Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2023
Last action Mar 3, 2023
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charlie Geren
RRepublican
P
JK
John Kuempel
RRepublican
P
Toni Rose
DDemocratic
Co
Bobby Guerra
DDemocratic
Co
Penny Morales Shaw
DDemocratic
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