SJR 16 TX

Introduced

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, authorizing sports wagering, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.

TX · session 89R · Senate · joint resolution

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Introduced Nov 12, 2024

Latest action (Feb 3, 2025) Referred to State Affairs

Sponsor (1)

Alvarado Democratic · primary

Action history (4)

Nov 12, 2024 Received by the Secretary of the Senate · upper
Nov 12, 2024 Filed · upper
Feb 3, 2025 Read first time · upper
Feb 3, 2025 Referred to State Affairs · upper

Subjects

Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)GAMBLING (S1232)GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0239)Governor (I0375)Legislature (I0520)Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)SENATE, TEXAS (V0227)State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773)State Finances--Appropriations (I0746)

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