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TX SJR82
Joint Resolution
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Johnson
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas Legislature to legalize and strictly regulate casino gaming and sports wagering in the state
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Limits casino gaming licenses to no more than 10 physical locations statewide, with license terms of at least 40 years; casino gaming must be conducted on-site at licensed premises only
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Establishes a maximum tax rate of 15% on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, and prohibits the state or local governments from imposing additional taxes or fees specific to gaming operations
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Creates a new state commission with law enforcement powers to regulate all lotteries and gift enterprises, including investigative, enforcement, and audit authority, funded by lottery proceeds, license fees, and gaming taxes
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Requires the state to negotiate Tribal-State gaming compacts in good faith with the three federally recognized Indian tribes in Texas for Class III gaming on their existing lands
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Scheduled for voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
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.
State Finances
Last Action
Co-author authorized
4/23/2025