Texas bills · 89th Legislature (2025)

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.

1. Introduced
2. In committee
3. Adopted

Sponsors

• Alvarado (Democratic)

Summary

Text versions

• Introduced

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

• Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
  Referred to State Affairs
• Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
  Read first time
• Nov 12, 2024 · Senate
  Filed
• Nov 12, 2024 · Senate
  Received by the Secretary of the Senate