AUSTIN, TX – Two of Representative Chris Turner’s priority measures to reform property appraisal practices and safeguard public school funding will become law. House Bill 148 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott and Senate Bill 973 will become law without the governor’s signature – both laws take effect September 1.

AUSTIN, TX – Today, Representative Chris Turner was named Chairman of the permanent Ways and Means Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. This new subcommittee is responsible for considering all matters relating to the appraisal of property for taxation. The Texas Constitution requires taxation to be equal and uniform, and to

Fox 4 DFW: Texas Reps. on House Speaker election, new session

By Chris Turner Jan. 8, 2025 One ride-along was on a chilly spring morning in Grand Prairie, the other on a hot summer day in Arlington. Both times, my staff and I accompanied police officers and social workers as they checked on nondescript neighborhoods in and around my legislative district. On

Hi Friend, With the election behind us, my staff and I are focused on getting ready for the upcoming legislative session that begins in January. We have already filed numerous bills and continue to work on getting additional legislation drafted. You can see a list of bills that I have

No doubt about it – last night was really tough in Texas and across the country. I have a few thoughts on that, but first, I want to thank the voters of House District 101 for entrusting me with the continued privilege of representing our community in Austin. I am