Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 14, 2022
Last action Feb 15, 2023
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Feb 15, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to State Affairs
Feb 15, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Read first time
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol Alvarado
DDemocratic
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