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HJR 26, 87th R.S.

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.

Last action: Referred to State Affairs

Author: Joe Deshotel

Enabling legislation: HB 477

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
GAMBLING
Insurance--Property & Casualty
KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SECRETARY OF STATE

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)

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