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HJR 55, 85th R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.

Last action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Author: Carol Alvarado

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
Crimes--Against Morals
EL PASO COUNTY
GAMBLING
Governor
Legislature
NATIVE AMERICANS
POLK COUNTY
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

House Committee: Licensing & Administrative Procedures (John Kuempel, John Frullo, Charlie Geren, Craig Goldman, Ryan Guillen, Ana Hernandez, Abel Herrero, Chris Paddie, Senfronia Thompson)

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