Carleton Turner.

• Position: People & Politics - Retirement of Texas Senate Segeant at arms - Brief article

Texas Senate Sergeant at arms Carleton Turner is retiring after 23 years in the Legislature. Turner started in the sergeant's office in 1983 and in only three years rose to the top post. There have been a lot of memorable moments during his legislative tenure, including the now notorious Texas redistricting plan during which 11 senators fled to New Mexico. Another story involves a "shyster" traveling boot salesman who came to the Capitol with the promise of handmade cowboy boots with the Texas seal and left with thousands of dollars in...