Jimmy Turman
| 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 | 
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. In 1961, he served as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. He died of a stroke in Austin on February 13, 2019 at age the age of 91.