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
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
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
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
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
HB 1995
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: 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
HB 2463
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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, LoisSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, including conforming amendments.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
SB 1972
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: 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
SB 1973
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the set aside, collection, and transfer of certain money for the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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
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 4640
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1656
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2701
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: 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 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
HB 2439
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation and administration of the state lottery, including authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to offer video lottery; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
SB 1244
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to operation of video lottery machines at racetracks.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1387
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2484
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 333
77-0 (2001)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2484.
Signed by the Governor
SB 1118
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3709
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1314
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing, including the regulation of pari-mutuel wagering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1842
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
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 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 2470
74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to amounts set aside from live pari-mutuel pools for the state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 423
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the use of certain electronic banking machines at a pari-mutuel racetrack.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 2267
72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1263
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 205
72-1 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the state's share of the pari-mutuel pool in a horse race.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
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 2536
70-0 (1987)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the date of the referendum on the question of legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1408
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the date of the referendum on the question of legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 27
70-2 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the date of the referendum on the question on legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 25
70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the date of the referendum on the question of legalization of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 440
69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Record vote
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
HB 2328
69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a non-binding referendum on the question of legalizing horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 313
69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
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 29
69-2 (1986)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the question of horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering on a local option basis.
House: Urban Affairs
Testimony received in committee
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
HB 59
69-2 (1986)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a nonbinding referendum on establishing a state lottery and permitting pari-mutuel wagering on a county option basis.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
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
SB 56
69-2 (1986)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to a referendum on the question of pari-mutuel wagering under the Texas Racing Act on a county-by-county local option basis.
Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
HB 440
68-0 (1983)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
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 440
68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Point of order overruled
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 915
67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to regulation, licensing and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, pref. bill no. 146.
House: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 1496
67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 524
67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2039
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 590
66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1499
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutual wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
HCR 165
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Providing for a referendum on legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1801
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Gene
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1891
64-0 (1975)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HJR 87
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to authorizing pari-mutuel betting on horse races.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
SB 836
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 837
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably substituted
HB 47
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Relating to referendum election on proposals for raising revenue for the support of the state government; providing for submission of propositions on establishment of a state lottery and on legalizing and taxing pari-mutual wagering on horse races in Texas; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 597
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HR 178
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Creating an interim committee to study the pari-mutuel systems in track operations for horse racing.
House: State Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
HR 239
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cates, Phil
Creating an interim committee to study pari-mutuel betting programs of other states.
House: State Affairs
HB 1005
62-0 (1971)
HR 545
62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T. | et. al.
Creating an interim study committee to conduct a study of pari-mutuel system of horse racing.
SR 58
62-2 (1972)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Ameding S.R. No. 1400 of the Regular Session of the 62nd Legislature to add four members to the committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the pari-mutuel system of horse racing.
HJR 21
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distribution one-half (1/2) of the state parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the Legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory.
HJR 33
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum dedications from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory.
SB 426
61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and parimutuel wagering in this state.
SJR 2
61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distributing one-half (1/2) of the State parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
SJR 24
61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the Legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory.
HB 420
60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this State.
SB 10
60-0 (1967)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
SB 598
60-0 (1967)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to providing for an expression of public opinion on the question of legalized pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in Texas.
SB 604
60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain articles and providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
HB 49
59-0 (1965)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
HJR 63
59-0 (1965)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distributing one-half of the State parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
HJR 72
59-0 (1965)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing for parimutuel wagering and all other forms of gambling to be prohibited in this State; providing that the Legislature shall enforce said prohibition by appropriate legislation.
HB 130
58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Race Board; creating the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, and setting forth its powers and duties; setting an effective date.
HB 131
58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to submitting the question of legalized parimutuel wagering in Bexar County to the voters in the first Democratic primary in 1964 for an expression of public opinion.
HB 596
58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Race Board; prescribing certain offenses and penalties; creating the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau.
HJR 16
58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for parimutuel betting at horse races in Bexar county after local option election and prescribing powers, duties and procedure.
HB 75
57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board; levying certain taxes; providing penalties; setting an effective date.
HB 777
57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to submitting the question of legalized parimutuel wagering on horse races in Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Galveston, Bexar, Hidalgo, Cameron, Webb and Midland Counties to the voters in the General Election to be held in November, 1962, for an expression of public opinion.
HJR 4
57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
HJR 53
57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections; providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
HJR 61
57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in Bexar County after local option election; providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and County, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
HJR 73
57-0 (1961)
Author: Butler, Jerry
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas prohibiting the passage of legislation to permit wagering on horse races.
HJR 51
56-0 (1959)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Proposing an amendment legalizing pari-mutuel betting at horse races, providing for maximum pari-mutuel tax, providing for local option in certain counties, apportioning pari-mutuel tax and providing for creation of the Texas Racing Commission.
HB 411
48-0 (1943)
Author: Dwyer, Pat | et. al.
Relating to legalizing operation of major horse race courses and fair park horse race course and parimutuel wagering in connection therewith under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission, etc.
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 261
47-0 (1941)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Texas State Penal Code; legalizing the operation of major horse race courses and pari-mutuel wagering under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission; defining the offense of bookmaking; prescribing certain penalties; creating the offices of Executive Secretary to Commission, State Racing Veterinarian, and Director of Racing and defining their powers.
HB 733
35-0 (1917)
Author: Hardey, F. J. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the racing of highly bred horses and speculation thereon.