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Jim Turner
Full Name: James W. "Jim" Turner
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Terms of Service top
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Chamber |
District |
Dates of Service |
Legislatures |
Party |
City/County |
Note |
Counties in District |
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5
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Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 2, 1997
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74th
(2)
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Democrat
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Crockett / Houston
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Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Madison, Milam, Navarro, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson
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S
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5
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Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995
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73rd
(3)
(4)
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Democrat
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Crockett / Houston
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Anderson, Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson
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S
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5
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Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993
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72nd
(5)
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Democrat
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Crockett / Houston
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Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Leon, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Williamson
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H
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15
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Jan 11, 1983 - Mar 17, 1984
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68th
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Democrat
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Crockett / Houston
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Grimes, Houston, Leon, Madison, Montgomery
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15
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Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983
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67th
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Democrat
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Crockett / Houston
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Cherokee, Houston, Leon, Limestone
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(1)
In Senate, Stephen E. Ogden, in special election 1/28/1997, sworn 2/4/1997, succeeded James W. Turner, resigned 1/2/1997. In House, Bill Roman, in special election 1/28/1997, sworn 2/1/1997, succeeded Stephen E. Ogden, resigned 1/28/1997 to take oath of office of senator.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2)
74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 4-year term.
Senate Journal.
(3)
73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term.
Senate Journal.
(4)
Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council).
Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993.
(5)
2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1992 due to redistricting.
Texas Constitution Art. III, ยง3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(6)
Mike McKinney, in special election 3/24/1984, sworn 4/9/1984, succeeded James W. Turner, resigned 3/17/1984. First session was 68th 2nd Called Session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Biographical Notes and Resources top
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Biographical Sketches |
TURNER, Jim (1946- ). Representative, TX.
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774-Present.
Biographical sketch and photo.
Texas Senate, 72nd Legislature, 1991.
Biographical sketch and photo.
Texas Senators, 73rd Legislature, 1993.
Biographical sketch and photo.
Texas Senators, 74th Legislature, 1995.
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Military Service Notes |
United States Army, Captain.
Texas Senators, 74th Legislature, 1995.
United States Army. Photo and salute.
With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
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Other Resources |
Relatives: Jim Turner - father; John Turner - son. "District 114 Up for Grabs after Incumbent Falls," 10/25/2018; "For Dallas Democrat John Turner, Politics Is a Family Affair," 1/27/2021.
Dallas Morning News.
"Juvenile Justice Reforms Adopted by the 74th Legislature," by Senator Jim Turner, Fall/Winter 1995, pp. 4-11, including detailed summary of HB 327, 74th Legislature, and school discipline changes in SB 1, 74th Legislature.
Texas Lyceum Journal.
Photo and interview with Senator Jim Turner, pp. 10, 27, January 1993.
Texas Town & City.
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Photographs |
Photograph.
Jim Turner, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
Jim Turner, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
Jim Turner, 72nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
Jim Turner, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
Jim Turner, 74th Legislature, State Preservation Board
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Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol |
72nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
73rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
74th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
68th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
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Committee Informationtop
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74th R.S. - 1995
Criminal Justice
Finance
Finance Subcommittee I
Finance Subcommittee on Veteran Affairs
Jurisprudence
Juvenile Driving While Intoxicated Laws, Interim
Legislative and Congressional Redistricting, Committee of the Whole Senate, Special
Natural Resources
Nominations, Special
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73rd R.S. - 1993
Administration, Special
Committee of the Whole Senate
Criminal Justice
Education
Finance
(Vice Chair)
Nominations, Special
Redistricting, Ethics and Elections, Committee of the Whole Senate, Special
Review of the Central Education Agency, Select
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72nd R.S. - 1991
Committee of the Whole on Redistricting, Special
Committee of the Whole on Redistricting, Special, Subcommittee on Congressional Districts
Criminal Justice, Interim
Economic Development
Economic Development Subcommittee on Insurance
Finance
Intergovernmental Relations
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68th R.S. - 1983
Appropriations
Election Contest, Special
House Administration
Ways and Means
(Chair - Budget & Oversight)
Ways and Means Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight
(Chair)
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67th R.S. - 1981
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight
Ways and Means
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