Bill:  HJR 97 
Legislative Session: 88(R)
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Last Action:03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.
Author:Geren | Kuempel | Rose
Coauthor:Guerra | Morales Shaw
Subjects:Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)
Governor (I0375)
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773)
GAMBLING (S1232)
GREYHOUND RACING (S4400)
HORSE RACING (S0512)
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0239)
RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0514)
SENATE, TEXAS (V0227)
House Committee:State Affairs
Status:In committee
Actions: (ascending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
H   Filed      02/03/2023    
H   Read first time      03/03/2023     467
H   Referred to State Affairs      03/03/2023   01:58 PM  467