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Overview:
A former state representative, Turner is now a consultant specializing in rural issues, an active rancher & a community leader. Former leader - TX Farm Bureau & National Rural Health Committee. Former member - school board & chamber of commerce.

Biography:
Bob Turner is a fourth generation Texan from the mid west Texas City of Voss. A former member of the Texas State Legislature, Bob has substantial experience in dealing with government at all levels. Prior to serving twelve years as a member of the Texas House Bob owned and operated a well-known retail store for 20 years and served with distinction in the U.S. Army reserve for 35 years. Community service is nothing new to Turner. He served 17 years as president and member of the local school board, past president of the Coleman Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Coleman County Farm Bureau, as well as Past State Director and Vice President of the Texas Farm Bureau. During his tenure in the Texas State Legislature Bob served as chair of the House Committee on Public Safety and as a member of the House Land and Resource Management Committee. Bob was also a member of the House Veterans Caucus, the Texas Rural Coalition, the Rural Caucus and the Legislative Sportsman's Caucus. Bob was appointed to serve on the Select Committee on AG Policy and the Governor's Task Force on Homeland Security. His colleagues recognized him as a leader on private property rights. Rural health care also topped his legislative agenda. He chaired the National Rural Health Committee and currently serves as Executive Director of the Texas Rural Health Association. He was appointed chair of the USDA Advisory Committee of Animal Damage Control. Mr. Turner established his rural issues consulting firm In January 2003 after retiring from the Texas House. He maintains a long-standing relationship with key leaders of the House and Senate. In lobby/consulting role he is an advocate for rural issues including rural health, agriculture, property rights, water and environmental, and rural economic development. His expertise lies in monitoring legislation, committee activity and implementing legislative strategy. Bob promotes client positions through direct interaction with legislators and their staff, as well as interaction with other elected officials and agency representatives. Bob has been Executive Director of the Coleman Development Company, Inc. for over 10 years. He serves as State Chair of the Texas Rural Partners, an association that coordinates rural activities and growth with U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Bob belongs to the Coleman Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce. He is the music Director/Lay Speaker of the United Methodist Church. Mr. Turner is a member of the Taylor and Coleman County Juvenile Justice Council, Texas Rural Firefighters Advisory Council, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, Texas State Rifle Association and life member of the National Rifle Association. He is a lifetime member of the Texas National Guard Association and the U.S. Reserve Officers Association Bob and his wife Ann farm and ranch in Coleman County. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.

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