Bill:  SJR 17 
Legislative Session: 88(R) Council Document: 88R 1410 KBB-F
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Last Action:02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
Author:Alvarado
Subjects:Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)
Legislature (I0520)
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
Tourism (I0817)
GAMBLING (S1232)
NATIVE AMERICANS (S0441)
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING (S0515)
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0239)
Senate Committee:State Affairs
Status:In committee
Actions: (descending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
S   Referred to State Affairs      02/15/2023     188
S   Read first time      02/15/2023     188
S   Filed      11/14/2022    
S   Received by the Secretary of the Senate      11/14/2022