HJR 137 TX

Introduced

Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees.

TX · session 89R · Assembly / House · joint resolution

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Introduced Feb 12, 2025

Latest action (Mar 19, 2025) Referred to State Affairs

Sponsor (1)

Geren Republican · primary

Action history (3)

Feb 12, 2025 Filed · lower
Mar 19, 2025 Read first time · lower
Mar 19, 2025 Referred to State Affairs · lower

Subjects

Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)GAMBLING (S1232)NATIVE AMERICANS (S0441)Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541)Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)Taxation--General (I0815)

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