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SJR 49, 87th R.S.

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.

Last action: Co-author authorized

Author: Carol Alvarado
Coauthor: Juan Hinojosa | Beverly Powell

Companion:

HJR 133 (Identical)

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
GAMBLING
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Legislature
NATIVE AMERICANS
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Tourism

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Bryan Hughes, Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell, Donna Campbell, Bob Hall, Lois Kolkhorst, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Jane Nelson, Beverly Powell, Charles Schwertner, Judith Zaffirini)

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