Chris Turner (Texas politician)

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

Chris Turner
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 Texas House of Representatives 101st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2013
Preceded by	Cindy Burkett
In office January 13, 2009 – January 11, 2011
Preceded by	Bill Zedler
Succeeded by	Bill Zedler
Constituency	96th district
Personal details
Born	(1972-10-10) October 10, 1972 (age 52) Dallas, Texas, U.S.[1]
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lisa
Residence(s)	Burleson (2009–2012) Grand Prairie (2012–present)[2]
Education	University of Texas, Austin (BA)
Profession	Public Relations Consultant
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Website	Campaign website

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]