Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1680	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 1995	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2463	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: 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
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
SB 619	86-0 (2019)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Paddie, Chris	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately
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
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
SB 2274	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.	Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 41	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	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.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1106	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3925	85-0 (2017)	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
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
SB 116	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 859	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1969	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Cyrier, John	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, including conforming amendments.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
SB 1972	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: 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
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
HB 3123	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HR 3425	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3123.		Reason for vote recorded in Journal
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
HB 1186	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the Texas Racing Commission's ability to share investigatory information with other state regulatory agencies.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 1187	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the power of stewards or judges to impose penalties under the Texas Racing Act; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13
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
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
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
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
SB 1340	83-0 (2013)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: King, Tracy	Relating to the temporary operation of a racetrack extension location.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
HB 700	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to consolidating the functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the Texas Lottery Commission, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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
HB 2271	82-0 (2011)	Author: Anchia, Rafael Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2870	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 659	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Government Organization	Left pending in committee
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
SB 1179	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
HB 1724	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 2081	81-0 (2009)	Author: Isett, Carl	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Postponed
HB 3839	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to establishing the Texas Derby.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 4640	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HCR 291	81-0 (2009)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 4583.		Received from the House
SB 1013	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Left pending in committee
SB 1084	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1656	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1405	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2700	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to judges and stewards employed by the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2701	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the regulation of horse and dog racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3326	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to 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	Meeting cancelled
HB 3335	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming and other gambling activities authorized by law in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled
HB 3351	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of casino gaming and other gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled
SJR 8	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 9	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 2468	79-0 (2005)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 2888	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to licensing examinations for stewards, judges, or reciprocal licensees licensed by the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1615	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ogden, Steve	Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1796	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the regulation of racing.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SJR 18	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 58	79-1 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state to provide additional money to fund public education and other governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other gambling activities in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
SJR 7	79-1 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 948	78-0 (2003)	Author: Crownover, Myra Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the composition of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3378	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hope, Ruben Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to granting statutory authority to certain governmental entities to reduce certain expenditures and to the operation of certain funds.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
SB 1869	78-0 (2003)	Author: Bivins, Teel	Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 2484	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wilson, Ron Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the regulation of racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 333	77-0 (2001)	Author: Crownover, Myra Sponsor: Brown, J. E.	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2484.		Signed by the Governor
SB 1118	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1243	76-0 (1999)	Author: Crownover, Ronny	Relating to eligibility for membership on the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 3709	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
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
HB 1236	75-0 (1997)	Author: Junell, Robert	Relating to the continuation of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1445	75-0 (1997)	Author: Gray, Patricia Sponsor: 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
HB 3299	75-0 (1997)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the creation, appointment, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission and to the transfer to that commission of the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission and the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
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
SB 1484	75-0 (1997)	Author: Bivins, Teel	Relating to the ex officio members of the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1305	74-0 (1995)	Author: Gray, Patricia \| et. al. Sponsor: 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	Point of order sustained
HB 2511	74-0 (1995)	Author: Wilson, Ron	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.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
SB 367	74-0 (1995)	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.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 1011	73-0 (1993)	Author: Junell, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to reimbursement of the general revenue fund from the Texas Racing Commission fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs	Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
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
HB 232	72-0 (1991)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the membership and organization of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs
HR 261	72-1 (1991)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to legislative intent that the Texas Racing Commission is authorized to reinstate a license that has been voluntarily surrendered by a licensee.	House: Urban Affairs	Reported enrolled
HB 1578	71-0 (1989)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the abolition of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Department of Commerce.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs
HR 842	71-0 (1989)	Author: Wilson, Ron \| et. al.	Directing the general investigating committee to investigate the executive director of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1767	71-0 (1989)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the funding of and the deposit of revenue generated by the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: Finance	Reported favorably with substitute
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
HB 714	45-0 (1937)	Author: Davison, Howard C.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation out of the Special Racing Fund of Ten Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($10,260) to the Texas Racing Commission for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1937.
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".
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.

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