TX SJR 16

died on adjournment

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.

Texas · 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) · upper

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Did TX SJR 16 pass?

No. TX SJR 16 died when the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-02-03): Referred to State Affairs

What is TX SJR 16 about?

TX SJR 16 is a joint resolution in the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors TX SJR 16?

Alvarado is the primary sponsor of TX SJR 16.

Introduced: 2024-11-12
Latest action: 2025-02-03 — Referred to State Affairs
Bill type: joint resolution
Last updated: —

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2025-02-03
Read first time
introduction,reading-1
2025-02-03
Referred to State Affairs
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2024-11-12
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
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2024-11-12
Filed
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ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/senate_joint_resolutions/SJR00001_SJR00099/SJR 16.xml

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