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.

Last action: Left pending in subcommittee

Author: Rodney Ellis
Joint Author: John Carona
Coauthor: Mario Gallegos, Jr.

Companion:

HB 1724 (Identical)

Enabling legislation for: SJR 31

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
Crimes--Against Morals
GAMBLING
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
NATIVE AMERICANS
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
Taxation--State

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Robert Duncan, John Carona, Bob Deuell, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Chris Harris, Mike Jackson, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Leticia Van de Putte) Minutes: April 27 2009 | May 6 2009

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