| 词条 | Scott Turner (politician) |
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| name= Scott Turner | image = File:Scott Turner, Texas.jpg | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = Eric Scott Turner | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|2|26}} | birth_place = Richardson, Texas, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | alma_mater = University of Illinois | party = Republican | state_house1= Texas | district1= 33rd | term_start1= January 2013 | term_end1= January 9, 2017 | preceded1=Raul Torres | succeeded1=Justin Holland }}{{Infobox NFL player | name = Scott Turner | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | number = 29, 21 | position = Cornerback | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|2|26|mf=y}} | birth_place = Richardson, Texas | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 10 | weight_lbs = 180 | high_school = J. J. Pearce (Richardson, Texas) | college = Illinois | draftyear = 1995 | draftround = 7 | draftpick = 226 | pastteams =
| nflnew = scottturner/2503427 | pfr = TurnSc20 }} Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American businessman, motivational speaker and politician, who formerly served as a Texas state representative for the 33rd District, which includes part of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. He is a member of the Republican Party. In 2013, he was named by GOPAC to their list of Emerging Leaders in the Republican party.[1] Before entering politics, he was an American football cornerback in the NFL for nine seasons. Football careerTurner played football at Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas. He then attended the University of Illinois, where he played as their starting cornerback and graduated from with a degree in speech communications. He declared for the NFL Draft in 1995 and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round. Between 1995 and 2004, Turner played for the Redskins, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. Political careerDuring NFL off-seasons, Turner worked as an intern for Congressman Duncan Hunter. After retiring from football, he accepted a full-time job in the congressman's office. In 2006, he ran for the vacated seat of California's 50th congressional district in the 2006 special election to replace Duke Cunningham. In the blanket primary election held April 11, 2006, Turner finished eighth out of 17 candidates.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} After the loss, Turner moved back to Frisco, Texas, where he continued his motivational speaking. In April 2007, he took a job at Systemware, a content management software company, where he is currently director of business development. He also launched a custom men's suit clothing line. In 2012, Turner announced his candidacy for the newly created 33rd District of the Texas House of Representatives. Turner defeated Jim Pruitt in the Republican primary and defeated Libertarian candidate Michael Carrasco in the November 6 general election. He was sworn in January 8, 2013. Turner challenged Joe Straus for role of Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives in January 2015, the first recorded Speaker vote since 1976.[2] Though backed by the Tea Party Caucus, Turner lost to Straus by 127 votes to 19.[3] Personal lifeTurner, his wife Robin and their nephew Solomon reside in Frisco. They are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church. As of 2017, Turner is serving as an assistant coach for the Prestonwood Christian Academy varsity football team. References1. ^http://www.gopac.org/2013/04/gopac-announces-2013-emerging-leaders/ 2. ^{{cite news |last=Batheja |first=Aman |date=November 25, 2014 |title=Last Contested Vote for Texas House Speaker Was in 1975 |url=http://www.texastribune.org/2014/11/25/last-contested-vote-texas-house-speaker-was-1975/ |newspaper=Texas Tribune |location=Austin, Texas |accessdate=December 3, 2014}} 3. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_27313015/straus-re-elected-speaker-all-ep-votes|title=San Antonio Republican Joe Straus re-elected speaker with all El Paso votes|newspaper=El Paso times|date=January 13, 2015|accessdate=January 15, 2015}} External links
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