Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.

SJR 65 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas lawmakers to legalize and regulate sports wagering on specific events. The amendment would authorize the legislature to permit betting only through four defined entities: existing sports teams as of January 1, 2025; certain professional golf tournaments held in Texas before that date; active Class 1 racetracks as of January 1, 2025; or their designated partners. This change requires voter approval in the November 4, 2025, election, with the ballot phrasing "authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on certain sporting events." The bill itself does not establish betting rules but enables future legislation to do so.