Posted by Junelli 12:38 PM
Here is an update on the gambling related bills currently pending in the Texas Legislature:

HB 1337
Filed February 18, 2005
Author: Flores
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.
View Bill Here

HB 1824
Filed March 1, 2005
Author: Dutton
Relating to authorizing an alcoholic beverage permit holder to host a card game.
View Bill Here

HB 9
Filed March 11, 2005
Author: Flores
Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.

HB 2038
Filed March 4, 2005
Author: Ray Allen
Relating to the establishment and operation of state regulated video lottery terminals at licensed Texas racetracks to enhance the Texas Racehorse and Greyhound racing and breeding industries; providing penalties.

HB 2715
Filed March 10, 2005
Author: Menendez
Relating to authorizing licensed bingo organizations to conduct charitable poker games.

HB 3230
Filed March 11, 2005
Author: Flores
Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state, the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, and the regulation of gaming in this state; providing penalties.

SB 1327
Filed March 10, 2005
Author: Armbrister
Relating to the establishment, oversight, and operation of video lottery terminals owned by Indian tribes on Indian lands; providing penalties.

SB 1403
Filed March 10, 2005
Author: Armbrister
Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.

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