SB 715, 88th R.S. history

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SB 715, 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: Referred to State Affairs

Author: Lois Kolkhorst
Joint Author: Juan Hinojosa

Companion:

HB 1942 (Identical)

Enabling legislation for: SJR 39

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

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Bryan Hughes, Paul Bettencourt, Brian Birdwell, Morgan LaMantia, José Menéndez, Mayes Middleton, Tan Parker, Angela Paxton, Charles Perry, Charles Schwertner, Judith Zaffirini)

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