Jim Turner (politician)

James William Turner, known as Jim Turner (born February 6, 1946), is an American lawyer and politician who was the Democratic U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district from 1997 until 2005.

Jim Turner
Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee
In office
January 3, 2003  January 3, 2005
Preceded byNancy Pelosi
Succeeded byBennie Thompson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1997  January 3, 2005
Preceded byCharlie Wilson
Succeeded byKevin Brady (redistricting)
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 8, 1991  January 2, 1997
Preceded byKent Caperton
Succeeded bySteve Ogden
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
January 13, 1981  March 17, 1984
Preceded byEmmett Whitehead
Succeeded byMike McKinney
Personal details
Born
James William Turner

(1946-02-06) February 6, 1946
Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Ginny Turner
(m. 1970)
Children2, including John
Alma materUniversity of Texas, Austin (BA, MBA, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1970–1978
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