2026 Texas General Election

Ebony M. Turner

Ebony Turner For House District 96 - by Michelle H. Davis

Ebony is a criminal defense attorney. She previously worked in the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office for four years, handling thousands of criminal cases; at the Texas Legislative Council drafting bills for the Texas Legislature; as a parole attorney drafting bills focused on criminal and correctional law; and as an adjunct criminal justice professor teaching domestic violence courses.

Ebony M. Turner previously ran for a Tarrant County Criminal Court position in 2022, but did not win.

Supports ensuring Texas attracts businesses that create jobs with fair wages.

Advocates for increasing the minimum wage in Texas to enable residents to afford basic living expenses and achieve the American Dream.

Plans to reform the appraisal process to keep property taxes lower.

As of July 22, 2026, Ebony M. Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports expanding Medicaid to provide affordable healthcare for Texans.

Supports fully funded public schools, opposes private school vouchers, and advocates for full support for teachers and students.

Supports greater support for special needs students to ensure every child receives the education, support services, therapies, and dignity they deserve.

Supports mandatory special education training for all teachers.

Buket Urgen

Ebony Turner lives in Mansfield, Texas, with her son, Isaiah, who has Down Syndrome.

Ebony is a criminal defense attorney. She previously worked as a legislative attorney, drafting bills for the Texas Legislature, and as a parole attorney. She also worked in the Dallas County Public Defender's Office for four years, where she handled thousands of criminal cases. Ebony also founded the Future Lawyers Internship Program (FLIP).

Ebony previously ran for a Tarrant County criminal court position in 2022 but did not win.

Supports creating jobs that pay fair wages.

Economy

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports requiring all schools in the district to offer the same special education services to ensure continuity.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Ellen Fleischmann

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