HB 1620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HORSE RACING | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--General
HB 2843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 4100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 97 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
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, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Legislature | MCALLEN, CITY OF | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 2633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 1920 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2463 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, including conforming amendments.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Statutory Revision
SB 1971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas Racing Commission horse industry escrow account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the set aside, collection, and transfer of certain money for the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3667 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Taxation--State
HJR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 364 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 917 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | MASS GATHERINGS | Safety
SB 1027 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to refunding certain taxes remitted by racing associations in consideration for enhancing racing purses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Taxation--State
HB 2375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of racetrack extension locations, providing rulemaking authority to the commission and comptroller, and providing for administrative penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2729 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 121 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 789 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1340 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the temporary operation of a racetrack extension location.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1494 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of horse and greyhound racing; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Drugs | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 6 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 36 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--State
HB 254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to establishing the Texas Derbies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2111 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3576 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 111 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 152 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1118 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 33 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3839 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to establishing the Texas Derby.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4062 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to providing a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 4416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate games of chance or other gaming activities at specific locations including dog or horse tracks, destination resort casinos, or on Indian tribal lands.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | HORSE RACING | TEXAS GAMING COMMISSION
HB 4640 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Requesting the governor to appoint a Governor's Task Force on Horse and Greyhound Racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Vetoed by the Governor
| Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE & GREYHOUND RACING, GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON | HORSE RACING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 1656 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2701 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of horse and dog racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1796 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of racing.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 46 79-1 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 76 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the financing of public schools and reduction of school property taxes through the restricted establishment and operation of video lottery terminals at Texas racetracks licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 34 79-2 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1244 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to operation of video lottery machines at racetracks.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1387 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Amusements, Games, Sports | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 1196 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to incentives under the Texas Racing Act for the Thoroughbred or Arabian horse breeding industry in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/02
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | HORSES
HB 1923 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to economic incentives to attract national horse racing events of national significance.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
HB 2335 77-0 (2001)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HORSE RACING
HB 2484 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 333 77-0 (2001)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2484.
Signed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 1096 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to economic incentives to attract horse racing events of national significance.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
SB 1118 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1668 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to incentives under the Texas Racing Act for the Thoroughbred or Arabian horse breeding industry in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | HORSES
SB 1314 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing, including the regulation of pari-mutuel wagering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1842 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 1445 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 3481 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to financing of sports venues by authorizing games of skill at certain existing pari-mutuel racing facilities; providing for certain fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 356 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 1680 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to financing of sports venues by authorizing games of skill at certain existing pari-mutuel racing facilities; providing for certain fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 1082 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to disannexation by a general law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Annexation | HORSE RACING
HB 1352 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the authority of the Texas Racing Commission regarding racetrack licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1699 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the ineligibility of a county to hold certain racetrack licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING
HB 2724 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to allocation of racedates at certain racetracks.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
HB 2725 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the classification of racetracks.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
HB 2839 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to city and county fees on racetrack admissions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING
SB 571 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the residency and citizenship qualifications for holding a racetrack license under the Texas Racing Act.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING
SB 633 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the dedication of state revenue derived from horse racing and greyhound racing to the foundation school fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING
SB 1347 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation of parimutuel racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2263 72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing or horse racing or for training greyhounds or horses for racing and to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2267 72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2268 72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1263 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to the amounts deducted from pari-mutuel pools in horse races.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1264 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing or horse racing or for training greyhounds or horses for racing.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 205 72-1 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the state's share of the pari-mutuel pool in a horse race.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 85 72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to racetrack admission fees collected by a county or municipality.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
HB 95 72-2 (1991)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to reinstatement of certain class 2 horse racetrack licenses.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
SB 14 72-2 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to racetrack admission fees collected by a county or municipality.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING
HB 334 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edge, Eldon | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to impose a tax on occupancy in a hotel, motel, or similar facility.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government | HORSE RACING | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1232 71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities who operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Senate conferees appointed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 16 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to impose a tax on occupancy in a hotel, motel, or similar facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government | HORSE RACING | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 448 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities who operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1822 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the deductions from horse racing pari-mutuel pools and the distribution of breakage.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 129 71-1 (1989)
Author: Edge, Eldon
Relating to the number of days that a class 2 racetrack may operate.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | RACETRACK
HB 144 71-1 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 79 71-5 (1990)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 58 71-6 (1990)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 45 71-6 (1990)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of entities that operate facilities for greyhound racing, horse racing, or training greyhounds or horses for racing.
Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 440 69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Record vote
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 739 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Providing an opportunity through initiative and referendum for voters in certain areas in this state which the legislature finds to be in need of stimulation of tourism to decide by initiative and referendum if they desire to allow regulated greyhound or horse racing with parimutuel wagering on the results thereof to be conducted in their county; creating Texas Greyhound Racing Commission and the Texas Horse Racing Commission and defining their powers and duties; providing for the establishment and operation of greyhound or horse racing facilities in counties after approval by voters thereof at an election; imposing taxes on revenues of such facilities, dedicating money received by the Commissions and collected from the taxes; authorizing penalties and making appropriations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GREYHOUND RACING | GREYHOUND RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2328 69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a non-binding referendum on the question of legalizing horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 313 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 916 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | GREYHOUND RACING ACT, TEXAS | GREYHOUND RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 29 69-2 (1986)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the question of horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering on a local option basis.
House: Urban Affairs
Testimony received in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 47 69-2 (1986)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 49 69-2 (1986)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Testimony received in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 15 69-2 (1986)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of greyhound racing and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Racing Commission and its agents; providing for elections...
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-12/4/86
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 29 69-2 (1986)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound racing and horse racing; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING ACT, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 440 68-0 (1983)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 440 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulation and licensing of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Point of order overruled
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 915 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to regulation, licensing and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, pref. bill no. 146.
House: State Affairs
Record vote
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1496 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 524 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2039 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 590 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1499 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutual wagering; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1801 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Gene
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1891 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 87 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to authorizing pari-mutuel betting on horse races.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 836 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 837 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 597 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 474 63-0 (1973)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and/or dog racing, and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE & DOG RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE & DOG RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | HORSE RACING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1005 62-0 (1971)
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HR 545 62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T. | et. al.
Creating an interim study committee to conduct a study of pari-mutuel system of horse racing.
| HORSE RACING | Interim Studies | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Administration
HJR 21 61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distribution one-half (1/2) of the state parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the Legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 33 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum dedications from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 426 61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and parimutuel wagering in this state.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 2 61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distributing one-half (1/2) of the State parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 24 61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties; permitting the Legislature to enact supplementary laws which may be anticipatory.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 420 60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this State.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 10 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 598 60-0 (1967)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to providing for an expression of public opinion on the question of legalized pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in Texas.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 604 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain articles and providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 49 59-0 (1965)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation, licensing, and taxing of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in this state.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING ACT, TEXAS | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 63 59-0 (1965)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; permitting distributing one-half of the State parimutuel tax revenue among the several counties; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 130 58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Race Board; creating the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, and setting forth its powers and duties; setting an effective date.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | HORSE RACING LAW | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | THOROUGHBRED RACING PROTECTIVE BUREAU, TEXAS
HB 131 58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to submitting the question of legalized parimutuel wagering in Bexar County to the voters in the first Democratic primary in 1964 for an expression of public opinion.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 596 58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Race Board; prescribing certain offenses and penalties; creating the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | HORSE RACING LAW | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | THOROUGHBRED RACING PROTECTIVE BUREAU, TEXAS
HJR 16 58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for parimutuel betting at horse races in Bexar county after local option election and prescribing powers, duties and procedure.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 75 57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board; levying certain taxes; providing penalties; setting an effective date.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | HORSE RACING LAW | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 777 57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to submitting the question of legalized parimutuel wagering on horse races in Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Galveston, Bexar, Hidalgo, Cameron, Webb and Midland Counties to the voters in the General Election to be held in November, 1962, for an expression of public opinion.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HJR 4 57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 53 57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in certain counties after local option elections; providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and counties, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators, and maximum admission taxes; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING BOARD, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 61 57-0 (1961)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas legalizing parimutuel betting at horse races in Bexar County after local option election; providing for maximum parimutuel taxes by the State and County, and for maximum deductions from parimutuel pools by owners or operators; providing for the creation of the Texas Horse Racing Board to supervise such races and betting; providing for the creation of the Texas Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau and declaring its duties.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 73 57-0 (1961)
Author: Butler, Jerry
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas prohibiting the passage of legislation to permit wagering on horse races.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | Legislature | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 51 56-0 (1959)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Proposing an amendment legalizing pari-mutuel betting at horse races, providing for maximum pari-mutuel tax, providing for local option in certain counties, apportioning pari-mutuel tax and providing for creation of the Texas Racing Commission.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 49 53-0 (1953)
Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed"
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Racing Commission.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 6 50-0 (1947)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Racing Commission; providing that if any clause, provision, or requirement of the Act be held invalid such judgement shall not invalidate remainder of the Act; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 411 48-0 (1943)
Author: Dwyer, Pat | et. al.
Relating to legalizing operation of major horse race courses and fair park horse race course and parimutuel wagering in connection therewith under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission, etc.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 526 48-0 (1943)
Author: Leyendecker, Boniface J.
Relating to creating the Texas State Racing Commission, prescribing the number of members thereof, defining their qualifications, fixing their terms and method of qualification, defining the powers and jurisdiction of the Commission, fixing the places of meeting, directing the employment of an executive secretary and other necessary employees, and limiting their compensation, and providing for payment of salaries and expenses of the Commission out of the special fund created by this Act and limiting expenses out of the Commission to $100,000 annually.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 261 47-0 (1941)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Texas State Penal Code; legalizing the operation of major horse race courses and pari-mutuel wagering under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission; defining the offense of bookmaking; prescribing certain penalties; creating the offices of Executive Secretary to Commission, State Racing Veterinarian, and Director of Racing and defining their powers.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 12 47-0 (1941)
Author: King, Arthur Howard
Proposing a constitutional amendment forbidding the Legislature to enact any laws legalizing betting on horse races, or any other form of gambling.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | HORSE RACING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 247 46-0 (1939)
Author: Ragsdale, Bailey B. | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Horse Racing Commission; prescribing punishment.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1 45-1 (1937)
Author: Nelson, G. Hobert | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting in this State the certificate system of betting upon horse races.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | HORSE RACING
HB 12 43-1 (1933)
Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell | et. al.
Relating to appropriating from Special Racing Funds Twelve Hundred Sixty Dollars ($1260.00) to defray operating expenses of the Racing Commission for the period ending December 31, 1933; providing penalties for the violation of this Act; designating this Act as the "Racing Commission Act".
| HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION ACT | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 733 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hardey, F. J. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the racing of highly bred horses and speculation thereon.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE BREEDING COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 196 34-0 (1915)
Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar
Relating to encouraging and improving the breeding and developing of highly bred horses, providing for the appointment of a commission for the regulation of races and laying wagers thereon; providing for the payment of certain revenue derived therefrom to the State Commissioner of Agriculture for the use of live stock division of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
| HORSE RACING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 865 33-0 (1913)
Author: McKamy, Jr., William Cooper
Relating to encouraging and improving the breeding and developing of highly bred horses, holding of fairs for the exhibition of live stock, and the appointment of a commission for the regulation of racing and laying wagers thereon.
| HORSE RACING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 90 31-0 (1909)
Author: Robertson, James Harvey
Relating to prohibiting the buying and selling of pools or receiving or making bets on horse racing; to prohibit the leasing of premises for pool rooms, and to provide a penalty for its violation and to repeal "An Act to prohibit the buying and selling of pools, or receiving or making bets on horse racing;" and providing that a conviction may be had upon the unsupported evidence of an accomplice or participant, and exempting such witness from prosecution.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | HORSE RACING
HB 116 29-0 (1905)
Author: Hancock, Curtis
Relating to pools, pool rooms and horse racing.
| Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | HORSE RACING
HB 196 28-0 (1903)
Author: Hancock, Curtis
Relating to prohibiting the buying and selling of pools or receiving or making bets on horse racing; to prohibit leasing of premises for pool rooms, and to provide a penalty for its violation.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | HORSE RACING
