Bill:  SJR 16 
Legislative Session: 89(R) Council Document: 89R 5646 BEE-F
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Last Action:02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
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
Status:In committee
Actions: (ascending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
S   Received by the Secretary of the Senate      11/12/2024    
S   Filed      11/12/2024    
S   Read first time      02/03/2025     141
S   Referred to State Affairs      02/03/2025     141