HB 1942, 88th R.S. history

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HB 1942, 88th R.S.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.

Last action: Received from the House

Author: Jeff Leach
Joint Author: Morgan Meyer | Jared Patterson | Joe Moody | Toni Rose
Coauthor: Terry Canales | Philip Cortez | Janie Lopez | Ray Lopez | Ron Reynolds

Companion:

SB 715 (Identical)

Enabling legislation for: HJR 102

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Crimes--Miscellaneous
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
GAMBLING
LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
PERMITS
State Finances--Management & Control
Taxation--General
TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT

House Committee: State Affairs (Todd Hunter, Rafael Anchía, Jay Dean, Charlie Geren, Ryan Guillen, Ana Hernandez, Will Metcalf, Richard Peña Raymond, Shelby Slawson, John Smithee, David Spiller, Senfronia Thompson, Chris Turner) Minutes: March 22 2023 | April 3 2023

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