Jimmy Turman

James Arthur Turman Sr. (November 29, 1927 – February 13, 2019) was an American politician and educator.

Jimmy Turman
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
In office January 10, 1961 – January 8, 1963
Preceded by	Waggoner Carr
Succeeded by	Byron M. Tunnell
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 24th district
In office January 11, 1955 – January 8, 1963
Preceded by	Thomas Burr 'Tibby' Wright
Succeeded by	James D. Cole
Personal details
Born	James Arthur Turman (1927-11-29)November 29, 1927 Leonard, Texas, U.S.
Died	February 13, 2019(2019-02-13) (aged 91) Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	East Texas State Teacher's College
Profession	Educator

He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1955 to 1963.^[1][2] In 1961, he served as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.^[3] He died of a stroke in Austin on February 13, 2019 at age the age of 91.^[4]

Early life

Turman served in the United States Navy. He went to Texas A&M University–Commerce and University of Texas. Turman was a junior high school principal.^[4]