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State Rep. Chris Turner Reminds College Students to Get Vaccine
New Texas Law Requires College Students to Get Meningococcal Disease Vaccine Before Moving on Campus
HD96: Turner Campaign has over $320,000 in Bank
Zedler trails far behind with less than $25k on hand.
State Rep. Chris Turner’s campaign filed its July Semiannual Report with the Texas Ethics Commission, reporting $191,724 in contributions from over 300 donors for the first six months of the year and an ending cash balance of $321,116.
State Rep. Chris Turner Named “Legislator of the Year” by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Texas State Council
“Representative Chris Turner proved to be a staunch advocate for Texas veterans during the 81st Texas Legislature. …”
Top Law Enforcement Organization Names Rep. Chris Turner “Best of the House”
CLEAT praises Turner as Strong and Effective Voice for Texas Law Enforcement.
Renewed effort in Austin to limit HOA powers
Turner would like to add two major safeguards to the law, including one that would make it impossible for an HOA to foreclose without a court order. He also thinks members of an association — your neighbors — should have the final say and vote whether to seize a house.
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.”
Donations up despite rain
“We are celebrating life tonight,” Turner said, adding that the money raised in Mansfield would have an impact on research that will someday lead to a cure for cancer
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
Under fire, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas offers to cover medical expenses for Crowley baby
Turner: “I commend Doug and Kim for their tenacity in fighting for their son, and am grateful to have had the opportunity to help in this situation.”
Insurance Company Covers Baby Following Pressure
“With you and your story… it went national by Thursday afternoon,” Doug Tracy said. “By Friday Blue Cross Blue Shield was tired of the phone calls, tired of the emails.”
State Representative Chris Turner and State Senator Wendy Davis also backed the family and sent a letter to BCBS of Texas urging them to reconsider their decision to deny coverage.
