Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
SB 364	84-0 (2015)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	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	Co-author authorized
SB 917	84-0 (2015)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: King, Ken	Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCR 252	81-0 (2009)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Requesting the governor to appoint a Governor's Task Force on Horse and Greyhound Racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Vetoed by the Governor
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
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
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
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
SB 1796	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the regulation of racing.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 46	79-1 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 76	79-2 (2005)	Author: Hupp, Suzanna	Relating to the financing of public schools and reduction of school property taxes through the restricted establishment and operation of video lottery terminals at Texas racetracks licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.	House: Property Tax Relief, Select	Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
SB 34	79-2 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2113	76-0 (1999)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate greyhound breeding and training; providing a criminal penalty.	House: County Affairs	Referred to County Affairs
HB 1445	75-0 (1997)	Author: Gray, Patricia Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3481	75-0 (1997)	Author: Danburg, Debra	Relating to financing of sports venues by authorizing games of skill at certain existing pari-mutuel racing facilities; providing for certain fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 356	75-0 (1997)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1680	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to financing of sports venues by authorizing games of skill at certain existing pari-mutuel racing facilities; providing for certain fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1352	73-0 (1993)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to the authority of the Texas Racing Commission regarding racetrack licenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 1699	73-0 (1993)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the ineligibility of a county to hold certain racetrack licenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2839	73-0 (1993)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to city and county fees on racetrack admissions.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 571	73-0 (1993)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the residency and citizenship qualifications for holding a racetrack license under the Texas Racing Act.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken in committee
SB 633	73-0 (1993)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the dedication of state revenue derived from horse racing and greyhound racing to the foundation school fund.	Senate: Finance	Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1347	73-0 (1993)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the regulation of parimutuel racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2263	72-0 (1991)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo \| et. al. Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing or horse racing or for training greyhounds or horses for racing and to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races; providing administrative and criminal penalties.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2268	72-0 (1991)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	House: Urban Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 1264	72-0 (1991)	Author: Harris, O.H. \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing or horse racing or for training greyhounds or horses for racing.	Senate: Economic Development	No action taken in committee
HB 1232	71-0 (1989)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities who operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Senate conferees appointed
SB 448	71-0 (1989)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities who operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	Senate: Economic Development	Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1822	71-0 (1989)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the deductions from horse racing pari-mutuel pools and the distribution of breakage.	Senate: Economic Development	Reported favorably with substitute
HB 144	71-1 (1989)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 79	71-5 (1990)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development
HB 58	71-6 (1990)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 45	71-6 (1990)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.	Senate: Economic Development	Tagged in committee
HB 722	69-0 (1985)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Relating to the authorization of state-regulated pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing in certain counties, subject to approval by the voters of the county voting at an election; providing penalties.	House: Urban Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 739	69-0 (1985)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Providing an opportunity through initiative and referendum for voters in certain areas in this state which the legislature finds to be in need of stimulation of tourism to decide by initiative and referendum if they desire to allow regulated greyhound or horse racing with parimutuel wagering on the results thereof to be conducted in their county; creating Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and the Texas Horse Racing Commission and defining their powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound or horse racing facilities in counties after approval by voters thereof at an election; imposing taxes on revenues of such facilities, dedicating money received by the Commissions and collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 916	69-0 (1985)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties.	Senate: Economic Development	Reported favorably with substitute
SB 917	69-0 (1985)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to a statewide referendum about, and to the authorization of, state-regulated pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing in certain counties, subject to approval by the voters of the county voting at an election; providing penalties.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to subcommittee
HB 47	69-2 (1986)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties.	House: Urban Affairs	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 49	69-2 (1986)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo	Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.	House: Urban Affairs	Testimony received in committee
SB 15	69-2 (1986)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo	Relating to the regulation and licensing of greyhound racing and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Racing Commission and its agents; providing for elections...	House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective in 90 days-12/4/86
SB 29	69-2 (1986)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development
HB 1676	68-0 (1983)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Providing for and regulating greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering on the results thereof; creating the Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and defining its powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound racing plants subject to local option; imposing taxes on revenues of such plants; disposing of all monies received by the Commission and all monies collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations.	House: Urban Affairs	Coauthor authorized
SB 917	68-0 (1983)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar	Providing for and regulating greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering on the results thereof; creating thus Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and defining its powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound racing plants subject to local option; imposing taxes on revenues of such plants; disposing of all monies received by the Commission and all monies collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations.	Senate: Economic Development	No action taken
HB 1430	66-0 (1979)	Author: McFarland, Bob	Relating to the use of animals as a lure or quarry in racing greyhound dogs or in training greyhound dogs for racing; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 526	48-0 (1943)	Author: Leyendecker, Boniface J.	Relating to creating the Texas State Racing Commission, prescribing the number of members thereof, defining their qualifications, fixing their terms and method of qualification, defining the powers and jurisdiction of the Commission, fixing the places of meeting, directing the employment of an executive secretary and other necessary employees, and limiting their compensation, and providing for payment of salaries and expenses of the Commission out of the special fund created by this Act and limiting expenses out of the Commission to $100,000 annually.
HB 496	47-0 (1941)	Author: Leyendecker, Boniface J.	Relating to creating the Texas Greyhound Racing Commission, prescribing the number of members thereof; defining member qualifications, terms of service, powers and jurisdiction; permitting race meetings and operation of pari-mutuel pools in connection therewith only under license of Commission; providing this act shall be known as the "Texas Greyhound Racing Commission Act."
HB 528	46-0 (1939)	Author: Loggins, Edgar	Relating to creating the Texas Greyhound Racing Commission.

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