Posted by Junelli 5:35 PM
This Wednesday, beginning at 10:30am, the House Ways & Means Committee will be holding a public hearing on House Bill 9, HJR 4, and HJR 94. This will be an open hearing with testimony on the creation of the Texas Gaming Commission and the future of gambling in Texas.
HB 9 Caption: 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.
You may be able to access a live audio feed here, but I'm not sure. I've never been on there before, and I don't know if the subcomittee hearing will be broadcast live.
Random thoughts from a lawyer, an accountant, a commodities trader, an ex-Marine and a WSOP Main Event money finisher that don't know as much as they wish they did...