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HB 2843 88-0 (2023) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 4100 88-0 (2023) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 155 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees. House: State Affairs Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Legislature | MCALLEN, CITY OF | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SJR 17 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol 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. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Tourism
HB 1537 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 2731 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 133 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. 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. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Tourism
SB 1920 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 49 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. 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. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Tourism
HB 1995 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Amusements, Games, Sports | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2463 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3366 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1997 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1998 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2274 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3925 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3926 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1969 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, including conforming amendments. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Statutory Revision
SB 1971 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas Racing Commission horse industry escrow account. House: Appropriations
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1972 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1973 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the set aside, collection, and transfer of certain money for the Texas Racing Commission. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 111 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 33 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 4640 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 129 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1656 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2701 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of horse and dog racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 76 79-2 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the financing of public schools and reduction of school property taxes through the restricted establishment and operation of video lottery terminals at Texas racetracks licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. House: Property Tax Relief, Select Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2439 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation and administration of the state lottery, including authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to offer video lottery; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1244 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to operation of video lottery machines at racetracks. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1387 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported | Amusements, Games, Sports | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2484 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 333 77-0 (2001) Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2484. Signed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 1118 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3709 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1314 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing, including the regulation of pari-mutuel wagering. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1842 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David | et. al. Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 3481 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to financing of sports venues by authorizing games of skill at certain existing pari-mutuel racing facilities; providing for certain fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1680 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to financing of sports venues by authorizing games of skill at certain existing pari-mutuel racing facilities; providing for certain fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2470 74-0 (1995) Author: Park, Carolyn Relating to amounts set aside from live pari-mutuel pools for the state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 423 74-0 (1995) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the use of certain electronic banking machines at a pari-mutuel racetrack. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Financial--Banks | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1347 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the regulation of parimutuel racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2267 72-0 (1991) Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al. Relating to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1263 72-0 (1991) Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al. Relating to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 205 72-1 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the state's share of the pari-mutuel pool in a horse race. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 79 71-5 (1990) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 58 71-6 (1990) Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al. Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 45 71-6 (1990) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing. Senate: Economic Development Tagged in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2536 70-0 (1987) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the date of the referendum on the question of legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1408 70-0 (1987) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the date of the referendum on the question of legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 27 70-2 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the date of the referendum on the question on legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 25 70-2 (1987) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the date of the referendum on the question of legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 440 69-0 (1985) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs Record vote | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 722 69-0 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the authorization of state-regulated pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing in certain counties, subject to approval by the voters of the county voting at an election; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GREYHOUND RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 739 69-0 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd Providing an opportunity through initiative and referendum for voters in certain areas in this state which the legislature finds to be in need of stimulation of tourism to decide by initiative and referendum if they desire to allow regulated greyhound or horse racing with parimutuel wagering on the results thereof to be conducted in their county; creating Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and the Texas Horse Racing Commission and defining their powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound or horse racing facilities in counties after approval by voters thereof at an election; imposing taxes on revenues of such facilities, dedicating money received by the Commissions and collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GREYHOUND RACING | GREYHOUND RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2328 69-0 (1985) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to a non-binding referendum on the question of legalizing horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 313 69-0 (1985) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 916 69-0 (1985) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Reported favorably with substitute | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | GREYHOUND RACING ACT, TEXAS | GREYHOUND RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 917 69-0 (1985) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to a statewide referendum about, and to the authorization of, state-regulated pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing in certain counties, subject to approval by the voters of the county voting at an election; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GREYHOUND RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 29 69-2 (1986) Author: Gilley, Smith Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the question of horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering on a local option basis. House: Urban Affairs Testimony received in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 47 69-2 (1986) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 49 69-2 (1986) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs Testimony received in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 59 69-2 (1986) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to a nonbinding referendum on establishing a state lottery and permitting pari-mutuel wagering on a county option basis. House: State Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LOTTERIES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 15 69-2 (1986) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of greyhound racing and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Racing Commission and its agents; providing for elections... House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-12/4/86 | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 29 69-2 (1986) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 56 69-2 (1986) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to a referendum on the question of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act on a county-by-county local option basis. Senate: Economic Development Tagged in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 440 68-0 (1983) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing. House: Urban Affairs Placed on daily General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1676 68-0 (1983) Author: Criss, Lloyd Providing for and regulating greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering on the results thereof; creating the Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and defining its powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound racing plants subject to local option; imposing taxes on revenues of such plants; disposing of all monies received by the Commission and all monies collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations. House: Urban Affairs Coauthor authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | GREYHOUND RACING ACT, TEXAS | GREYHOUND RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 440 68-0 (1983) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Point of order overruled | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 917 68-0 (1983) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Providing for and regulating greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering on the results thereof; creating thus Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and defining its powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound racing plants subject to local option; imposing taxes on revenues of such plants; disposing of all monies received by the Commission and all monies collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations. Senate: Economic Development No action taken | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | GREYHOUND RACING ACT, TEXAS | GREYHOUND RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 915 67-0 (1981) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to regulation, licensing and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, pref. bill no. 146. House: State Affairs Record vote | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1496 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 524 67-0 (1981) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2039 66-0 (1979) Author: Bock II, Bennie Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 590 66-0 (1979) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1499 65-0 (1977) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy" Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutual wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Reported from subcommittee unfavorably | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 165 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, Matt Providing for a referendum on legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Elections--Primaries | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HB 1801 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Gene Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1891 64-0 (1975) Author: Sutton, G.J. Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 87 64-0 (1975) Author: Ribak, Abraham D. Relating to authorizing pari-mutuel betting on horse races. House: Constitutional Revision Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 836 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties. Senate: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 837 64-0 (1975) Author: Harris, O.H. Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably substituted | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 47 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating to referendum election on proposals for raising revenue for the support of the state government; providing for submission of propositions on establishment of a state lottery and on legalizing and taxing pari-mutual wagering on horse races in Texas; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LOTTERIES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 597 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J. Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HR 178 63-0 (1973) Author: Lombardino, Frank Creating an interim committee to study the pari-mutuel systems in track operations for horse racing. House: State Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Interim Studies | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Administration
HR 239 63-0 (1973) Author: Cates, Phil Creating an interim committee to study pari-mutuel betting programs of other states. House: State Affairs | Interim Studies | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Administration
HB 1005 62-0 (1971) | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HR 545 62-0 (1971) Author: Swanson, Bill T. | et. al. Creating an interim study committee to conduct a study of pari-mutuel system of horse racing. | HORSE RACING | Interim Studies | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Administration
SR 58 62-2 (1972) Author: Harris, O.H. Ameding S.R. No. 1400 of the Regular Session of the 62nd Legislature to add four members to the committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the pari-mutuel system of horse racing. | Interim Studies | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Administration
HJR 21 61-0 (1969) Author: Ogg, Jack | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distribution one-half (1/2) of the state parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the Legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 33 61-0 (1969) Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum dedications from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 426 61-0 (1969) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al. Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and parimutuel wagering in this state. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 2 61-0 (1969) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distributing one-half (1/2) of the State parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 24 61-0 (1969) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the Legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 420 60-0 (1967) Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al. Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this State. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 10 60-0 (1967) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al. Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 598 60-0 (1967) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to providing for an expression of public opinion on the question of legalized pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in Texas. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 604 60-0 (1967) Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al. Relating to repealing certain articles and providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 49 59-0 (1965) Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al. Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 63 59-0 (1965) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distributing one-half of the State parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 72 59-0 (1965) Author: Price, William Rayford Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing for parimutuel wagering and all other forms of gambling to be prohibited in this State; providing that the Legislature shall enforce said prohibition by appropriate legislation. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 130 58-0 (1963) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al. Relating to creating the Texas Horse Race Board; creating the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, and setting forth its powers and duties; setting an effective date. | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | HORSE RACING LAW | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | THOROUGHBRED RACING PROTECTIVE BUREAU, TEXAS
HB 131 58-0 (1963) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al. Relating to submitting the question of legalized parimutuel wagering in Bexar County to the voters in the first Democratic primary in 1964 for an expression of public opinion. | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 596 58-0 (1963) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to creating the Texas Horse Race Board; prescribing certain offenses and penalties; creating the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | HORSE RACING LAW | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | THOROUGHBRED RACING PROTECTIVE BUREAU, TEXAS
HJR 16 58-0 (1963) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for parimutuel betting at horse races in Bexar county after local option election and prescribing powers, duties and procedure. | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 75 57-0 (1961) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board; levying certain taxes; providing penalties; setting an effective date. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | HORSE RACING LAW | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 777 57-0 (1961) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to submitting the question of legalized parimutuel wagering on horse races in Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Galveston, Bexar, Hidalgo, Cameron, Webb and Midland Counties to the voters in the General Election to be held in November, 1962, for an expression of public opinion. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HJR 4 57-0 (1961) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 53 57-0 (1961) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections; providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 61 57-0 (1961) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in Bexar County after local option election; providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and County, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties. | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 73 57-0 (1961) Author: Butler, Jerry Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas prohibiting the passage of legislation to permit wagering on horse races. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | Legislature | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 51 56-0 (1959) Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis Proposing an amendment legalizing pari-mutuel betting at horse races, providing for maximum pari-mutuel tax, providing for local option in certain counties, apportioning pari-mutuel tax and providing for creation of the Texas Racing Commission. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 411 48-0 (1943) Author: Dwyer, Pat | et. al. Relating to legalizing operation of major horse race courses and fair park horse race course and parimutuel wagering in connection therewith under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission, etc. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 526 48-0 (1943) Author: Leyendecker, Boniface J. Relating to creating the Texas State Racing Commission, prescribing the number of members thereof, defining their qualifications, fixing their terms and method of qualification, defining the powers and jurisdiction of the Commission, fixing the places of meeting, directing the employment of an executive secretary and other necessary employees, and limiting their compensation, and providing for payment of salaries and expenses of the Commission out of the special fund created by this Act and limiting expenses out of the Commission to $100,000 annually. | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 261 47-0 (1941) Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al. Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Texas State Penal Code; legalizing the operation of major horse race courses and pari-mutuel wagering under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission; defining the offense of bookmaking; prescribing certain penalties; creating the offices of Executive Secretary to Commission, State Racing Veterinarian, and Director of Racing and defining their powers. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 733 35-0 (1917) Author: Hardey, F. J. | et. al. Relating to regulating the racing of highly bred horses and speculation thereon. | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE BREEDING COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed


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