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Chris Announces Grassroots Endorsement List: Updated!
I am honored by your support and know that by working together, we will win this race and give our new district a strong, effective voice in Austin.
A birthday and “The Boss”
My husband Chris celebrates his 39th birthday today. I have always dreamed of giving Chris one of two things for his birthday – a guaranteed national championship for the Texas Longhorns football team or a surprise birthday concert from Chris’s favorite musician, Bruce Springsteen. … Lisa
Tarrant Commissioners Court urged to create third minority JP/constable district
Former Democratic state Rep. Chris Turner of Arlington supported the new map.
“In a county where the bulk of the population growth has occurred in minority populations, it’s only fair that minority voters have increased opportunities to elect the candidates of their choice,” Turner said
The New District 101
District 101 is a microcosm of Texas – it’s a diverse community, made up of hard-working people who want the best for their children and their families. With your help, we can win this race and build a better future for all Texans.
I’m Running
Today I am announcing my candidacy for State Representative in the new District 101.
Texas is at a crossroads. This year, Rick Perry and the Republican supermajority in the Texas legislature turned back the clock on our state in virtually every way conceivable.
About Chris
Chris Turner is a lifelong Texan who has spent his adult life working for the basic principles of the Democratic Party: expanding opportunity for all Texans to have access to good jobs, quality schools and affordable health care and protecting the civil rights and workers’ rights of all Americans.
Proposed ‘Abdallah’s Laws’ would fortify prosecutions, penalties in DWI cases
In honor of 2-year-old Abdallah Khader, state Rep. Chris Turner, D-Burleson, announced two potential pieces of legislation to strengthen penalties for DWI offenders, particularly those who cause severe brain injury. Turner’s proposal, called “Abdallah’s Laws,” would draw a distinction between levels of injury caused by drunken drivers, creating a stricter penalty for injuries that permanently destroy brain function.
State Representative Chris Turner Joined by Chairman Pete Gallego, Local Law Enforcement and Mother of Injured Toddler Announce New DWI Legislation
“Abdallah’s Laws” will Clarify Law Regarding Out of State DWI Convictions and Enhance Penalty for Those Who Cause Severe Injury. “The real tragedy is that someone with multiple DWI convictions was able to get back in his car and drive, which happens far too often with grave consequences. While no legislation can undo the tragedy that has been experienced by this young family, we need to do all we can to provide some measure of justice and hopefully prevent other families from going through this kind of pain and anguish.”
Turner Statement on Tracy Family Insurance Issue
“I commend Doug and Kim for their tenacity in fighting for their son, and am grateful to have had the opportunity to help in this situation.”
