Jim Turner
Full Name: James W. "Jim" TurnerTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 5 | Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 2, 1997 | 74th (2) | Democrat | Crockett / Houston | Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Madison, Milam, Navarro, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson | |
| S | 5 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (3) (4) | Democrat | Crockett / Houston | Anderson, Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson | |
| S | 5 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd (5) | Democrat | Crockett / Houston | Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Leon, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Williamson | |
| H | 15 | Jan 11, 1983 - Mar 17, 1984 | 68th (6) | Democrat | Crockett / Houston | Grimes, Houston, Leon, Madison, Montgomery | |
| H | 15 | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th | Democrat | Crockett / Houston | Cherokee, Houston, Leon, Limestone |
Terms of service footnotes
(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, §3, 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. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 74th (2)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Crockett / Houston
- Counties in district:
- Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Madison, Milam, Navarro, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson
- Legislatures:
- 72nd (5)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Crockett / Houston
- Counties in district:
- Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Leon, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Williamson
- Legislatures:
- 68th (6)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Crockett / Houston
- Counties in district:
- Grimes, Houston, Leon, Madison, Montgomery
- Legislatures:
- 67th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Crockett / Houston
- Counties in district:
- Cherokee, Houston, Leon, Limestone
Terms of service notes
(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, §3, 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. ↩
Biographical Information
- TURNER, Jim (1946- ). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Photograph. Jim Turner, 74th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jim Turner, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jim Turner, 72nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jim Turner, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jim Turner, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 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.
Committee Information
House Committees
- 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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