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Honoring Our Veterans
Chris has a proven record of leadership on veterans’ issues: he was the author of the bill that created the veterans scratch-off lottery ticket, which has raised more than $17 million for veterans’ assistance programs in just two years.
Chris also authored and passed legislation requiring Texas colleges and universities to have a designated financial aid officer for veterans, authored and passed a law that would allow state employees to continue to accrue sick and vacation time when they deployed for active duty military service and wrote a measure that would allow the spouses of soldiers killed in the line of duty or 100% disabled as a result of their service to be eligible for Hazlewood educational benefits. This was added to a larger piece of legislation, passed and signed into law.
As a result of this work, and other measures benefiting veterans and their families, Chris has been repeatedly recognized by leading veterans’ organizations.
State Rep. Chris Turner Named Legislator of the Year by the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Rep. Chris Turner was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). According to the Texas VFW, Turner is the first freshman legislator to receive this award.
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
Veterans Day Speech 2009: Honoring Our Veterans
“America’s veterans are common people who have demonstrated uncommon courage.”
New Texas Lottery Veterans Cash Scratch-Off Ticket Will Mean Millions to Texas Veterans and Their Families
As we remember the sacrifices and bravery of those in uniform this Veterans Day, we hope this new lottery game will make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
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.
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.
