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SB 1359, 80th R.S.

Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.

Last action: Left pending in subcommittee

Author: Rodney Ellis
Joint Author: John Carona

Enabling legislation for: SJR 45

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
Crimes--Against Morals
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS
GAMBLING
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
Taxation--State

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Robert Duncan, John Carona, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Chris Harris, Mike Jackson, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Leticia Van de Putte, Tommy Williams)
Minutes: April 16 2007 | April 26 2007
Senate Committee: Subcommittee on SB 1359 (John Carona, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Mike Jackson, Eddie Lucio, Jr.)

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