Gambling

State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. [SJR-41] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Native American Affairs ] [Funding ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Read First Time on 03/01/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to criminal offenses applicable to and authorized uses of gambling devices, including eight-liners. [SB-376] [Crime ] [Gaming ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to criminal offenses applicable to and authorized uses of gambling devices, including eight-liners.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 02/14/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. [SB-2098] [Gaming ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Read First Time on 03/21/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. [SB-2095] [Gaming ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Read First Time on 03/21/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling on riverboats and boats operated on bays of this state. [SB-1710] [Gaming ]
Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling on riverboats and boats operated on bays of this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/14/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. [HJR-78] [Gaming ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Mental Health ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thresa Meza Read First Time on 02/27/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. [HJR-67] [Gaming ] [Education ] [Taxes ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Leo Pacheco Read First Time on 02/27/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. [HJR-68] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Native American Affairs ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Poncho Nevarez Read First Time on 02/27/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state. [HJR-61] [Gaming ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 02/27/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. [HJR-49] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Crime ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Read First Time on 02/25/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. [HJR-36] [Gaming ] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Construction ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Deshotel Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. [HJR-100] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roland Gutierrez Read First Time on 03/12/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to county regulation of game rooms. [HB-892] [Gaming ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ]
Relating to county regulation of game rooms.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Effective On 9/1/19 on 05/21/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. [HB-494] [Gaming ] [Insurance ] [Taxes ] [Crime ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Deshotel Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees. [HB-3043] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roland Gutierrez Read First Time on 03/13/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to authorize tax incentives for the development of property for gambling purposes. [HB-2359] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Economic Development ] [Property Tax ]
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to authorize tax incentives for the development of property for gambling purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Sanford Read First Time on 03/06/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses. [HB-2303] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Pena Raymond Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/10/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the elements of certain criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners, and defenses to prosecution for those criminal offenses. [HB-1775] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the elements of certain criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners, and defenses to prosecution for those criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Read First Time on 03/04/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. [HB-1476] [Gaming ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Vetoed By The Governor on 05/22/2019

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Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. [HB-1404] [Gaming ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Vetoed By The Governor on 06/15/2019

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