79R1237 EMT-D
By: Flores H.J.R. No. 49
A 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 for that purpose.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 8, 2005.
The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing casino
gaming in Texas."