North Texas state Rep. Chris Turner announced Thursday is not seeking another term as chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
The Grand Prairie Democrat says it’s time for change as the party ponders the tactics needed to beat Republicans.
The North Texas Democrat has served in that role since 2017 and seen the highs and lows of state Democratic politics. He acknowledged that House Democrats may have differences in opinion on tactics but are united by values.on Thursday, hours before he told House Democrats gathered at the downtown Austin Marriott hotel for a retreat. “I’ve been a part of so much activity. We’ve accomplished a lot since 2017.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Chris Turner , joined by fellow Democratic Texas state representatives, puts on a mask after speaking at a press conference on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the group's meetings with federal lawmakers on voting rights, on July 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus continue to lobby for voting rights reform in Washington, DC after leaving Texas to block a voting restrictions bill by denying a Republican quorum.
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