candidate.[5]

Representative Turner currently serves on the Redistricting (serving as vice chair), State Affairs, Sustainable Property Tax Relief - Select Study, and Ways and Means Committees.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Turner".
  2. ^ "Chris Turner". texas.gov. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Montgomery, Dave (January 29, 2013). "Rep. Chris Turner named to leadership post in Austin". Star-Telegram. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "Chris Turner's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  5. ^ Livingston, Abby (March 27, 2014). "In Lone Star State, High Hopes for Rising Democrats". Roll Call. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Representatives, Texas House of. "Official Home Page of the Texas House of Representatives Website for Rep. Turner, Chris. Texas House of Representatives". Official Home Page of the Texas House of Representatives Website for Rep. Turner, Chris. Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives
2017–2023 		Succeeded by