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

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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

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, 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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