HJR 133, 87th R.S. history

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HJR 133, 87th R.S.
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.

Last action: Left pending in committee

Author: John Kuempel
Joint Author: Toni Rose | Charlie Geren | Joe Moody | Sam Harless

Companion:

SJR 49 (Identical)

Enabling legislation: HB 4237

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
GAMBLING
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Legislature
NATIVE AMERICANS
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Tourism

House Committee: State Affairs (Will Metcalf, Chris Paddie, Joe Deshotel, Sam Harless, Ana Hernandez, Donna Howard, Todd Hunter, Phil King, Eddie Lucio III, Richard Peña Raymond, Matt Shaheen, Shelby Slawson, John Smithee) Minutes: April 14 2021

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