Texas HJR 97: 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, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.

Status: Referred to State Affairs (as of 2023-03-03)

State: Texas · Session: 88 · Bill: HJR 97

Subjects: Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034), GAMBLING (S1232), GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0239), GREYHOUND RACING (S4400), Governor (I0375), HORSE RACING (S0512), Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541), RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0514), Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661), SENATE, TEXAS (V0227), State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773)

Sponsors: Geren, Kuempel, Rose, Guerra, Morales Shaw

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