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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, House Bill 2127, enacted in 2023, establishes the |
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framework to create consistency on the local level for ordinances |
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in the State of Texas, ensuring that these ordinances operate |
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safely and in compliance with relevant state laws; and |
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WHEREAS, Card and social clubs are integral parts of |
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communities in Texas, providing social spaces and recreational |
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opportunities for Texans across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, There is a need for standardized regulations to |
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ensure that card and social clubs provide safe environments and |
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reliable operations and meet the expectations of both customers and |
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the community at large; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation |
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(TDLR) has the expertise and experience to oversee the licensing, |
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inspection, and regulation of various industries and |
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establishments across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, It is essential that these establishments are |
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subject to proper regulatory oversight to prevent potential harm to |
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public safety, ensure fairness in operations, and protect the |
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welfare of Texas residents; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby direct the Texas Department of Licensing and |
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Regulation (TDLR) to implement and enforce regulations for card and |
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social clubs in accordance with the provisions of House Bill 2127 |
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(2023); and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Department of Licensing and |
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Regulation shall establish clear rules and procedures for the |
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licensing, operation, and inspection of card and social clubs to |
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ensure their safety, reliability, and compliance with all |
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applicable laws; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Department of Licensing and |
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Regulation is encouraged to work closely with relevant |
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stakeholders, including but not limited to law enforcement, |
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community organizations, and industry representatives, to ensure |
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that regulations are comprehensive, practical, and effective in |
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maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability for |
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card and social clubs across the State of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Department of Licensing and |
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Regulation shall provide regular updates to the Texas Legislature |
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regarding the progress and impact of the regulations, including any |
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recommendations for further legislative action to improve safety |
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and reliability in the operation of card and social clubs; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That the chief clerk of the House forward an |
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official copy of this resolution to the Texas Department of |
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Licensing and Regulation as an official directive of the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |