Bill:  HJR 78 
Legislative Session: 86(R) Council Document: 86R 9140 BEE-D
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Last Action:02/27/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
Author:Beckley | Meza | Pacheco
Subjects:Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)
Education--Higher--Finance (I0232)
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance (I0250)
Elections--General (I0310)
Mental Health & Substance Abuse (I0019)
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
GAMBLING (S1232)
LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0454)
House Committee:Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Status:In committee
Actions: (descending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
H   Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures      02/27/2019   12:47 PM  498
H   Read first time      02/27/2019     498
H   Filed      02/20/2019