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 Austin, Texas, U.S. | (aged 91)
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | East Texas State Teacher's College |
Profession | Educator |
James Arthur Turman Sr. (November 29, 1927 – February 13, 2019) was an American politician and 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]