Cyndi Taylor Krier (born July 12, 1950) is an American lawyer and politician.

Early life and career

Krier was born in

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, and spent much of her childhood in Dinero, Texas. She attended San Antonio College and Trinity University before ultimately enrolling at the

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, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1971. Krier was involved with the Republican Party. She received her J.D. degree from

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in 1975 and was admitted to the Texas bar. Krier worked on the staff of U.S. Senator

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and

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Anne Armstrong. She became a private attorney in

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Political career

Krier successfully ran for a San Antonio area seat in the

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in 1984. In the 69th Texas Legislature from 1985 to 1987, she was the only female senator. Krier was elected to a second term in 1988. She was elected to two terms as County Judge of Bexar County, serving from 1993 to 2001.

Later life

From 2001 to 2007, Krier served on the

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in 2002 as a vice president of governmental relations.

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