Texas Legislators: Past & Present

Jim Turner

Full Name: James W. "Jim" Turner

Terms of Service

Senate, 74th ⁽³⁾ Legislature
1/10/1995 - 1/2/1997
Democrat
Senate, 73rd ⁽⁴⁾ ⁽⁵⁾ Legislature
1/12/1993 - 1/10/1995
Democrat
Senate, 72nd ⁽⁶⁾ Legislature
1/8/1991 - 1/12/1993
Democrat
House, 68th ⁽¹⁾ Legislature
1/11/1983 - 3/17/1984
Democrat
House, 67th Legislature
1/13/1981 - 1/11/1983
Democrat

(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal .
(4) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal .
(5) 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.
(6) 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 .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Photographs

Photograph. Jim Turner, State Preservation Board
Photograph. Jim Turner, State Preservation Board
Photograph. Jim Turner, State Preservation Board
Photograph. Jim Turner, State Preservation Board
Photograph. Jim Turner, State Preservation Board

Other Resources

TURNER, Jim (1946- ). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress .
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 .
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.
Photo and interview with Senator Jim Turner, pp. 10, 27, January 1993. Texas Town & City .
United States Army. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country 2017.