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HB 2070, 87th R.S.
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.

Last action: Left pending in committee

Author: Dan Huberty
Joint Author: Eddie Rodriguez | Jeff Leach | Lyle Larson | Eddie Lucio III
Coauthor: John Bucy III | Philip Cortez | Art Fierro | Sam Harless | Phil Stephenson | Tony Tinderholt

Companion:

SB 736 (Similar)

Enabling legislation for: HJR 97

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
GAMBLING
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
PERMITS
TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT

House Committee: State Affairs (Will Metcalf, Chris Paddie, Joe Deshotel, Sam Harless, Ana Hernandez, Donna Howard, Todd Hunter, Phil King, Eddie Lucio III, Richard Peña Raymond, Matt Shaheen, Shelby Slawson, John Smithee) Minutes: April 14 2021

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