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.
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
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
Chair, Business and Industry Committee
Member, Higher Education Committee
Member, Redistricting Committee
— Awards:
"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
Type: resolution Chamber: lower
Type: resolution Chamber: lower
Type: resolution Chamber: lower
Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Webb Community Park, 1100 Mansfield Webb Rd, Arlington, TX 76002
Thur 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Tue 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT