Speaker Turman’s Political Telecast for Lieutenant Governor
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In this political advertisement, Speaker Turman speaks passionately about his intent to push for reform legislation, including equal legal rights for women, loan shark regulation, and strong Lobby Control Act, if elected Lieutenant Governor.
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Filmed: Austin
Filmed: Travis County
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Filmed: 1962
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More About Jimmy Turman
Born in 1927 in Leonard, James A. “Jimmy” Turman served as the 64th Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 through 1963, and the first Speaker ever to hold a doctoral degree. In 1962, he ran for the office of lieutenant governor, narrowly losing to Preston Smith.

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