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Tough fights for Texas House shape up in Dallas area
In District 96, Democratic incumbent Chris Turner also is unopposed in the primary. Turner defeated Bill Zedler two years ago …
FM 1187 turnaround in Crowley complete, Turner announces
“Crowley has been trying for over six years to have a turnaround built. It wasn’t until State Representative Chris Turner stepped in …
Vet lottery ticket sales top $5M in 1st month
“I am thrilled to see that the initial veterans lottery game is off to such a great start,” Turner said. “With so many men and women returning from service in Afghanistan and Iraq …
Gambling seems to be paying off for veterans
Sales of the new Veterans Cash scratch-off ticket have exceeded $5.3 million since the game was launched a month ago, according to lawmakers who created it.
Texas lottery game brings in more than $1 million for veterans
Texans bought more than $5.3 million worth of the new $2 Veterans Cash scratch-off lottery tickets in the game’s first month
Downed Power Line Sparks House Fires
“I have a lot of concerns about how this happened in the first place and what steps we’re going to take to make sure nothing like this happens again,” Turner said.
Three Tarrant County legislators draw challengers for 2010 races
Turner: “I look forward to campaigning on my record of working for the people of this district, campaigning on a proven record of fighting for veterans and working families in Tarrant County.
State Senator Leticia Van De Putte and State Representative Chris Turner Unveil Veterans Cash Lottery Scratch-Off
New $2 Ticket Will Provide Much Needed Funding for Veterans’ Programs
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.
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.
Rep. Chris Turner Named House Freshman of the Year by Texas Watch
Consumer Organization Lauds Turner for Commitment to Strong Homeowners Insurance Reforms
