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SJR 42, 86th R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.

Last action: Referred to State Affairs

Author: Carol Alvarado

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
BEXAR COUNTY
GALVESTON COUNTY
GAMBLING
HARRIS COUNTY
JEFFERSON COUNTY
NUECES COUNTY
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Taxation--General

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Joan Huffman, Bryan Hughes, Brian Birdwell, Brandon Creighton, Pat Fallon, Bob Hall, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Jane Nelson, Judith Zaffirini)

Index to Sections Affected

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