Chris Turner (Texas politician)
Chris Turner | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 2015 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Eiland |
| Succeeded by | Trey Martinez Fischer |
| Member of the Texas 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 – January 11, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Zedler |
| Succeeded by | Bill Zedler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1972 Dallas, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lisa |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |
| Profession | Public Relations Consultant |
| Signature | |
| Website | Campaign website |
Christopher G. Turner (born October 10, 1972) is an American politician who has served in the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat since 2013, representing the 101st district. Turner previously represented the 96th district 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]
He would narrowly lose re-nomination in the March 2026 Democratic primary to Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem Junior Ezeonu.[7]
References
- ^ "Chris Turner".
- ^ "Chris Turner". texas.gov. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Whitely, Jason (March 4, 2026). "Here are the 5 Texas incumbents who lost their re-election races". WFAA. Retrieved March 4, 2026.