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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.
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).
State Representative Chris Turner Votes for New Public School Finance Plan
School Districts in House District 96 will Benefit from Measure
AUSTIN – Today, State Rep. Chris Turner voted for HB 3646, which will direct an additional $1.9 billion to Texas public schools over the next two years. The finance plan will increase funding for every school district in the state and increase teacher pay by at least $800 annually.
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).
Rep. Chris Turner Bill Targeting Child Pornographers Voted Out of Committee
House Bill 2397 requires computer techs to report child porn to law enforcement
Austin – Legislation targeting those in possession of child pornography passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development and Workforce Monday. State Representative Chris Turner filed the legislation, House Bill 2397, which would require computer technicians who discover child pornography to report their findings to local law enforcement. Currently, those in over 30 professions in Texas, including photo processors, are required to report the discovery of child pornography.
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
Rep. Chris Turner Passes First Bill in Texas House
House Bill 1637 will enhance the Texas Shared Work Program which creates an alternative option to lay offs rather than permanent job loss.
Rep. Chris Turner Files Consumer Protection Bills
Turner’s Legislation Targets Unfair Insurance Company Practices in Texas
Six years since a crisis in homeowners insurance compelled legislators to make sweeping reforms, many Texans have less coverage but still pay some of the highest premiums in the country.”
— Dallas Morning News, 2/15/2009
Austin – This week, State Rep. Chris Turner filed three bills — House Bills 1528, 2784 and 2785 — to protect Texas consumers from unfair practices by insurance companies in Texas.
Rep. Chris Turner Files Bills Targeting Sexual Predators
House Bill 2396 and House Bill 2397 Will Help Detect Child Pornography and Aid Local Law Enforcement in Tracking Sex Offenders
Austin – In an effort to create added protections for children and communities across the State of Texas, State Representative Chris Turner has filed legislation which targets both child pornography and sex offenders who seek to evade registration laws.
