Texas SJR 16: 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.

Status: Referred to State Affairs (as of 2025-02-03)

State: Texas · Session: 89R · Bill: SJR 16

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)

Sponsors: Alvarado

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