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SJR 31, 84th R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment 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, authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands, and reducing the number of illegal gambling machines.

Last action: Referred to State Affairs

Author: Rodney Ellis

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
Crimes--Against Morals
GAMBLING
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Governor
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Joan Huffman, Brian Birdwell, Brandon Creighton, Rodney Ellis, Craig Estes, Troy Fraser, Jane Nelson, Charles Schwertner, Judith Zaffirini)

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