HBA-DMH H.J.R. 43 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.J.R. 43
By: Wilson
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
3/26/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, New Jersey, Nevada, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Louisiana have
taxed casino gambling.  These casinos have provided over 50 thousand jobs,
reduced taxpayers' welfare payments by $50 million per year, and generated
$120 million annually in state and local taxes.  As proposed, House Joint
Resolution 43 requires the submission to the voters of a constitutional
amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the state to operate
casinos and games of chance or skill at a state-operated casino. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Joint Resolution 43 amends the Texas Constitution to provide that the
legislature by general law may authorize the state to operate casinos and
games of chance or skill at a state-operated casino. 

FOR ELECTION

This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at
an election to be held November 6, 2001.