Amend CSHB 2271 (house committee printing) by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumbering the remaining SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:

SECTION ____.  (a) The Texas Racing Commission shall establish a panel to conduct a comprehensive and objective study to determine the economic impact of authorizing gaming at horse and greyhound racetracks in this state other than pari-mutuel wagering on horse and greyhound races.

(b)  The panel established by the Texas Racing Commission under Subsection (a) of this section is composed of 16 members as follows:

(1)  the chair of the Texas Conservative Coalition;

(2)  the chair of the Texas Legislative Study Group;

(3)  the chair of the Republican Caucus of the house of representatives;

(4)  the chair of the Democratic Caucus of the house of representatives;

(5)  the chair of the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures;

(6)  the executive director of the Texas Racing Commission;

(7)  five senators appointed by the lieutenant governor; and

(8)  five members appointed by the governor, two of which must represent the faith-based community.

(c)  Not later than December 15, 2012, the panel established under this section shall prepare a report on the study conducted under this section, including the panel's findings, and provide a copy of the report to each member of the legislature.