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HB 194 88-0 (2023) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 431 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 639 88-0 (2023) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the number of temporary licenses to conduct bingo issued to certain authorized organizations in a calendar year. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 668 88-0 (2023) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 732 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 903 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the operation of a quick draw lottery game; requiring an occupational license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 904 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 1024 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1395 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the Texas Lottery Commission establishing at least one weekly lottery game with a drawing held on Sundays. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1497 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General
HB 1542 88-0 (2023) Author: Thimesch, Kronda Relating to certain temporary sales by a mixed beverage permit holder. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | PERMITS
HB 1553 88-0 (2023) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride regulation. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1601 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 1719 88-0 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees and issuing fee permits; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1759 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1778 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1942 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties. House: State Affairs Received from the House | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 1950 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the major events reimbursement program, including event funding eligibility, site selection organizations, and single event and single year classifications. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 2085 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | ECTOR COUNTY | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2138 88-0 (2023) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | RAFFLES
HB 2142 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 2231 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 2252 88-0 (2023) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 2254 88-0 (2023) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts as amusement rides. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2259 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2279 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 2345 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses and the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING
HB 2444 88-0 (2023) Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al. Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2497 88-0 (2023) Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BAY CITY, CITY OF | City Government--Finance | COLORADO RIVER | GULF OF MEXICO | MATAGORDA COUNTY | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2550 88-0 (2023) 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 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--General
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 3216 88-0 (2023) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | RICHLAND HILLS, CITY OF | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3262 88-0 (2023) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to county or municipal regulation of mass gatherings and sports and community venue district duties regarding emergency services and fire suppression; authorizing fees. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | FIRE MARSHAL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PERMITS | Safety | SHERIFFS
HB 3299 88-0 (2023) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 3583 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
HB 3598 88-0 (2023) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call | ALICE, CITY OF | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3649 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the definitions of the criminal offenses of gambling, the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 3742 88-0 (2023) Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
HB 3940 88-0 (2023) Author: Bhojani, Salman Relating to the compensation paid to sale agents for state lottery ticket sales. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY, TEXAS
HB 3946 88-0 (2023) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to eligibility requirements for certain events under the major events reimbursement program and the events trust fund. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4084 88-0 (2023) Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements relating to the sale of concert and other event tickets. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 4090 88-0 (2023) Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al. Relating to the use of revenue attributable to the imposition of a hotel occupancy tax by certain counties for certain venue projects and the period for which certain hotel occupancy taxes may be imposed. House: Ways & Means Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TRAVIS COUNTY
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
HB 4115 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4223 88-0 (2023) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to youth injury mitigation and information training for coaches and youth athletics personnel. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Amusements, Games, Sports | COACH SAFELY ACT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4264 88-0 (2023) Author: Button, Angie Relating to the eligibility of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Championship Series for funding under the major events reimbursement program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4419 88-0 (2023) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--State | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4446 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain licensing and permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or license; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4564 88-0 (2023) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | DEBT | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4569 88-0 (2023) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to single event classification for eligibility under the major events reimbursement program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4805 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4827 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions. House: Community Safety, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 5128 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to certain excess unappropriated money in and reimbursement of appropriated money from the Texas Racing Commission fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 84 88-0 (2023) Author: Morales, Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 92 88-0 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 93 88-0 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 97 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, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 102 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events and requiring the legislature to dedicate to property tax relief at least 98 percent of the net state tax revenue generated from the wagering on sporting events. House: State Affairs Received from the House | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 105 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EL PASO COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
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
HJR 156 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Mary Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 231 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Courts--General | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 463 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against a sports participant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 500 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
SB 643 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 715 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 874 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism | Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 926 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to certain temporary sales by a mixed beverage permit holder. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | PERMITS
SB 1118 88-0 (2023) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 1158 88-0 (2023) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to single event classification for eligibility under the major events reimbursement program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 1582 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | RAFFLES
SB 1639 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
SB 1680 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the definitions of the criminal offenses of gambling, the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
SB 1681 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING
SB 1820 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the prohibited play and facilitation of play of a lottery game by telephone or through the Internet. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1837 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23 | ALICE, CITY OF | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2006 88-0 (2023) Author: LaMantia, Morgan Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | DEBT | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2100 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
SB 2325 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23 | Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 2633 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
SJR 30 88-0 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 39 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 90 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas by authorizing it to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 72 88-2 (2023) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | RAFFLES
HB 205 87-0 (2021) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators. House: Insurance Received from the House | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 371 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art | et. al. Relating to the designation of the day after the Super Bowl as a state holiday. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Holidays | State Employees
HB 393 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING
HB 394 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to Texas Lottery Commission rules on lottery game drawings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 477 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NUECES COUNTY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 647 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions
HB 770 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the regulation of poker clubs in certain counties; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 810 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 817 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the operation of a quick draw lottery game; requiring an occupational license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 938 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 950 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the conversion of all or a portion of a municipal sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a municipal sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Sales
HB 971 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1048 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the financing of certain sports and community venue projects. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
HB 1121 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Taxation--General
HB 1268 87-0 (2021) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride regulation. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1458 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the separation based on biological sex of athletics teams sponsored by a public school or institution of higher education. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1472 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of the Concacaf Gold Cup for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 1517 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain licensed or permitted premises during special events. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Considered in Calendars | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | HOTELS & MOTELS
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 1768 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1855 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1857 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 1891 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2070 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 2132 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of the National Hot Rod Association Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2168 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the repeal of a criminal offense for certain charitable raffle ticket sales by professional sports team charitable foundations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 2193 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2204 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2257 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2267 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits from an Internet website. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2420 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2570 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BINGO
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
HB 2757 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the conduct and promotion of charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 2961 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to certain licensing and permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or license; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2978 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3012 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports teams charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations at rodeo venues. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 3023 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 3141 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General
HB 3339 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3342 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to the definition of illegal fireworks. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3373 87-0 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Arts & Humanities | Governor | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS
HB 3378 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to required agreement provisions regarding the playing of the national anthem for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism | Amusements, Games, Sports | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS
HB 3455 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to separation of students based on gender for athletics teams sponsored or authorized by a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 3682 87-0 (2021) Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3745 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 3813 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose regulations on amplified sound from certain venues. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2021
HB 4042 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al. Relating to requiring public school students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex. House: Public Education Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 4043 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to requiring public school students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex, including a report regarding university athletic participation based on biological sex. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4237 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | 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 4396 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to distributions to the state greyhound breed registry. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4401 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain state and local taxes, including occupation taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HJR 26 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 35 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 37 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 68 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 97 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 102 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; providing for occupational licensing and certification; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
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
HJR 143 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 4 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to provisions in agreements between governmental entities and professional sports teams requiring the United States national anthem to be played at team events. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 29 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on sex and a study conducted by the University Interscholastic League on the effects of allowing a student to participate in an athletic competition designated for the sex opposite to the student's sex. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 274 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Courts--General | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 579 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the eligibility of the Concacaf Gold Cup for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 592 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING
SB 616 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 653 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the payment of franchise taxes by taxable entity that employs or contracts with a professional athlete. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Franchise
SB 660 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 704 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 736 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 776 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with intellectual disabilities access to team sports. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 919 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAFFLES
SB 1155 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 | Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 1265 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to the eligibility of the National Hot Rod Association Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 1362 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1385 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1404 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Arts & Humanities | Governor | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS
SB 1897 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
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
SB 1946 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the rulemaking authority of the University Interscholastic League Senate: Education Referred to Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 2020 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2181 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities for certain projects. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 | Amusements, Games, Sports | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
SJR 36 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 39 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 41 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 146 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 187 87-1 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 212 87-1 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al. Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 32 87-1 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported engrossed | Amusements, Games, Sports | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 192 87-2 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 193 87-2 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 196 87-2 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General
SB 93 87-2 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to an exception to the prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine passports. Filed | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 156 87-3 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 157 87-3 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Filed | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 31 87-3 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to an exception to the prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine passports. Filed | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 78 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 81 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Open Records
HB 115 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a report by certain vessel operators on gambling device payout percentages; providing a civil penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 201 86-0 (2019) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 389 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Courts--General | Safety
HB 412 86-0 (2019) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Holidays | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 494 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 581 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday. House: County Affairs Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Holidays | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 582 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday. House: County Affairs Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 687 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
HB 882 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the duration of a bingo occasion. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO
HB 892 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to county regulation of game rooms. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GAMBLING | Safety
HB 897 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an amusement ride. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 914 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of bingo games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--City | Taxation--County
HB 915 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday. House: County Affairs Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 967 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to tickets used to play pull-tab bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO
HB 1031 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1037 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Amusements, Games, Sports | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1129 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GAMBLING | TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1154 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain licensed or permitted premises during special events. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | HOTELS & MOTELS
HB 1164 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Religion | Weapons
HB 1167 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1186 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BINGO
HB 1275 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Taxation--General
HB 1403 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to insurance coverage and certification requirements for a person conducting amusement ride inspections. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1404 86-0 (2019) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | GAMBLING | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1476 86-0 (2019) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING
HB 1533 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to a political subdivision's adoption of zoning regulations for certain coin-operated machines. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions
HB 1544 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to fantasy sports contests. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1775 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the elements of certain criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners, and defenses to prosecution for those criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | GAMBLING
HB 1790 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a study on state lottery advertisement and promotion. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOTTERY, TEXAS
HB 1965 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Sales
HB 1972 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to municipal regulation of game rooms and amusement redemption machines. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--General
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 2156 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2281 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a stadium or athletic facility leased to a nonprofit or private entity by a school district. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts
HB 2289 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the creation of the amusement ride regulation advisory board; providing authority to increase a fee. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2299 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2303 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | GAMBLING
HB 2359 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to authorize tax incentives for the development of property for gambling purposes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GAMBLING | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2402 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HORSES
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 2665 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2669 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
HB 2748 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al. Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks. House: County Affairs Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 2823 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3043 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3160 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 3197 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3213 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the eligibility of certain exhibitions and festivals to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | 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
HB 3386 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Sales
HB 3431 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to a prohibition on lottery advertisement and promotion in certain low income counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Highways | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3472 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to a rodeo hosted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; authorizing a fee. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HUNTSVILLE, CITY OF
HB 3787 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 3796 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--General
HB 4034 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the use of money in the state lottery account for education. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 4042 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4131 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4174 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Statutory Revision
HB 4203 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4275 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4448 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft. House: State Affairs Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 18 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 36 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HJR 49 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GAMBLING | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 55 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 61 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 67 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 68 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 78 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 230 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
SB 318 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter | et. al. Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 376 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to criminal offenses applicable to and authorized uses of gambling devices, including eight-liners. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | GAMBLING
SB 402 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | Open Records
SB 567 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the duration of a bingo occasion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO
SB 731 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to fantasy sports contests. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 832 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 889 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
SB 1127 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the regulation of certain professional services provided to student athletes. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1133 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1270 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1273 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. Senate: Finance Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Sales
SB 1319 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
SB 1393 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Returned to committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1431 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HORSES
SB 1469 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to municipal regulation of game rooms and amusement redemption machines. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--General
SB 1470 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to a political subdivision's adoption of zoning regulations for certain coin-operated machines. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions
SB 1495 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1525 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
SB 1710 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling on riverboats and boats operated on bays of this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BOATS & BOATING | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1711 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling in certain communities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--General | Historic Preservation & Museums | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1798 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--General | Taxation--Sales
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 2092 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to county regulation of game rooms. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
SB 2095 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | GAMBLING
SB 2098 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING
SB 2182 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 2194 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | GULF OF MEXICO | HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2249 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create sports and community venue districts and to authorize and finance certain sports and community venue projects; authorizing a tax. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
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
SB 2356 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--General
SJR 41 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General
SJR 42 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | JEFFERSON COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HB 41 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | JUNETEENTH | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 59 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 255 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 349 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Open Records
HB 412 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 446 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 465 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or educational institutions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 487 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
HB 554 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Holidays | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 873 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | RESTAURANTS | Weapons
HB 874 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a charitable raffle ticket awarded as a bingo prize. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 894 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 986 85-0 (2017) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1106 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1110 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1252 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to authorize tax incentives for the development of property for gambling purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GAMBLING | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1405 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1417 85-0 (2017) Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al. Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 1418 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring the registration of fantasy game operators; requiring a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1422 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1424 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 1457 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to fantasy sports contests. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1555 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sale of lottery tickets by certain wine and beer retailers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES
HB 1708 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BINGO
HB 1806 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1900 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to a prohibition on lottery advertisement and promotion in certain low income counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Highways | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2354 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the use and allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | BUDA, CITY OF | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2445 85-0 (2017) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes by and the collection and use of certain tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties, including the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel and hotel and convention center projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | DENTON, CITY OF | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism
HB 2475 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Sales
HB 2541 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2562 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings and admissions to certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | Taxation--Sales
HB 2577 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the regulation of bingo games; authorizing fee refunds. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2578 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the elimination of certain fees for licensure and the disposition of certain fees collected by the Texas Lottery Commission under the Bingo Enabling Act. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2644 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GAMBLING | Governor | TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2741 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 2764 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 2828 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain sweepstakes in this state. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Business & Commerce--General
HB 2909 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to reports on and the regulation of certain licensed activities and related organizations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2953 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the definition of a public entertainment facility and the promotion, sponsorship, or advertising of an entertainment event or venue or alcoholic beverage at certain governmentally owned public entertainment facilities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee | ADVERTISING | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2957 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Amusements, Games, Sports | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3005 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to certain promotional activities on the premises of a retailer of alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 3010 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to authorizing and financing certain sports and community venue projects. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | AIRPORTS | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 3125 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | RAFFLES
HB 3206 85-0 (2017) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 3286 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING
HB 3294 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eligibility of events, including certain NASCAR events, to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3366 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 3453 85-0 (2017) Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General
HB 3484 85-0 (2017) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism
HB 3611 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the termination of the entitlement of the state, a county, and certain municipalities to a share of a bingo prize fee collected in counties where certain illegal gambling occurs to the detriment of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions
HB 3698 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the ineligibility of certain governmental entities that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of immigration laws to participate in and receive funds from the major events reimbursement program. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 3728 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al. Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--General | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
HB 3973 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3989 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the locations where a person may openly carry a holstered handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Weapons
HB 4029 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4109 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--General
HB 4123 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Water--General
HB 4129 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to disciplinary action against bingo operators and bingo registry workers for prohibited conduct and criminal convictions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4136 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4155 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the regulation of athlete agents. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4187 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of revenue from municipal hotel occupancy taxes for a sports facility or field in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HJR 23 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 55 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol 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. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | 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
HJR 59 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 81 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 90 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HJR 91 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize additional professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles at additional venues. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 107 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 119 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 105 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 106 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | GAMBLING
SB 116 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 119 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 155 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to requirements for participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League, including a sudden cardiac arrest awareness form. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed | Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 389 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Major Events reimbursement program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 390 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Motor Sports Racing trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 391 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Events trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 392 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Major Events Trust fund, the Events trust fund, and the Motor Sports Racing trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 549 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/18 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 658 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
SB 849 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 856 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BINGO
SB 859 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 884 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to use county revenue or incur debt to improve or redevelop certain sports facilities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 888 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the sale of lottery tickets by certain wine and beer retailers. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES
SB 1097 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1136 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--Finance | MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1176 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a water park permit in the Alcoholic Beverage Code; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | PERMITS | WINE & WINERIES
SB 1337 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
SB 1432 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Water--General
SB 1447 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 1519 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the definition of a public entertainment facility and the promotion, sponsorship, or advertising of an entertainment event or venue or alcoholic beverage at certain governmentally owned public entertainment facilities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | ADVERTISING | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 1539 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported | Amusements, Games, Sports | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
SB 1804 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1949 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the regulation of certain sweepstakes in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Business & Commerce--General
SB 1962 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings and admissions to certain amusement services. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 1970 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to fantasy sports contests. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 2000 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 2035 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the regulation of athlete agents. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2056 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2158 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the requirements for a mass gathering or outdoor music festival permit. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Environment--Solid Waste | LITTER | PERMITS
SJR 39 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 49 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 204 85-1 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 108 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 336 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 367 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 410 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 653 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of money laundering involving the proceeds of the offense of possession of a gambling device or gambling equipment or paraphernalia. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | MONEY LAUNDERING
HB 677 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 767 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 779 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 785 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General
HB 854 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the abolishment of the state lottery. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 900 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 902 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 975 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT | RAFFLES
HB 1040 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 1213 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1292 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 1302 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to fees imposed for the operation of amusement rides. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1318 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--Presidential
HB 1385 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; providing penalties; imposing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1412 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 1440 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General
HB 1504 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a lottery prize winner's choice to remain anonymous on authorization to withhold five percent of winnings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1829 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1830 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING | PERMITS
HB 1860 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Safety
HB 1905 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, and to the repeal of certain of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
HB 1917 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain licensed or permitted premises during special events. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | HOTELS & MOTELS
HB 1929 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15 | Aging | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Finance | DALLAS COUNTY | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1950 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a municipality's or county's eligibility to receive money disbursed from a local events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance
HB 2074 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association finals event to receive funding through a major events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2114 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax. House: Ways & Means Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--General | Taxation--Inheritance
HB 2212 84-0 (2015) Author: Wray, John | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain state taxes; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2329 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2339 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | OPEN CONTAINERS
HB 2342 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2490 84-0 (2015) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2642 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and regulation by counties of amusement redemption machine game rooms on bingo premises; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees and taxes; creating civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMITS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2745 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the frequency restrictions on charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAFFLES
HB 2784 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate camping on public beaches; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2786 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to incentives for the production of video games. House: Economic & Small Business Development No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3029 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3315 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board and allowing the board to address a broader range of issues. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3359 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to requirements for coaches of youth sports programs. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3402 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a venue district to act as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county for purposes of games or event trust funds; authorizing a fee. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3477 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to restrictions on event ticket sales. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | TICKET SCALPING
HB 3595 84-0 (2015) Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | VICTORIA, CITY OF
HB 3613 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to a Pan American Games trust fund, an Olympic Games trust fund, a Major Events trust fund, a Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and an Events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events, and to the abolishment of the special event trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Tourism
HB 3615 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Finance | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism
HB 3629 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to use and allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues for certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism
HB 3667 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Taxation--State
HB 3772 84-0 (2015) Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to construct, enhance, upgrade, and maintain arenas, sports facilities, and fields in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | FRIO RIVER | PECOS RIVER | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3839 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 4010 84-0 (2015) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4019 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the operation of a sports betting website and the placement of a bet through a sports betting website; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | GAMBLING | INTERNET
HB 4040 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the licensing and regulation of sports betting web sites, providing penalties; requiring a license; allowing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HJR 22 84-0 (2015) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 40 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. 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. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 59 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 73 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Filed with the Secretary of State | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 92 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 105 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Legislature | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 129 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 142 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HR 3374 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 866. Reported enrolled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 48 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the events eligible for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 235 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 293 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 397 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 541 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--Presidential
SB 601 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General
SB 602 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. Senate: Education Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 633 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15 | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 651 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to an audit of Major Events trust funds conducted by the state auditor. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 682 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism
SB 752 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--General | Taxation--Inheritance
SB 759 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the repeal of certain state taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Returned to committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 802 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | OPEN CONTAINERS
SB 866 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 898 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT | RAFFLES
SB 1027 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to refunding certain taxes remitted by racing associations in consideration for enhancing racing purses. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Taxation--State
SB 1078 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1100 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals Event for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1156 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events trust fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 | PAN AMERICAN GAMES
SB 1210 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General
SB 1319 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requirements for coaches of youth sports programs. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 1495 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance, upgrade, and maintain sports facilities and fields in certain municipalities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1800 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the computation of cost of goods for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1972 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Safety
SJR 31 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands, and reducing the number of illegal gambling machines. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 34 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 39 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 51 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1050 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 866. Reported enrolled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 42 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of gambling and keeping a gambling place. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING
HB 109 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 137 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, the penalty for gambling promotion, and the prosecution of certain gambling offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GAMBLING
HB 292 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2013 | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 394 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 515 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to the remittance of certain taxes and fees and the allocation of certain state money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
HB 778 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 1019 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to conforming the eligibility under a major events trust fund of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision postseason event with the changes to the Bowl Championship Series system. House: Economic & Small Business Development Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Athletics | Taxation--General
HB 1062 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the remittance dates of certain taxes and fees and the allocation dates of certain state money. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
HB 1127 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1186 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the Texas Racing Commission's ability to share investigatory information with other state regulatory agencies. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1187 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the power of stewards or judges to impose penalties under the Texas Racing Act; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 | Amusements, Games, Sports | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1270 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Health--Indigent Health Care | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1319 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1443 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas." House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | BATTLESHIP TEXAS | LOTTERIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1551 83-0 (2013) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
HB 1812 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the events eligible to receive funding through a major events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--General | TRUSTS
HB 1908 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to sports and community venue projects. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13 | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | County Government--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1919 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the defenses to prosecution of certain gambling offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING | INTERNET
HB 2027 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2098 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authorization and regulation of social poker establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL POKER GAMING ACT OF 2013
HB 2123 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PERMITS
HB 2197 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties; imposing and changing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2375 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the authorization of racetrack extension locations, providing rulemaking authority to the commission and comptroller, and providing for administrative penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2489 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2603 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2729 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2974 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the short-term motor vehicle rental tax used to finance certain athletic events. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | RENTAL CARS | Taxation--City | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3012 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 3041 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Arts & Humanities | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--District | TICKET SCALPING
HB 3182 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to changing eligibility requirements, limiting disbursements for eligible expenses and changing reporting requirements under the major events trust fund and events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3476 83-0 (2013) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 3504 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to certain promotional activities on the premises of a retailer of alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
HB 3529 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3782 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the major events and events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HJR 25 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 27 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol 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. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 98 83-0 (2013) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 117 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Legislature | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 121 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | 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 Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 131 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 141 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Electronic Information Systems | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 55 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 210 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties; imposing fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 282 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 398 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to conforming the eligibility under a major events trust fund of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision postseason event with the changes to the Bowl Championship Series system. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Athletics | Taxation--General
SB 433 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 559 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the remittance dates of certain taxes and fees and the allocation dates of certain state money. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
SB 618 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 | Amusements, Games, Sports | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
SB 663 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 765 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the establishment and duties of an event oversight committee for an event eligible to receive funding through a major events trust fund; limiting payments from the fund to reimbursement for attracting unique events to Texas. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | FURNITURE & FIXTURES
SB 789 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 799 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties; imposing fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 871 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1103 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1132 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to certain gaming conducted in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1340 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the temporary operation of a racetrack extension location. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1371 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1392 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to an audit by the state auditor and a study by the comptroller of the events trust funds. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1450 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1494 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of horse and greyhound racing; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Drugs | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1503 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1558 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the sale of event tickets. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | TICKET SCALPING
SB 1666 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of amusement rides. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1678 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the events and expenses eligible for, reporting requirements concerning disbursements from, and a study by the comptroller of the Major Events trust fund and the Events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Taxation--General
SB 1800 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the establishment and duties of an event oversight committee for an event eligible to receive funding through an events trust fund for certain municipalities and counties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General
SCR 48 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1678. Point of order sustained | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Corrective
SJR 6 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 36 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan 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: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 37 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 40 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 43 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | Amusements, Games, Sports | Electronic Information Systems | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 45 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of certain gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 64 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--State
HB 52 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to physical examination requirements for participation in certain University Interscholastic League extracurricular athletic activities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 82 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 254 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to establishing the Texas Derbies. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 382 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2011 | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 457 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to restrictions on the promotion and operation of charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INTERNET | RAFFLES
HB 465 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, the Pan American Games trust fund, the Olympic Games trust fund, and a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 466 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the authority to enter into certain agreements relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, or certain trust funds for sporting and non-sporting events and the money in those funds. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 594 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GAMBLING
HB 675 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to football helmet safety requirements in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 677 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to cognitive-linguistic or neurocognitive assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health Care Providers | Minors--Health & Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 700 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to consolidating the functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the Texas Lottery Commission, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND GAMING COMMISSION
HB 735 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to events to receive funding through a major events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General | TRUSTS
HB 1123 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of athlete agents; providing administrative and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATHLETE AGENTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1154 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the assessment of a civil penalty against owners and operators of coin-operated machines who commit certain gambling offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 1183 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al. Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1595 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range and the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Considered in Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 1836 82-0 (2011) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Texas Independence Day. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule | Amusements, Games, Sports | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | INDEPENDENCE DAY, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1955 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2111 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al. Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2130 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the display of owner information on and taxes and fees applicable to certain coin-operated machines. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | VENDING MACHINES
HB 2271 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11 | AGRILIFE RESEARCH, TEXAS | Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2424 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2728 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3042 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al. Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to providing grants for breast cancer research, education, and patient treatment and support. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | CANCER | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3130 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the registration of a referee of certain extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by certain public or private schools; providing penalties. House: Public Education Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 3282 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the operation and regulation of 24-number bingo games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3500 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance regulating the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3570 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to insurance coverage requirements for certain amusement rides. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3575 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3576 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3583 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the authority of local law enforcement authorities to enforce certain laws regulating coin-operated machines; providing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Law Enforcement | VENDING MACHINES
HB 3694 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to certain requirements of sports officials by the University Interscholastic League. House: Public Education Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | SPORTS OFFICIALS | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HJR 28 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol 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. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 32 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 41 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 43 82-0 (2011) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
HJR 112 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 113 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Tracy Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 119 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises 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 | BINGO | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 147 82-0 (2011) Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain federally recognized Indian tribes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 151 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 152 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 309 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to events to receive funding through a major events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General | TRUSTS
SB 626 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to lottery winnings, including assignment of winnings, periodic payments of winnings, and the deduction of child support delinquency amounts from winnings paid to a prize winner. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Family--Child Support | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 659 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Government Organization Left pending in committee | AGRILIFE RESEARCH, TEXAS | Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 766 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range and the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 780 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to the TEXAS grant program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1098 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certain offenses involving unauthorized recordings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Property
SB 1118 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1156 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Memorial Day. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Amusements, Games, Sports | MEMORIAL DAY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
SB 1212 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1245 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1342 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the use of bingo proceeds by licensed authorized organizations, including the use of proceeds to provide health insurance or health insurance benefits to certain employees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1344 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed state lottery prize money to support education. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 1467 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the assessment, collection, and distribution of a county or municipal occupation tax on certain coin-operated machines. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Taxation--Occupation Tax | VENDING MACHINES
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
SJR 34 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 35 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 73 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 74 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the forfeiture of property related to certain gambling offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 75 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 222 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2009 | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 357 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the sale of lottery tickets at a location at which a person holds an alcoholic beverage permit. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 358 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the seizure of the circuit board of a gambling device or equipment, altered gambling equipment, or gambling paraphernalia. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 398 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to special event trust funds used to promote major athletic, motor sports racing, and other special events in this state. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General
HB 599 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Texas Independence Day. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | INDEPENDENCE DAY, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 808 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs. House: Public Health Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Health--General | Safety
HB 855 81-0 (2009) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain inflatable amusement structures; providing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1279 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to dedication of a portion of unclaimed lottery revenues to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1299 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1308 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 1473 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the application of certain requirements affecting certain subdivision golf courses. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 1474 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1724 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--State
HB 1789 81-0 (2009) Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities, coliseums, and multiuse facilities in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1955 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corporations & Associations | Open Records
HB 1963 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to eliminating the limitation on lottery advertising expenses based on the lottery prize payout percentage. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2081 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed | AGRILIFE RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, TEXAS | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 2325 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and imposing a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2437 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to a major events trust fund and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Reported favorably as substituted | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | TRUSTS
HB 2509 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the payment of a lottery prize awarded to a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Minors--General
HB 3024 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the allocation of a portion of the revenue from lottery ticket sales to combat problem and compulsive gambling. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3113 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | RAFFLES
HB 3214 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the exemption of certain units conducting bingo games from the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3239 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the creation of legislative committees to study proposals on the conduct of gaming in this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING | Interim Studies
HB 3705 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3806 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3807 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the fee imposed on bingo prizes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3808 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the criminal offense for conducting, promoting, or administering bingo without a license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3809 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to reports regarding charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3810 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the regulation of pull-tab bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3811 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the locations where a licensed authorized organization may conduct bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3812 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to bingo advisory opinions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3813 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to display of the Problem Gamblers' Help Line telephone number on a bingo card-minding device or pull-tab dispenser. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3814 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to charitable bingo accounting procedures and the use of bingo proceeds. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3815 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3839 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to establishing the Texas Derby. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4018 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of amusement redemption machines and imposing a fee on amusement redemption machines; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions
HB 4062 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to providing a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 4219 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of a fee associated with the transfer of real property. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 4322 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GAMBLING | PEACE OFFICERS | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 4416 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the establishment of the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate games of chance or other gaming activities at specific locations including dog or horse tracks, destination resort casinos, or on Indian tribal lands. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | HORSE RACING | TEXAS GAMING COMMISSION
HB 4513 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EIGHT-LINERS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET
HB 4533 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the conduct of charitable poker runs by certain nonprofit organizations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GAMBLING
HB 4627 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to physical examination requirements for participation in certain University Interscholastic League extracurricular athletic activities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health Care Providers | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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
HCR 220 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas and its potential direct and indirect economic impact on specific markets and on the state as a whole. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 5 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 37 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to certain public school purposes. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 70 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating slot machines and casino games by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide additional money to fund transportation in this state and to provide additional financial aid for higher education students. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 79 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to treat recognized Indian tribes equally with regard to authorizing gambling or other gaming activity on tribal land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 107 81-0 (2009) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize and provide for regulating the conduct of gaming in this state and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 108 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a federally recognized Indian tribe in a county along the Texas-Mexico international border to conduct certain gaming activity on certain tribal lands. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
HJR 137 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain Indian tribes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2852 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Expressing support for efforts by the federal government to amend The Restoration Act, relating to certain Indian gaming prohibitions. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RESTORATION ACT
SB 210 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to certain prohibited lottery games. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 227 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to a fee on certain lottery prizes to fund the TEXAS grant program. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--General
SB 309 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 310 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the forfeiture of property related to certain gambling offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
SB 311 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
SB 370 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the penalty for engaging in gambling promotion or keeping a gambling place. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
SB 421 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 422 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | GAMBLING
SB 998 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the seizure of the circuit board of a gambling device or equipment, altered gambling equipment, or gambling paraphernalia. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Law Enforcement
SB 1013 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee | AGRILIFE RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, TEXAS | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 1084 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--State
SB 1108 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the closure of certain instant lottery games. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1181 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the employment of certain persons by amusement parks. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1196 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corporations & Associations | Open Records
SB 1341 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development | Amusements, Games, Sports | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1515 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09 | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | TRUSTS
SB 1649 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to dedication of a portion of unclaimed lottery revenues to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Railroads
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
SB 1835 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the offenses of unauthorized duplication, unauthorized recording, and improper labeling of recordings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Property | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1999 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | RAFFLES
SB 2104 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed operators for certain veterans organizations; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Military & Veterans | Minors--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 2184 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GAMBLING | PEACE OFFICERS | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 2394 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
SB 2505 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to safety of children who participate in rodeos. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SJR 31 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating slot machines and casino games by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide additional money to fund transportation in this state and to provide additional financial aid for higher education students. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 54 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 10 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 97 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the use of the net proceeds of bingo by a veterans organization. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans
HB 330 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 378 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the compensation and duties of Texas Lottery Commission members. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 539 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of fireworks and fireworks displays. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date | Amusements, Games, Sports | Minors--General | Safety--Fireworks
HB 653 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to charitable poker runs that benefit certain nonprofit organizations; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | RAFFLES
HB 1070 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability insurance requirements for certain amusement rides. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1156 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1166 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1179 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to procurements by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1180 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Lottery Commission and certain laws administered by the commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Sunset Bills
HB 1181 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation and administration of state lotteries by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1183 80-0 (2007) Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of landowners who allow their land to be used for radio control flying and related activities. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1293 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to licensing and regulation of event coordinators for combative sports. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1405 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 1448 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the punishment for the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GAMBLING
HB 1560 80-0 (2007) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1670 80-0 (2007) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the payment of a lottery prize awarded to a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Minors--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2026 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Health--General | Safety
HB 2160 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to eliminating the limitation on lottery advertising expenses based on the lottery prize payout percentage. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed | ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2206 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the use of a card-minding device to play bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2265 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the award of prizes in, and the conduct of, a progressive bingo game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2440 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the regulation of commercially operated party boats on public water of this state. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Left pending in committee | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 2462 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to providing for the sale of certain gambling equipment seized by a law enforcement agency. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2535 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to the authority of federally recognized Indian tribes along the Texas-Mexico border to engage in bingo. House: Border & International Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2672 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to activities of a winery located in a dry county. House: Agriculture & Livestock No action taken in committee | Agriculture | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | WINE & WINERIES
HB 2700 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to judges and stewards employed by the Texas Racing Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | 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 2739 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the sale of lottery tickets at a location at which a person holds an alcoholic beverage permit. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3025 80-0 (2007) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for the enhancement and upgrading of sports facilities and fields by certain municipalities. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3186 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2007
HB 3326 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3335 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming and other gambling activities authorized by law in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3350 80-0 (2007) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payment of costs incurred in the operation and administration of the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Returned from the House for further action | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3351 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of casino gaming and other gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3605 80-0 (2007) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to facilities subject to the Texas Racing Act. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING
HB 3615 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the regulation, operation, and taxation of certain coin-operated machines; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Subcommittee meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--State
HB 3914 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission to establish an Internet lottery game program. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3973 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to authorizing a long-term concession agreement for operation of the lottery and establishing three trust funds to receive the revenue resulting from the long-term concession agreement. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 10 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 14 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 15 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to treat recognized Indian tribes equally with regard to authorizing gambling or other gaming activity on tribal land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 26 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to certain public school purposes to offset other revenue used for that purpose. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 58 80-0 (2007) Author: Ritter, Allan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize casino gaming, to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, licensed casino operators, and recognized Indian tribes, and to regulate the locations at which casino gaming may be conducted, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Withdrawn from schedule | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 63 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund governmental programs. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 85 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a contract with an entity to operate the state lottery to be approved by a majority of the members of each house of the legislature. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | Legislature | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 98 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed racetrack operators and certain Indian tribes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 99 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands, authorizing the regulation of gaming to provide additional money to fund governmental programs, and regulating the locations at which gambling may be conducted in this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 100 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing video lottery games and casino gaming at certain racetracks, at certain tourist destination locations, and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund governmental programs and regulating the locations at which gambling may be conducted in this state. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Meeting cancelled | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 42 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Consumer Protection | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
SB 191 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the demolition of certain sports and community venues. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance
SB 765 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for the enhancement and upgrading of sports facilities and fields by certain municipalities. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 770 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the creation of a lottery game to benefit the permanent fund for veterans' assistance. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 774 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 882 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization on tribal land. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 967 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to injurious or disruptive conduct at major venue sporting events; providing penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1110 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the use of a card-minding device to play bingo. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1200 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to rules governing the sale of tickets to an instant lottery game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1256 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1359 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--State
SB 1424 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the municipalities authorized to use the other events trust fund to attract certain sporting events and to the comptroller of public accounts' responsibilities regarding those events. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
SB 1452 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the regulation of certain ocean-going ships on which gambling is offered and to the application of certain gambling offenses to the ships; creating offenses and providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1523 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development, including hosting certain major sporting or athletic events. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--City | Taxation--County
SB 1552 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to allowing qualified organizations to conduct raffles using stored value cards and video displays. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
SB 1751 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission to establish an Internet lottery game program. Senate: State Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Amusements, Games, Sports | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1806 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1996 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machines and the locations in which amusement redemption machines are operated; providing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SJR 8 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Constitutional Revision | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 33 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 45 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the operation of limited casino gaming by licensed operators and recognized Indian tribes and to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators and recognized Indian tribes, requiring the legislature to create a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 47 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing this state to license persons to conduct gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 9 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al. Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 103 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GAMBLING
HB 175 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 396 79-0 (2005) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to protecting the state from losses incurred by a lottery sales agent. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Subcommittee members named | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 541 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the conduct of charitable raffles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
HB 611 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to distribution of recordings on consignment. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 616 79-0 (2005) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 659 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing a qualified organization under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act to conduct a reverse raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 865 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al. Relating to benefits for survivors of certain members of the United States armed forces. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Considered by s/c in work session | Amusements, Games, Sports | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans
HB 866 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the provision of a violent or sexually explicit video game to a minor; providing criminal penalties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Minors--General
HB 897 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state by persons licensed to conduct wagering on horse or greyhound races, persons licensed to operate the games at other locations, and recognized Indian tribes; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 981 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the ability of state-supported college or university football teams to participate in post-regular-season competition. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Athletics
HB 1085 79-0 (2005) Author: Dawson, Glenda Relating to the maximum value of a charitable raffle prize. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
HB 1112 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to bingo accounts and the disposition of revenue from charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1138 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1337 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | CASINO COMMISSION, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Morals | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1417 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Taxation--State
HB 1433 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the provision of a violent or sexually explicit video game to a minor; providing criminal penalties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1434 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 1520 79-0 (2005) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to activities of a winery located in a dry county. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee | Agriculture | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | PERMITS | WINE & WINERIES
HB 1528 79-0 (2005) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the expiration of the other events trust fund established to support local efforts to recruit or retain certain sports events. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General
HB 1652 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prohibiting the sale of fireworks to a person under 18 years of age and to the penalty for the unlawful sale of fireworks to certain persons. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1711 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to funding of economic development and job training in certain counties with a high unemployment rate. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1734 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for the enhancement and upgrading of sports facilities and fields by certain municipalities. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1824 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to authorizing an alcoholic beverage permit holder to host a card game. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 1892 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to excluding certain challenge courses from regulation as amusement rides. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2015 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to authorizing certain sweepstakes and other prize promotions by businesses; creating a defense to prosecution for certain gambling offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--State
HB 2038 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the establishment and operation of state regulated video lottery terminals at licensed Texas racetracks to enhance the Texas Racehorse and Greyhound racing and breeding industries; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2092 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to authorizing a special events trust fund to support certain Olympic events, including training and development activities. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--City | Taxation--State
HB 2178 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to restricting motion picture theaters from showing certain trailers; providing a civil penalty. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Minors--General | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2185 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to tuition rates for Olympic athletes residing and training in Texas. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2546 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the combative sports program. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | BOXING | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 2638 79-0 (2005) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to measures to support efforts of municipalities and counties to recruit or retain special events. House: Local Government Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Taxation--City | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
HB 2715 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to authorizing licensed bingo organizations to conduct charitable poker games. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2779 79-0 (2005) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to municipal authority to impose taxes to repair, upgrade, or demolish certain professional sports venues. House: Local Government Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Taxation--General
HB 2797 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2800 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the dissolution of certain sports and community venues. House: Local Government Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2879 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Bill
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to requirements for certain amusement rides. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2888 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to licensing examinations for stewards, judges, or reciprocal licensees licensed by the Texas Racing Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3103 79-0 (2005) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to authorizing measures to support efforts to attract major motor sports racing events to this state. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3107 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the definition of facility. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS
HB 3172 79-0 (2005) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the authorization and regulation of gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Taxation--General | TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOB CREATION ACT OF 2005
HB 3196 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to certain temporary wine and beer retailer's permits. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | PERMITS
HB 3224 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to benefits for certain members of the United States armed forces and the Texas National Guard and their survivors. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Committee report sent to Calendars | ADJUTANT GENERAL | Amusements, Games, Sports | Governor | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3230 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state, the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, and the regulation of gaming in this state; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3260 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the penalties for certain gambling offenses and to the forfeiture of certain gambling devices, equipment, and paraphernalia. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | GAMBLING
HB 3296 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to authorizing a general-purpose political committee to conduct a raffle to raise money for political purposes. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Elections--Campaign Financing | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RAFFLES
HB 3324 79-0 (2005) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to a municipal and county sales and use tax on certain amusements and discretionary food and drink items. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | FOOD | Taxation--City | Taxation--County
HB 3343 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to establishing internet sales of lottery tickets. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3397 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3410 79-0 (2005) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to immunity from liability for certain civil actions and civil actions against a sales agent licensed by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | LOTTERIES
HB 3424 79-0 (2005) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the regulation of certain promotional activities conducted by alcoholic beverage permit and license holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
HJR 2 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the state highway fund to be used to pay death benefits to the survivors of veterans and to allow the retroactive payment of death benefits to the survivors of certain veterans. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Amusements, Games, Sports | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 3 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of the state by persons licensed to conduct wagering on horse or greyhound races and by recognized Indian tribes and prohibiting the operation of other gambling devices. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 4 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands and authorizing casino gaming in this state. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 5 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games and the operation of other games of chance to supplement the video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian lands. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 25 79-0 (2005) Author: Raymond, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 38 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of the state by persons licensed to conduct wagering on horse or greyhound races, persons licensed to operate the games at additional locations, and recognized Indian tribes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 49 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 51 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 62 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a business entity to conduct sweepstakes for its customers. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 63 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing state video lottery games that may be operated by licensed racetrack operators or recognized Indian tribes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 78 79-0 (2005) Author: Geren, Charlie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state and authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 94 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize this state to license persons to conduct certain electronic gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 92 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to sex discrimination in public junior high school, middle school, and high school athletic activities. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Amusements, Games, Sports | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Women
SB 150 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to authorizing measures to support efforts to attract major motor sports racing events to this state. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 405 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate: Government Organization Not again placed on intent calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 442 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to immunity from liability for certain civil actions and civil actions against sales agents. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 636 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to excluding a challenge course used for educational purposes from regulation as an amusement ride. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 657 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the expiration of the other events trust fund established to support local efforts to recruit or retain certain sports events. Senate: Business & Commerce Reported from s/c favorably with substitute | Amusements, Games, Sports | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--General
SB 742 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain professional athletes. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 | Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 766 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
SB 796 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the combative sports program. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 | Amusements, Games, Sports | BOXING | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPORTS OFFICIALS
SB 846 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to distribution of recordings on consignment. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions