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By:  Lucio                                                      S.J.R. No. 61 



SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.               
	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                       
	SECTION 1.  Section 47, Article III, Texas Constitution, is 
amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding subsection (f) to 
read as follows:
	(a)  The Legislature shall pass laws prohibiting lotteries 
and gift enterprises in this State other than those authorized by 
Subsections (b), (d), [and] (e), and (f) of this section.
	(f)  The Legislature by general law may authorize and 
regulate casino gaming conducted by the holder of a license or 
permit issued by the State, at designated locations within the 
state, with the states portion of tax revenue of such casino gaming 
being dedicated to scholarships for Texas students that attend 
Texas public colleges and universities.
	SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be 
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2003.  
The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the 
proposition:  "The constitutional amendment authorizing casino 
gaming at designated locations in Texas, and using tax revenues to 
provide for scholarships for Texas students that attend Texas 
colleges and universities."