Texas SJR 82: 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 establishment of a state agency with powers to regulate all lotteries and gift enterprises, 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.

Status: Co-author authorized (as of 2025-04-23)

State: Texas · Session: 89R · Bill: SJR 82

Subjects: Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034), GAMBLING (S1232), Law Enforcement (I0510), Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541), PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING (S0515), Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661), State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773), State Finances--Management & Control (I0748), Taxation--General (I0815)

Sponsors: Johnson, Blanco, Eckhardt, Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy", Miles

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