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89th Legislature Second Called Session
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History for 89(R) SJR 16 by Alvarado

Last Action:
02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Council Document:
89R 5646 BEE-F
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, authorizing sports wagering, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.
Author:
Alvarado
Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)
Governor (I0375)
Legislature (I0520)
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773)
State Finances--Appropriations (I0746)
GAMBLING (S1232)
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0239)
SENATE, TEXAS (V0227)
Senate Committee:
State Affairs
Senate Committee Status:
In committee
Actions are in descending date order.
Description Comment DateSort descending       Time       Journal Page
S   Referred to State Affairs      02/03/2025     141
S   Read first time      02/03/2025     141
S   Filed      11/12/2024    
S   Received by the Secretary of the Senate      11/12/2024