All Entries in the "Legislative Issues" Category
Rep. Chris Turner, Colleagues, Ask President to Send Surveillance Craft to Texas-Mexico Border
Chris Turner joined Rep. Allen Vaught and other members of the Texas House of Representatives in signing a letter to President Obama requesting that operational control (OPCON) of one to two MC-12 aircraft no longer needed for Operation Iraqi Freedom be transferred to the Texas Air National Guard for use along the Texas-Mexico border.
Military officials say wind turbines can stir up problems for bases
“The challenge is finding the right balance between promoting wind power and protecting our military installations.”
Abdallah case highlights battle for tougher DWI laws
Turner: “I think the time is right for the legislature to act on this, and really, really get aggressive with drunk driving.”
State Farm stiff-arms Texas regulators, but insurer says it’s protecting clients
Turner: “Most families in North Texas haven’t seen their incomes go up by double digits this year. … Texans already paying the second-highest homeowners insurance rates in the nation, this is unacceptable.”
Rep. Chris Turner and Governor Perry Announce First Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant
$1 million Grant awarded to Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars; Grant funded by veterans lottery ticket passed by Turner
North Texas Legislators Call for Insurance Reform
“Most families in North Texas haven’t seen their incomes go up by double digits this year, yet these big insurance companies think it’s ok…”
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Chris Turner to Host Two “Paying for College” Seminars
“With the cost of college rising considerably over the last several years, I want to make sure students and parents have the most up-to-date and accurate information on financial aid resources.”
Turner Telegram: Time to start thinking big.
We all know that Texas is big. We’re taught at an early age (I think it’s in the state curriculum for first grade) that everything is bigger in Texas.
State Senators Chris Harris and Wendy Davis and State Representative Chris Turner Purchase First Veterans Cash Lottery Scratch-Off Tickets
New $2 Ticket Will Provide Much Needed Funding for Veterans’ Programs
Supporting Veterans
As a result of this work, and other measures benefiting veterans and their families, Chris was named the bi-partisan Legislative Veteran’s Caucus “Freshman of the Year” and given the Texas Veterans’ Commission “Leadership Award.”
Jobs and the Economy
In order to help prevent manufacturing layoffs, Chris’s first bill signed into law made improvements to the shared work unemployment compensation program, making it possible for many of our large manufacturers and other employers who operate on swing shifts to participate in this Texas Workforce Commission program.
Veterans Day Speech 2009: Honoring Our Veterans
“America’s veterans are common people who have demonstrated uncommon courage.”
