House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 137

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.

Did not pass

Progress

35 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 12
Referred to committee
Mar 19
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

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

Authors

Charlie GerenR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 19, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Amusements, Games, Sports Occupational Regulation: Other Trades & Professions Taxation: General

Bill text

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