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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.”
Turners’ Bill to Fund Critical Veterans’ Needs Passes House
Bill Passes with Just Minutes to Spare; Huge Victory for TX Veterans
AUSTIN – With minutes to go before a crucial legislative deadline, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 1299, by State Representative Chris Turner, Thursday night. The measure would generate up to $14 million over the next two years to pay for critical services for Texas veterans by establishing a single lottery scratch-off game, the proceeds of which will go to the Permanent Fund for Veterans Assistance (FVA).
Rep. Chris Turner’s Bill to Assist Veterans With College Financial Aid Programs Passes House
Texas Colleges and Universities to Designate Employee to Help Veterans and Family Members Receive the Educational Benefits They Have Earned
Austin – Yesterday the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 3951, authored by Rep. Chris Turner, which states that a Texas public college and university must designate a staff member to be trained in student financial assistance benefits for veterans and their families.
State Senator Leticia Van De Putte and State Representative Chris Turner Spotlight Measure to Help TX Veterans
HB 1299 Will Fund Critical Veterans’ Needs
AUSTIN – Today State Senator Leticia Van De Putte and State Representative Chris Turner were joined by Texas veterans’ leaders for a press conference today to discuss House Bill 1299, which would create a funding mechanism for the Permanent Fund for Veterans Assistance (FVA).
New lottery game may aid Texas veterans
A bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Turner, D-Burleson, was approved unanimously by the House Committee on Licensing and Administration on Wednesday. A companion bill sponsored by Sens. Chris Harris, R-Arlington, and Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, is pending in the Senate.
Rep. Chris Turner’s Veteran Lottery Scratch-Off Bill Wins Committee Approval
Bill will Result in Over $8,000,000 per Year for Services to Veterans and Their Families
AUSTIN – Yesterday the House Committee on Licensing and Administration passed House Bill 1299, which will create a lottery scratch-off game to benefit the Permanent Fund for Veterans Assistance (PFVA). Authored by Rep. Chris Turner, House Bill 1299 is the companion version of Senators Van De Putte and Harris’ Senate Bill 421
Honoring Texas Veterans
Chris Turner believes that our government has a duty and a responsibility to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform and risked so much to protect our country. Chris thinks it’s disgraceful that the current legislature did not pass the bill to exempt 100% disabled veterans from property taxes, and he’ll work to pass it in the next session.
