Chris Turner | |
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Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 30, 2017 –January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Yvonne Davis |
Succeeded by | Trey Martinez Fischer |
Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 101st district | |
Assumed office January 8,2013 | |
Preceded by | Cindy Burkett |
Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 96th district | |
In office January 13,2009 –January 11,2011 | |
Preceded by | Bill Zedler |
Succeeded by | Bill Zedler |
Personal details | |
Born | Dallas,Texas,U.S. [1] | October 10,1972
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lisa |
Residence(s) | Burleson (2009–2012) Grand Prairie (2012–present) [2] |
Education | University of Texas,Austin (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
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Turner previously worked for former Congressman Chet Edwards, [4] and had a career as a public relations consultant. [3]
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]
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