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New lottery game to benefit Texas veterans
“We could help more veterans with transportation assistance to hospitals… fund PTSD counseling services … reduce the shame of homeless veterans.”
Lottery ticket relieves veterans
The new lotto ticket, via a bill authored by Van De Putte and Rep. Chris Turner to benefit the Permanent Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
A new Texas lottery scratch-off game (video)
A KXAN-TV report about the new Texas Lottery Scratch-off game benefiting veterans.
Texas Lottery Unveils $2 Veterans Scratch-offs
Two days before Veterans Day, the Texas Lottery will start selling $2 scratch -off tickets for veterans.
The state on Nov. 9 will roll out Veterans Cash scratch -offs, becoming the first such ticket dedicated to a cause other than public education.
Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D -San Antonio, and Rep. Chris Turner, D -Burleson, said Monday the dedicated ticket was created under a new state law and was a tough sell.
Veterans groups plan to let their members know about the new game.
Lottery game expected to bring in $9 million a year for vets
The Veterans Cash scratch-off ticket is predicted to pour $9 million a year into veterans’ services when fully operational, and $5 million through the end of next August. The tickets will cost $2 each, with a top prize of $20,000.
Officials said the lottery commission has printed more than 8.1 million of the scratch-offs, comparable to other $2 games. Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, and Rep. Chris Turner, D -Burleson, said Monday the dedicated ticket, backed by veterans’ groups and created under a new state law, was a tough sell.
Criminal Justice
Chris authored a measure to require sex offenders who claim to be homeless to register with their local law enforcement agency every two (2) weeks. This was a top priority for law enforcement, who had seen cases of sex offenders claiming to be homeless in order to evade registration requirements. Chris’s bill was combined with an identical piece of legislation during the committee process, passed both houses and was signed by the governor.
Consumer Protection
Chris wrote and worked to pass the legislation that will require residential electric providers give at least 30 days notice that a fixed rate contract is scheduled to expire, allowing the customer time to shop around and select a new contract. During the 81st Legislative Session, Chris wrote and filed numerous measures aimed at making insurance companies accountable for the high premiums they charge consumer
Public Education
Chris co-authored the measure that will provide much-needed increase in public school funding …
Rep. Chris Turner Named House Freshman of the Year by Texas Watch
Consumer Organization Lauds Turner for Commitment to Strong Homeowners Insurance Reforms
Chris Turner: Legislative Highlights (81st Legislature)
Turner authored H.B. 1299, 1636, 3951, 995, 2396 and co-authored H.B. 3646, 51, 4765, and 831
State Rep. Chris Turner Finishes Successful Legislative Session
Turner Named “Freshman of the Year” by bi-partisan Veterans Caucus
AUSTIN- State Representative Chris Turner ended his first legislative session with the passage of several significant measures aimed to aid Texas veterans, protect consumers and enhance economic development in House District 96.
Veterans’ scratch-off lottery game approved in House as time runs out
AUSTIN — A proposed lottery scratch-off game designed to raise money for veterans assistance programs squeezed through the House with one minute to spare Thursday night, gaining momentum in the closing days of the 2009 session.
“It’s just a huge victory for veterans,” said Rep. Chris Turner, D-Burleson, the bill’s House sponsor. “Fortunately, we got to it just in time.”
