By Wilson H.J.R. No. 86 76R8802 GJH-D A JOINT RESOLUTION 1-1 proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature 1-2 to authorize the state to operate casinos and games of chance or 1-3 skill. 1-4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 1-5 SECTION 1. Section 47, Article III, Texas Constitution, is 1-6 amended by adding Subsection (f) to read as follows: 1-7 (f) The Legislature by general law may authorize the State 1-8 to operate casinos and games of chance or skill at a state-operated 1-9 casino. 1-10 SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be 1-11 submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 1999. 1-12 The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the 1-13 proposition: "The constitutional amendment to authorize the 1-14 legislature to authorize the state to operate casinos and games of 1-15 chance or skill at a state-operated casino."