James Arthur Turman Sr. (November 29, 1927 – February 13, 2019) was an American politician and educator.
Jimmy Turman | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1961 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Waggoner Carr |
| Succeeded by | Byron M. Tunnell |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 11, 1955 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Burr 'Tibby' Wright |
| Succeeded by | James D. Cole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Arthur Turman November 29, 1927 Leonard, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 2019 (aged 91) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | East Texas State Teacher's College |
| Profession | Educator |
He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1955 to 1963.[1][2] In 1961, he served as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.[3]
Early life
editTurman served in the United States Navy. He went to Texas A&M University–Commerce and University of Texas. Turman was a junior high school principal.[4]
References
edit- ^ Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, UT Austin (26 November 2008). "James Turman Biography - Texas House Speakers Oral History - Projects". www.cah.utexas.edu.
- ^ "Texas Politics - Speakers of the House: James A. Turman". texaspolitics.utexas.edu.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov.
- ^ Price, Asher. "Jimmy Turman, former House speaker, presided over broad state sales tax". Austin American-Statesman.