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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and lice

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.

https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SJR16/2025
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Carol Alvarado State Senator
Gambling LEGISLATURE GOVERNOR Resolutions State Finances Occupational Regulation Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions State Agencies, Boards & Commissions State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed State Finances--Appropriations SENATE, TEXAS Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments Amusements, Games, Sports GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
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