Bill:  SB 715 
Legislative Session: 88(R) Council Document: 88R 6843 BEE-F
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Last Action:03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
Author:Kolkhorst | Hinojosa
Subjects:Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)
Crimes--Miscellaneous (I0200)
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)
State Finances--Management & Control (I0748)
Taxation--General (I0815)
TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT (PO61R)
GAMBLING (S1232)
PERMITS (S0011)
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (V2608)
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS (V9941)
LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0454)
Companion:HB 1942 by Leach, Identical
Enabling Information:Enabling legislation for SJR 39.
Senate Committee:State Affairs
Status:In committee
Actions: (descending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
S   Referred to State Affairs      03/01/2023     277
S   Read first time      03/01/2023     277
S   Filed      02/06/2023    
S   Received by the Secretary of the Senate      02/06/2023