HJR 97, 88th R.S. history

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HJR 97, 88th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.

Last action: Referred to State Affairs

Author: Charlie Geren
Joint Author: John Kuempel | Toni Rose
Coauthor: R. D. "Bobby" Guerra | Penny Morales Shaw

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
GAMBLING
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Governor
GREYHOUND RACING
HORSE RACING
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SENATE, TEXAS
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

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)

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