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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Chris Turner is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 101. Turner was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Turner is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Turner received his B.A. in Government from the University of Texas, Austin. He is a business consultant and worked as District Director for Representative Chet Edwards.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, General Investigating and Ethics Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Higher Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Post-Secondary & Workforce Readiness Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Redistricting Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Select Committee on State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1993-1996

Professional Experience

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1993-1996
  • Owner/President, Persuasive Deliveries, Limited Liability Company, 2009-present
  • Employee, Minyard Food Store
  • Deputy District Director/District Director, Representative Chet Edwards, 2005-2008
  • Campaign Manager, Campaign for Chet Edwards, 2002, 2004, 2006
  • Political Director, Office of State Senator Mike Moncrief, 2001-2002

Political Experience

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1993-1996
  • Owner/President, Persuasive Deliveries, Limited Liability Company, 2009-present
  • Employee, Minyard Food Store
  • Deputy District Director/District Director, Representative Chet Edwards, 2005-2008
  • Campaign Manager, Campaign for Chet Edwards, 2002, 2004, 2006
  • Political Director, Office of State Senator Mike Moncrief, 2001-2002
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 101, 2008-2010, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 101, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 96, 2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, General Investigating and Ethics Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Post-Secondary & Workforce Readiness Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Select Committee on State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Business and Industry Committee

Member, Higher Education Committee

Member, Redistricting Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Government, University of Texas at Austin, 1993-1996
  • Owner/President, Persuasive Deliveries, Limited Liability Company, 2009-present
  • Employee, Minyard Food Store
  • Deputy District Director/District Director, Representative Chet Edwards, 2005-2008
  • Campaign Manager, Campaign for Chet Edwards, 2002, 2004, 2006
  • Political Director, Office of State Senator Mike Moncrief, 2001-2002
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 101, 2008-2010, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 101, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 96, 2010
  • Executive Director, Democratic Party of Tarrant County
  • Founder, Texas 101 Task Force
  • Senior Vice President, Communications, Open Channels Group, 2010-2012

Other Info

— Awards:

  • "Texas Women's Health Champion", American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013.

    "Best of the House" The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT). 2010, 2013.

    83rd Legislative Session Champion of Equality, Equality Texas, 2013.

    New Leadership in Environmental Protection Legislative Service Award, Sierra Club, 2013

    "Legislator of the Year", The Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), 2010.

    "Legislator of the Year" The Vietnam Veterans of America, Texas State Council. 2010.

    "Freshman of the Year", The bipartisan Veterans' Caucus, 81st Legislative Session.

    Texas Legislative Veterans Caucus, 2009 Freshman of the Year

    Eagle Scout

Favorite Musician:

Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles

Favorite Quote:

"Do right and risk the consequences." -- Sam Houston

Events

2020

Oct. 10
Yard Sign Saturday!

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

Webb Community Park, 1100 Mansfield Webb Rd, Arlington, TX 76002

Oct. 8
48th Birthday Roast

Thur 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Sep. 8
Denton County Candidates Fundraiser

Tue 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT