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North Texas Legislators Call for Insurance Reform
“Most families in North Texas haven’t seen their incomes go up by double digits this year, yet these big insurance companies think it’s ok…”
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.
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
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.”
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.
