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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 194	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" \| et. al.	Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 431	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 639	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lozano, J. M. Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan	Relating to the number of temporary licenses to conduct bingo issued to certain authorized organizations in a calendar year.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 668	88-0 (2023)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
HB 732	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| GAMBLING
HB 903	88-0 (2023)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the operation of a quick draw lottery game; requiring an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 904	88-0 (2023)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| GAMBLING
HB 1024	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 1395	88-0 (2023)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the Texas Lottery Commission establishing at least one weekly lottery game with a drawing held on Sundays.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1497	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al.	Relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.	House: Business & Industry	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General
HB 1542	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thimesch, Kronda	Relating to certain temporary sales by a mixed beverage permit holder.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PERMITS
HB 1553	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride regulation.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1601	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| GAMBLING
HB 1719	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees and issuing fee permits; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1759	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bucy III, John Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 1778	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LICENSE PLATES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1942	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 1950	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the major events reimbursement program, including event funding eligibility, site selection organizations, and single event and single year classifications.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 2085	88-0 (2023)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.	House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| County Government--General \| ECTOR COUNTY \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 2138	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE \| RAFFLES
HB 2142	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| GAMBLING
HB 2231	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 2252	88-0 (2023)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Law Enforcement \| Safety
HB 2254	88-0 (2023)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts as amusement rides.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2259	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 2279	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.	House: Community Safety, Select	Referred to Community Safety, Select	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Day Care \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Hospitals \| Libraries & Librarians \| Nursing Homes \| Religion \| Weapons
HB 2345	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses and the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--General \| GAMBLING
HB 2444	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thimesch, Kronda \| et. al.	Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET
HB 2497	88-0 (2023)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BAY CITY, CITY OF \| City Government--Finance \| COLORADO RIVER \| GULF OF MEXICO \| MATAGORDA COUNTY \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2550	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Taxation--General
HB 2843	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SENATE, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State
HB 3216	88-0 (2023)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| RICHLAND HILLS, CITY OF \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3262	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to county or municipal regulation of mass gatherings and sports and community venue district duties regarding emergency services and fire suppression; authorizing fees.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| FIRE MARSHAL \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Law Enforcement \| PERMITS \| Safety \| SHERIFFS
HB 3299	88-0 (2023)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3583	88-0 (2023)	Author: Jones, Jolanda	Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
HB 3598	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ALICE, CITY OF \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3649	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the definitions of the criminal offenses of gambling, the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 3742	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PHYSICIANS
HB 3940	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bhojani, Salman	Relating to the compensation paid to sale agents for state lottery ticket sales.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY, TEXAS
HB 3946	88-0 (2023)	Author: Clardy, Travis	Relating to eligibility requirements for certain events under the major events reimbursement program and the events trust fund.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4084	88-0 (2023)	Author: Frazier, Frederick \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements relating to the sale of concert and other event tickets.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET
HB 4090	88-0 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen \| et. al.	Relating to the use of revenue attributable to the imposition of a hotel occupancy tax by certain counties for certain venue projects and the period for which certain hotel occupancy taxes may be imposed.	House: Ways & Means	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 4100	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4115	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ESCROW \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4223	88-0 (2023)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to youth injury mitigation and information training for coaches and youth athletics personnel.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COACH SAFELY ACT \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4264	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to the eligibility of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Championship Series for funding under the major events reimbursement program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4419	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--State \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4446	88-0 (2023)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al. Sponsor: Springer, Drew	Relating to certain licensing and permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or license; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Local Government	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4564	88-0 (2023)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| DEBT \| GULF OF MEXICO \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4569	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paul, Dennis	Relating to single event classification for eligibility under the major events reimbursement program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4805	88-0 (2023)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 4827	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.	House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Weapons
HB 5128	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to certain excess unappropriated money in and reimbursement of appropriated money from the Texas Racing Commission fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 84	88-0 (2023)	Author: Morales, Eddie	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 92	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 93	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 97	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	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, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SENATE, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 102	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events and requiring the legislature to dedicate to property tax relief at least 98 percent of the net state tax revenue generated from the wagering on sporting events.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 105	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BEXAR COUNTY \| DALLAS COUNTY \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| EL PASO COUNTY \| GALVESTON COUNTY \| GAMBLING \| HARRIS COUNTY \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 155	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.	House: State Affairs	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF \| DALLAS, CITY OF \| FORT WORTH, CITY OF \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| HOUSTON, CITY OF \| Legislature \| MCALLEN, CITY OF \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Occupation Tax
HJR 156	88-0 (2023)	Author: González, Mary	Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Governor \| Intergovernmental Relations \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 231	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Courts--General \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 463	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against a sports participant.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 500	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
SB 643	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 715	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 874	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 926	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda	Relating to certain temporary sales by a mixed beverage permit holder.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PERMITS
SB 1118	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 1158	88-0 (2023)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Paul, Dennis	Relating to single event classification for eligibility under the major events reimbursement program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 1582	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE \| RAFFLES
SB 1639	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda \| et. al.	Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET
SB 1680	88-0 (2023)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the definitions of the criminal offenses of gambling, the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
SB 1681	88-0 (2023)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--General \| GAMBLING
SB 1820	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to the prohibited play and facilitation of play of a lottery game by telephone or through the Internet.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1837	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ALICE, CITY OF \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2006	88-0 (2023)	Author: LaMantia, Morgan	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| DEBT \| GULF OF MEXICO \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2100	88-0 (2023)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| GAMBLING
SB 2325	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Flores, Lulu \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 2633	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 17	88-0 (2023)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Tourism
SJR 30	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 39	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 90	88-0 (2023)	Author: Menéndez, José	Proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas by authorizing it to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 72	88-2 (2023)	Author: Kacal, Kyle	Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE \| RAFFLES
HB 205	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"	Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators.	House: Insurance	Received from the House	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 371	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art \| et. al.	Relating to the designation of the day after the Super Bowl as a state holiday.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Holidays \| State Employees
HB 393	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING
HB 394	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to Texas Lottery Commission rules on lottery game drawings.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 477	87-0 (2021)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BEXAR COUNTY \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| GALVESTON COUNTY \| GAMBLING \| HARRIS COUNTY \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| JEFFERSON COUNTY \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NUECES COUNTY \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 647	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Political Subdivisions
HB 770	87-0 (2021)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to the regulation of poker clubs in certain counties; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 810	87-0 (2021)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
HB 817	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the operation of a quick draw lottery game; requiring an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 938	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Sales
HB 950	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the conversion of all or a portion of a municipal sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a municipal sales and use tax for economic development purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Sales
HB 971	87-0 (2021)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Property Interests--Real Property \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1048	87-0 (2021)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the financing of certain sports and community venue projects.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1121	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| Taxation--General
HB 1268	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ashby, Trent Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride regulation.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1458	87-0 (2021)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to the separation based on biological sex of athletics teams sponsored by a public school or institution of higher education.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1472	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bucy III, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the eligibility of the Concacaf Gold Cup for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 1517	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. \| et. al.	Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain licensed or permitted premises during special events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HOTELS & MOTELS
HB 1537	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ESCROW \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1768	87-0 (2021)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Weapons
HB 1855	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cyrier, John	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1857	87-0 (2021)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Hospitals \| Nursing Homes \| Religion \| Weapons
HB 1891	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2070	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huberty, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PERMITS \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 2132	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ellzey, Jake \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of the National Hot Rod Association Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2168	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al. Sponsor: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the repeal of a criminal offense for certain charitable raffle ticket sales by professional sports team charitable foundations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 2193	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.	House: Public Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2204	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2257	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2267	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paul, Dennis Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits from an Internet website.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Electronic Information Systems \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 2420	87-0 (2021)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2570	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| BINGO
HB 2731	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2757	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cyrier, John Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the conduct and promotion of charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 2961	87-0 (2021)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to certain licensing and permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or license; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| PERMITS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2978	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hull, Lacey \| et. al.	Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Governor \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| SIGNS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3012	87-0 (2021)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports teams charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations at rodeo venues.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 3023	87-0 (2021)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 3141	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General
HB 3339	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3342	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bowers, Rhetta	Relating to the definition of illegal fireworks.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 3373	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burrows, Dustin \| et. al.	Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Arts & Humanities \| Governor \| MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS
HB 3378	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leman, Ben \| et. al.	Relating to required agreement provisions regarding the playing of the national anthem for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS
HB 3455	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James	Relating to separation of students based on gender for athletics teams sponsored or authorized by a public school.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| DISCRIMINATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 3682	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perez, Mary Ann Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3745	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET
HB 3813	87-0 (2021)	Author: Harris, Cody \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose regulations on amplified sound from certain venues.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2021
HB 4042	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hefner, Cole \| et. al.	Relating to requiring public school students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 4043	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hefner, Cole	Relating to requiring public school students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex, including a report regarding university athletic participation based on biological sex.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4237	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SENATE, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State
HB 4396	87-0 (2021)	Author: Tinderholt, Tony	Relating to distributions to the state greyhound breed registry.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4401	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of certain state and local taxes, including occupation taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Occupation Tax
HJR 26	87-0 (2021)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 35	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 37	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Legislature \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 68	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in this state.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--General
HJR 97	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huberty, Dan \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 102	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; providing for occupational licensing and certification; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112	87-0 (2021)	Author: Morales, Eddie	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 133	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Tourism
HJR 143	87-0 (2021)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 4	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al. Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to provisions in agreements between governmental entities and professional sports teams requiring the United States national anthem to be played at team events.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 29	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. \| et. al.	Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on sex and a study conducted by the University Interscholastic League on the effects of allowing a student to participate in an athletic competition designated for the sex opposite to the student's sex.	House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs	Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 274	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Courts--General \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 579	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the eligibility of the Concacaf Gold Cup for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 592	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING
SB 616	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 653	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the payment of franchise taxes by taxable entity that employs or contracts with a professional athlete.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 660	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 704	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 736	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 776	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with intellectual disabilities access to team sports.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 919	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| INTERNET \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RAFFLES
SB 1155	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: King, Ken	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
SB 1265	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian Sponsor: Ellzey, Jake	Relating to the eligibility of the National Hot Rod Association Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 1362	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1385	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Murphy, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1404	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Arts & Humanities \| Governor \| MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS
SB 1897	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSERVATORSHIP \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| Lawyers \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1920	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the regulation of historical racing pari-mutuel wagering by licensed horse and greyhound racetracks and the distribution of certain live, simulcast, and historical pari-mutuel pools.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1946	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the rulemaking authority of the University Interscholastic League	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 2020	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2181	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities for certain projects.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Sales
SJR 36	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 39	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 41	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 49	87-0 (2021)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Tourism
HB 146	87-1 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET
HB 187	87-1 (2021)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 212	87-1 (2021)	Author: Hefner, Cole \| et. al.	Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 32	87-1 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Reported engrossed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 192	87-2 (2021)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 193	87-2 (2021)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 196	87-2 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General
SB 93	87-2 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to an exception to the prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine passports.		Filed	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COVID-19 \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 156	87-3 (2021)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 157	87-3 (2021)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 31	87-3 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to an exception to the prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine passports.		Filed	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COVID-19 \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 78	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 81	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Open Records
HB 115	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a report by certain vessel operators on gambling device payout percentages; providing a civil penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 201	86-0 (2019)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 389	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bailes, Ernest Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Courts--General \| Safety
HB 412	86-0 (2019)	Author: Larson, Lyle	Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Holidays \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 494	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 581	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday.	House: County Affairs	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Holidays \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 582	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.	House: County Affairs	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 687	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Property Interests--General
HB 882	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bell, Cecil Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the duration of a bingo occasion.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
HB 892	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to county regulation of game rooms.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| GAMBLING \| Safety
HB 897	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" \| et. al.	Relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an amusement ride.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 914	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the regulation of bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County
HB 915	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.	House: County Affairs	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Holidays \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 967	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miller, Rick	Relating to tickets used to play pull-tab bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
HB 1031	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| County Government--General \| GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1037	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PERMITS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1129	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| GAMBLING \| TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1154	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain licensed or permitted premises during special events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HOTELS & MOTELS
HB 1164	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Hospitals \| Nursing Homes \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Religion \| Weapons
HB 1167	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Weapons
HB 1186	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| BINGO
HB 1275	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| Taxation--General
HB 1403	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"	Relating to insurance coverage and certification requirements for a person conducting amusement ride inspections.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1404	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dean, Jay Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| GAMBLING \| GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1476	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING
HB 1533	86-0 (2019)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to a political subdivision's adoption of zoning regulations for certain coin-operated machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Political Subdivisions
HB 1544	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to fantasy sports contests.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1775	86-0 (2019)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the elements of certain criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners, and defenses to prosecution for those criminal offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| GAMBLING
HB 1790	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a study on state lottery advertisement and promotion.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY, TEXAS
HB 1965	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1972	86-0 (2019)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to municipal regulation of game rooms and amusement redemption machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| County Government--General
HB 1995	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2156	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIANS
HB 2281	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a stadium or athletic facility leased to a nonprofit or private entity by a school district.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Education--School Districts
HB 2289	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the creation of the amusement ride regulation advisory board; providing authority to increase a fee.	House: Insurance	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2299	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Sponsor: Flores, Peter	Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIANS
HB 2303	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| GAMBLING
HB 2359	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to authorize tax incentives for the development of property for gambling purposes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| GAMBLING \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2402	86-0 (2019)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al. Sponsor: Fallon, Pat	Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| HORSES
HB 2463	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ESCROW \| HORSE RACING \| HORSES \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2665	86-0 (2019)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| Historic Preservation & Museums \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2669	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Morals \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
HB 2748	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perez, Mary Ann \| et. al.	Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.	House: County Affairs	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 2823	86-0 (2019)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary	Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3043	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Elections--General \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3160	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3197	86-0 (2019)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3213	86-0 (2019)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the eligibility of certain exhibitions and festivals to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3366	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HORSE RACING \| HORSES \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3386	86-0 (2019)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3431	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to a prohibition on lottery advertisement and promotion in certain low income counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Highways \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3472	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bailes, Ernest	Relating to a rodeo hosted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; authorizing a fee.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| HUNTSVILLE, CITY OF
HB 3787	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3796	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--General
HB 4034	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the use of money in the state lottery account for education.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| LOTTERIES \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget
HB 4042	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GULF OF MEXICO \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4131	86-0 (2019)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4174	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Statutory Revision
HB 4203	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4275	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rosenthal, Jon	Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4448	86-0 (2019)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.	House: State Affairs	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| Aeronautics \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 18	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Legislature \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 36	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Legislature \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HJR 49	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| GAMBLING \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 55	86-0 (2019)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Legislature \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 61	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--General
HJR 67	86-0 (2019)	Author: Pacheco, Leo	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Elections--General \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 68	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 78	86-0 (2019)	Author: Beckley, Michelle \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Elections--General \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 230	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Property Interests--General
SB 318	86-0 (2019)	Author: Flores, Peter \| et. al.	Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| SPORTING GOODS \| Taxation--Sales
SB 376	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to criminal offenses applicable to and authorized uses of gambling devices, including eight-liners.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| GAMBLING
SB 402	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Open Records
SB 567	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the duration of a bingo occasion.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
SB 731	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to fantasy sports contests.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 832	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to lottery game revenue for grants to public school prekindergarten programs.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 889	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Morals \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
SB 1127	86-0 (2019)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the regulation of certain professional services provided to student athletes.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1133	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1270	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1273	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.	Senate: Finance	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1319	86-0 (2019)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Murphy, Jim	Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1393	86-0 (2019)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Returned to committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1431	86-0 (2019)	Author: Fallon, Pat	Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| HORSES
SB 1469	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to municipal regulation of game rooms and amusement redemption machines.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| County Government--General
SB 1470	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to a political subdivision's adoption of zoning regulations for certain coin-operated machines.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Political Subdivisions
SB 1495	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1525	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1710	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling on riverboats and boats operated on bays of this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOATS & BOATING \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1711	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling in certain communities.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--General \| Historic Preservation & Museums \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1798	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1997	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.	Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water & Rural Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HORSE RACING \| HORSES \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1998	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.	Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ESCROW \| HORSE RACING \| HORSES \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2092	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to county regulation of game rooms.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Safety
SB 2095	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| GAMBLING
SB 2098	86-0 (2019)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING
SB 2182	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Parker, Tan	Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	House appoints conferees-reported	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 2194	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| GULF OF MEXICO \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2249	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create sports and community venue districts and to authorize and finance certain sports and community venue projects; authorizing a tax.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2274	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.	Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water & Rural Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2356	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--General
SJR 41	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SENATE, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--General
SJR 42	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BEXAR COUNTY \| GALVESTON COUNTY \| GAMBLING \| HARRIS COUNTY \| JEFFERSON COUNTY \| NUECES COUNTY \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--General
HB 41	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.	House: County Affairs	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| JUNETEENTH \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 59	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Open Records \| Protection of Personal Information
HB 255	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Hospitals \| Nursing Homes \| Religion \| Weapons
HB 349	85-0 (2017)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.	House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Open Records
HB 412	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Holidays \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 446	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al.	Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 465	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or educational institutions.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Weapons
HB 487	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Property Interests--General
HB 554	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday.	House: County Affairs	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Holidays \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 873	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| RESTAURANTS \| Weapons
HB 874	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to a charitable raffle ticket awarded as a bingo prize.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 894	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 986	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETIC TRAINERS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIANS
HB 1106	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Governor \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1110	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1252	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to authorize tax incentives for the development of property for gambling purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| GAMBLING \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1405	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 1417	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rinaldi, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.	House: County Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Holidays \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety \| Safety--Fireworks \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 1418	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring the registration of fantasy game operators; requiring a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1422	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1424	85-0 (2017)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Aeronautics \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Electronic Information Systems \| Law Enforcement
HB 1457	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to fantasy sports contests.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1555	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the sale of lottery tickets by certain wine and beer retailers.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES
HB 1708	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miller, Rick	Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Received from the House	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| BINGO
HB 1806	85-0 (2017)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1900	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to a prohibition on lottery advertisement and promotion in certain low income counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Highways \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2354	85-0 (2017)	Author: Isaac, Jason	Relating to the use and allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BUDA, CITY OF \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2445	85-0 (2017)	Author: Stucky, Lynn \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes by and the collection and use of certain tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties, including the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel and hotel and convention center projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| DENTON, CITY OF \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
HB 2475	85-0 (2017)	Author: Davis, Sarah Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2541	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2562	85-0 (2017)	Author: Shine, Hugh Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings and admissions to certain amusement services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2577	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the regulation of bingo games; authorizing fee refunds.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2578	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the elimination of certain fees for licensure and the disposition of certain fees collected by the Texas Lottery Commission under the Bingo Enabling Act.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2644	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2741	85-0 (2017)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 2764	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 2828	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliveira, René \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of certain sweepstakes in this state.	House: Business & Industry	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Business & Commerce--General
HB 2909	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to reports on and the regulation of certain licensed activities and related organizations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 2953	85-0 (2017)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the definition of a public entertainment facility and the promotion, sponsorship, or advertising of an entertainment event or venue or alcoholic beverage at certain governmentally owned public entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration	Left pending in committee	\| ADVERTISING \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2957	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wray, John	Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PERMITS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3005	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to certain promotional activities on the premises of a retailer of alcoholic beverages.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports
HB 3010	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to authorizing and financing certain sports and community venue projects.	House: Urban Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| AIRPORTS \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--Finance \| County Government--Finance \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 3125	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS \| RAFFLES
HB 3206	85-0 (2017)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
HB 3286	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING
HB 3294	85-0 (2017)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the eligibility of events, including certain NASCAR events, to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3366	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.	House: Ways & Means	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3453	85-0 (2017)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| County Government--General
HB 3484	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
HB 3611	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the termination of the entitlement of the state, a county, and certain municipalities to a share of a bingo prize fee collected in counties where certain illegal gambling occurs to the detriment of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| City Government--Finance \| County Government--Finance \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Political Subdivisions
HB 3698	85-0 (2017)	Author: Isaac, Jason	Relating to the ineligibility of certain governmental entities that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of immigration laws to participate in and receive funds from the major events reimbursement program.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Aliens \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| City Government--Finance \| County Government--Finance \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 3728	85-0 (2017)	Author: Longoria, Oscar \| et. al.	Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Labor--General \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3925	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3926	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3973	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3989	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Eric	Relating to the locations where a person may openly carry a holstered handgun.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Weapons
HB 4029	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliveira, René Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4109	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cain, Briscoe	Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--General
HB 4123	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kacal, Kyle	Relating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PERMITS \| Water--General
HB 4129	85-0 (2017)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to disciplinary action against bingo operators and bingo registry workers for prohibited conduct and criminal convictions.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4136	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Elections--General \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4155	85-0 (2017)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4187	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raney, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the use of revenue from municipal hotel occupancy taxes for a sports facility or field in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HJR 23	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 55	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EL PASO COUNTY \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| POLK COUNTY \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 59	85-0 (2017)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 81	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 90	85-0 (2017)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HJR 91	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize additional professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles at additional venues.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 107	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 119	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 105	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 106	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| GAMBLING
SB 116	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 119	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Open Meetings \| Open Records \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 155	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to requirements for participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League, including a sudden cardiac arrest awareness form.	Senate: Education	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 389	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to abolishing the Major Events reimbursement program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 390	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to abolishing the Motor Sports Racing trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 391	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to abolishing the Events trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 392	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to abolishing the Major Events Trust fund, the Events trust fund, and the Motor Sports Racing trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 549	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Bell, Cecil	Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 1/1/18	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 658	85-0 (2017)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Property Interests--General
SB 849	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated with certain sports teams.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETIC TRAINERS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHYSICIANS
SB 856	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| BINGO
SB 859	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Governor \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 884	85-0 (2017)	Author: Whitmire, John \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain counties to use county revenue or incur debt to improve or redevelop certain sports facilities.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to County Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Finance \| County Government--General \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 888	85-0 (2017)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the sale of lottery tickets by certain wine and beer retailers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES
SB 1097	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1136	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--Finance \| MEXICO \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1176	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the creation of a water park permit in the Alcoholic Beverage Code; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS \| PERMITS \| WINE & WINERIES
SB 1337	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
SB 1432	85-0 (2017)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PERMITS \| Water--General
SB 1447	85-0 (2017)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| SHOOTING RANGES \| Weapons
SB 1519	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the definition of a public entertainment facility and the promotion, sponsorship, or advertising of an entertainment event or venue or alcoholic beverage at certain governmentally owned public entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ADVERTISING \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 1539	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	House appoints conferees-reported	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1804	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1949	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the regulation of certain sweepstakes in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Business & Commerce--General
SB 1962	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings and admissions to certain amusement services.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1969	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Cyrier, John	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, including conforming amendments.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Statutory Revision
SB 1970	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to fantasy sports contests.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1971	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas Racing Commission horse industry escrow account.	House: Appropriations Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ESCROW \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1972	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2000	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 2035	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2056	85-0 (2017)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2158	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the requirements for a mass gathering or outdoor music festival permit.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Environment--Solid Waste \| LITTER \| PERMITS
SJR 39	85-0 (2017)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 49	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 204	85-1 (2017)	Author: Huberty, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 108	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Open Records \| Protection of Personal Information
HB 336	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dale, Tony	Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 367	84-0 (2015)	Author: Villalba, Jason	Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 410	84-0 (2015)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 653	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the prosecution of money laundering involving the proceeds of the offense of possession of a gambling device or gambling equipment or paraphernalia.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| MONEY LAUNDERING
HB 677	84-0 (2015)	Author: Turner, Sylvester \| et. al.	Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 767	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Co-sponsor authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--School Districts \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 779	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 785	84-0 (2015)	Author: Miller, Rick	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General
HB 854	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sanford, Scott \| et. al.	Relating to the abolishment of the state lottery.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 900	84-0 (2015)	Author: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 902	84-0 (2015)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 975	84-0 (2015)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al. Sponsor: Fraser, Troy \| et. al.	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Courts--County & Statutory \| Courts--District \| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT \| RAFFLES
HB 1040	84-0 (2015)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 1213	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| County Government--General \| GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1292	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 1302	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to fees imposed for the operation of amusement rides.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1318	84-0 (2015)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Elections--Presidential
HB 1385	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; providing penalties; imposing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1412	84-0 (2015)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans
HB 1440	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General
HB 1504	84-0 (2015)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a lottery prize winner's choice to remain anonymous on authorization to withhold five percent of winnings.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1829	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Ed \| et. al.	Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1830	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING \| PERMITS
HB 1860	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| Safety
HB 1905	84-0 (2015)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, and to the repeal of certain of those taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Drugs \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
HB 1917	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at certain licensed or permitted premises during special events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HOTELS & MOTELS
HB 1929	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rose, Toni Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities.	House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Aging \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Finance \| DALLAS COUNTY \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1950	84-0 (2015)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to a municipality's or county's eligibility to receive money disbursed from a local events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance
HB 2074	84-0 (2015)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association finals event to receive funding through a major events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2114	84-0 (2015)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax.	House: Ways & Means	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Inheritance
HB 2212	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wray, John \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of certain state taxes; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2329	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2339	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne \| et. al. Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| OPEN CONTAINERS
HB 2342	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2490	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burns, DeWayne	Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 2642	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and regulation by counties of amusement redemption machine game rooms on bingo premises; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees and taxes; creating civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PERMITS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2745	84-0 (2015)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to the frequency restrictions on charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RAFFLES
HB 2784	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate camping on public beaches; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Land & Resource Management	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| County Government--General \| GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2786	84-0 (2015)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to incentives for the production of video games.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3029	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Holidays \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 3315	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board and allowing the board to address a broader range of issues.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3359	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to requirements for coaches of youth sports programs.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3402	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the authority of a venue district to act as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county for purposes of games or event trust funds; authorizing a fee.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HARRIS COUNTY \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3477	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to restrictions on event ticket sales.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| TICKET SCALPING
HB 3595	84-0 (2015)	Author: Morrison, Geanie Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM \| VICTORIA, CITY OF
HB 3613	84-0 (2015)	Author: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to a Pan American Games trust fund, an Olympic Games trust fund, a Major Events trust fund, a Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and an Events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events, and to the abolishment of the special event trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| Governor \| Tourism
HB 3615	84-0 (2015)	Author: Isaac, Jason Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Finance \| SAN MARCOS RIVER \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
HB 3629	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raney, John Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to use and allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues for certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
HB 3667	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Taxation--State
HB 3772	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho \| et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to construct, enhance, upgrade, and maintain arenas, sports facilities, and fields in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| FRIO RIVER \| PECOS RIVER \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3839	84-0 (2015)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 4010	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burns, DeWayne	Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides; providing a civil penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4019	84-0 (2015)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the operation of a sports betting website and the placement of a bet through a sports betting website; creating a criminal offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET
HB 4040	84-0 (2015)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the licensing and regulation of sports betting web sites, providing penalties; requiring a license; allowing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HJR 22	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 40	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| GULF OF MEXICO \| HORSE RACING \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 59	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 73	84-0 (2015)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al. Sponsor: Fraser, Troy \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 92	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 105	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Legislature \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 129	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 142	84-0 (2015)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| GAMBLING \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HR 3374	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 866.		Reported enrolled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 48	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the events eligible for funding from the Major Events trust fund.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 235	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 293	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Isaac, Jason	Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 397	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Blanco, César	Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans
SB 541	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Elections--Presidential
SB 601	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Bell, Cecil \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General
SB 602	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 633	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fraser, Troy Sponsor: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| Governor \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 651	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to an audit of Major Events trust funds conducted by the state auditor.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 682	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| SAN MARCOS RIVER \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
SB 752	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al. Sponsor: Murphy, Jim	Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Inheritance
SB 759	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al. Sponsor: Wray, John	Relating to the repeal of certain state taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Returned to committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 802	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| OPEN CONTAINERS
SB 866	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| County Government--General \| GULF OF MEXICO
SB 898	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fraser, Troy \| et. al.	Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; providing penalties.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Courts--County & Statutory \| Courts--District \| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT \| RAFFLES
SB 1027	84-0 (2015)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to refunding certain taxes remitted by racing associations in consideration for enhancing racing purses.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Taxation--State
SB 1078	84-0 (2015)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1100	84-0 (2015)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals Event for funding from the Major Events trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1156	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events trust fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES
SB 1210	84-0 (2015)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Miller, Rick	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General
SB 1319	84-0 (2015)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to requirements for coaches of youth sports programs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 1495	84-0 (2015)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance, upgrade, and maintain sports facilities and fields in certain municipalities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1800	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the computation of cost of goods for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1972	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| Safety
SJR 31	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands, and reducing the number of illegal gambling machines.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 34	84-0 (2015)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 39	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fraser, Troy \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 51	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1050	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 866.		Reported enrolled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 42	83-0 (2013)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of gambling and keeping a gambling place.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--General \| GAMBLING
HB 109	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 137	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, the penalty for gambling promotion, and the prosecution of certain gambling offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| GAMBLING
HB 292	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POKER GAMING ACT OF 2013 \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 394	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 515	83-0 (2013)	Author: Pitts, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the remittance of certain taxes and fees and the allocation of certain state money.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Taxation--Sales
HB 778	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 1019	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Diane \| et. al.	Relating to conforming the eligibility under a major events trust fund of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision postseason event with the changes to the Bowl Championship Series system.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Taxation--General
HB 1062	83-0 (2013)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the remittance dates of certain taxes and fees and the allocation dates of certain state money.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Budget \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1127	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smith, Wayne \| et. al. Sponsor: Patrick, Dan	Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Courts--District \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1186	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the Texas Racing Commission's ability to share investigatory information with other state regulatory agencies.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1187	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the power of stewards or judges to impose penalties under the Texas Racing Act; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1270	83-0 (2013)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| Health--Indigent Health Care \| LOTTERIES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1319	83-0 (2013)	Author: Turner, Sylvester \| et. al.	Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 1443	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas."	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BATTLESHIP TEXAS \| LOTTERIES \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1551	83-0 (2013)	Author: Vo, Hubert	Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PHYSICIANS
HB 1812	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the events eligible to receive funding through a major events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Property Interests--Trusts \| Taxation--General \| TRUSTS
HB 1908	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to sports and community venue projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| County Government--General \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1919	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the defenses to prosecution of certain gambling offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--General \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET
HB 2027	83-0 (2013)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2098	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the authorization and regulation of social poker establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SOCIAL POKER GAMING ACT OF 2013
HB 2123	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| PERMITS
HB 2197	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchía, Rafael Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties; imposing and changing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2375	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization of racetrack extension locations, providing rulemaking authority to the commission and comptroller, and providing for administrative penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2489	83-0 (2013)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2603	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2729	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2974	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gonzalez, Naomi	Relating to the short-term motor vehicle rental tax used to finance certain athletic events.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| RENTAL CARS \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--Sales \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3012	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gonzalez, Naomi	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 3041	83-0 (2013)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Arts & Humanities \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Business & Commerce--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Consumer Protection \| Courts--District \| TICKET SCALPING
HB 3182	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to changing eligibility requirements, limiting disbursements for eligible expenses and changing reporting requirements under the major events trust fund and events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3476	83-0 (2013)	Author: Paddie, Chris	Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 3504	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to certain promotional activities on the premises of a retailer of alcoholic beverages.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
HB 3529	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3782	83-0 (2013)	Author: Isaac, Jason	Relating to the major events and events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HJR 25	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 27	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 98	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 117	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| Legislature \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 121	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 131	83-0 (2013)	Author: Menéndez, José	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| GULF OF MEXICO \| HORSE RACING \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 141	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Electronic Information Systems \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 55	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 210	83-0 (2013)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties; imposing fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 282	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 398	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to conforming the eligibility under a major events trust fund of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision postseason event with the changes to the Bowl Championship Series system.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Taxation--General
SB 433	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Courts--District \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 559	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Pitts, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the remittance dates of certain taxes and fees and the allocation dates of certain state money.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| State Finances--Budget \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Taxation--Sales
SB 618	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Vo, Hubert	Relating to the elimination of the licensing and registration requirements for ringside physicians and timekeepers for combative sports events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PHYSICIANS
SB 663	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 765	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment and duties of an event oversight committee for an event eligible to receive funding through a major events trust fund; limiting payments from the fund to reimbursement for attracting unique events to Texas.	Senate: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| FURNITURE & FIXTURES
SB 789	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 799	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties; imposing fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 871	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy Sponsor: Collier, Nicole \| et. al.	Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1103	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1132	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to certain gaming conducted in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1340	83-0 (2013)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: King, Tracy	Relating to the temporary operation of a racetrack extension location.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1371	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1392	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to an audit by the state auditor and a study by the comptroller of the events trust funds.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1450	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1494	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of horse and greyhound racing; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AUDITOR, STATE \| Crimes--Drugs \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1503	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1558	83-0 (2013)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the sale of event tickets.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Consumer Protection \| TICKET SCALPING
SB 1666	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of amusement rides.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1678	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob \| et. al. Sponsor: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to the events and expenses eligible for, reporting requirements concerning disbursements from, and a study by the comptroller of the Major Events trust fund and the Events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Taxation--General
SB 1800	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment and duties of an event oversight committee for an event eligible to receive funding through an events trust fund for certain municipalities and counties.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General
SCR 48	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob Sponsor: Isaac, Jason	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1678.		Point of order sustained	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Resolutions--Corrective
SJR 6	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| GULF OF MEXICO \| HORSE RACING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--General \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 36	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 37	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 40	83-0 (2013)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 43	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Electronic Information Systems \| GAMBLING \| INTERNET \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 45	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of certain gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.	Senate: Finance	Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 64	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--State
HB 52	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to physical examination requirements for participation in certain University Interscholastic League extracurricular athletic activities.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 82	82-0 (2011)	Author: Flynn, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 254	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey \| et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to establishing the Texas Derbies.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 382	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POKER GAMING ACT OF 2011 \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 457	82-0 (2011)	Author: Craddick, Tom Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to restrictions on the promotion and operation of charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| INTERNET \| RAFFLES
HB 465	82-0 (2011)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, the Pan American Games trust fund, the Olympic Games trust fund, and a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES \| Science & Technology \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 466	82-0 (2011)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to the authority to enter into certain agreements relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, or certain trust funds for sporting and non-sporting events and the money in those funds.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Science & Technology \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 594	82-0 (2011)	Author: Raymond, Richard Pena	Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| GAMBLING
HB 675	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to football helmet safety requirements in public schools.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 677	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to cognitive-linguistic or neurocognitive assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Health Care Providers \| Minors--Health & Safety \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 700	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to consolidating the functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the Texas Lottery Commission, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND GAMING COMMISSION
HB 735	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Diane \| et. al.	Relating to events to receive funding through a major events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General \| TRUSTS
HB 1123	82-0 (2011)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the regulation of athlete agents; providing administrative and criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1154	82-0 (2011)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to the assessment of a civil penalty against owners and operators of coin-operated machines who commit certain gambling offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| City Government--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 1183	82-0 (2011)	Author: Raymond, Richard Pena \| et. al.	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1595	82-0 (2011)	Author: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range and the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| SHOOTING RANGES \| Weapons
HB 1836	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Texas Independence Day.	House: County Affairs	Withdrawn from schedule	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS \| INDEPENDENCE DAY, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 1955	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2111	82-0 (2011)	Author: Woolley, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2130	82-0 (2011)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to the display of owner information on and taxes and fees applicable to certain coin-operated machines.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| VENDING MACHINES
HB 2271	82-0 (2011)	Author: Anchía, Rafael Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/11	\| AGRILIFE RESEARCH, TEXAS \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2424	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2728	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3042	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to providing grants for breast cancer research, education, and patient treatment and support.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CANCER \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3130	82-0 (2011)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the registration of a referee of certain extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by certain public or private schools; providing penalties.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 3282	82-0 (2011)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the operation and regulation of 24-number bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3500	82-0 (2011)	Author: Isaac, Jason	Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance regulating the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 3570	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to insurance coverage requirements for certain amusement rides.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3575	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3576	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3583	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harless, Patricia	Relating to the authority of local law enforcement authorities to enforce certain laws regulating coin-operated machines; providing criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Law Enforcement \| VENDING MACHINES
HB 3694	82-0 (2011)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to certain requirements of sports officials by the University Interscholastic League.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| SPORTS OFFICIALS \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HJR 28	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 32	82-0 (2011)	Author: Raymond, Richard Pena	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 41	82-0 (2011)	Author: Raymond, Richard Pena \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 43	82-0 (2011)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 111	82-0 (2011)	Author: Woolley, Beverly \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 112	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 113	82-0 (2011)	Author: King, Tracy	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 119	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 147	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain federally recognized Indian tribes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 151	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 152	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 309	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to events to receive funding through a major events trust fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General \| TRUSTS
SB 626	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to lottery winnings, including assignment of winnings, periodic payments of winnings, and the deduction of child support delinquency amounts from winnings paid to a prize winner.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Family--Child Support \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 659	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Government Organization	Left pending in committee	\| AGRILIFE RESEARCH, TEXAS \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EQUINE RESEARCH ACCOUNT ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 766	82-0 (2011)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Isaac, Jason	Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range and the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| SHOOTING RANGES \| Weapons
SB 780	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the creation of an instant-ticket lottery game with revenue dedicated to the TEXAS grant program.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1098	82-0 (2011)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Jackson, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to certain offenses involving unauthorized recordings.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Returned to Calendars Committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Property
SB 1118	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1156	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Memorial Day.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| MEMORIAL DAY \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
SB 1212	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1245	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1342	82-0 (2011)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the use of bingo proceeds by licensed authorized organizations, including the use of proceeds to provide health insurance or health insurance benefits to certain employees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1344	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed state lottery prize money to support education.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| LOTTERIES \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 1467	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the assessment, collection, and distribution of a county or municipal occupation tax on certain coin-operated machines.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Taxation--Occupation Tax \| VENDING MACHINES
SJR 33	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state video lottery system to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting games of chance on certain Indian lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 34	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 35	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 73	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 74	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the forfeiture of property related to certain gambling offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 75	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 222	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POKER GAMING ACT OF 2009 \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 357	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to the sale of lottery tickets at a location at which a person holds an alcoholic beverage permit.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Postponed	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 358	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the seizure of the circuit board of a gambling device or equipment, altered gambling equipment, or gambling paraphernalia.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 398	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon \| et. al.	Relating to special event trust funds used to promote major athletic, motor sports racing, and other special events in this state.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General
HB 599	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Texas Independence Day.	House: County Affairs	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INDEPENDENCE DAY, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 808	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs.	House: Public Health	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| DEFIBRILLATORS \| Health--General \| Safety
HB 855	81-0 (2009)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of certain inflatable amusement structures; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1279	81-0 (2009)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to dedication of a portion of unclaimed lottery revenues to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Transportation--Railroads
HB 1299	81-0 (2009)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1308	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 1473	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the application of certain requirements affecting certain subdivision golf courses.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 1474	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1724	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--State
HB 1789	81-0 (2009)	Author: Maldonado, Diana \| et. al. Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities, coliseums, and multiuse facilities in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1955	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corporations & Associations \| Open Records
HB 1963	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to eliminating the limitation on lottery advertising expenses based on the lottery prize payout percentage.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2081	81-0 (2009)	Author: Isett, Carl	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Postponed	\| AGRILIFE RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, TEXAS \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills
HB 2325	81-0 (2009)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and imposing a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2437	81-0 (2009)	Author: McCall, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to a major events trust fund and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Reported favorably as substituted	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| TRUSTS
HB 2509	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the payment of a lottery prize awarded to a minor.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Minors--General
HB 3024	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the allocation of a portion of the revenue from lottery ticket sales to combat problem and compulsive gambling.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3113	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| RAFFLES
HB 3214	81-0 (2009)	Author: Keffer, Jim	Relating to the exemption of certain units conducting bingo games from the franchise tax.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3239	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to the creation of legislative committees to study proposals on the conduct of gaming in this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| GAMBLING \| Interim Studies
HB 3705	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities.	House: County Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3806	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3807	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the fee imposed on bingo prizes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3808	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the criminal offense for conducting, promoting, or administering bingo without a license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3809	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to reports regarding charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3810	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the regulation of pull-tab bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3811	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the locations where a licensed authorized organization may conduct bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3812	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to bingo advisory opinions.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3813	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to display of the Problem Gamblers' Help Line telephone number on a bingo card-minding device or pull-tab dispenser.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3814	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to charitable bingo accounting procedures and the use of bingo proceeds.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3815	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3839	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to establishing the Texas Derby.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4018	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of amusement redemption machines and imposing a fee on amusement redemption machines; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Political Subdivisions
HB 4062	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to providing a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 4219	81-0 (2009)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the prohibition of a fee associated with the transfer of real property.	House: Business & Industry	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Property Interests--Real Property \| RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 4322	81-0 (2009)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| GAMBLING \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 4416	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate games of chance or other gaming activities at specific locations including dog or horse tracks, destination resort casinos, or on Indian tribal lands.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| HORSE RACING \| TEXAS GAMING COMMISSION
HB 4513	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| INTERNET
HB 4533	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the conduct of charitable poker runs by certain nonprofit organizations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| GAMBLING
HB 4627	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to physical examination requirements for participation in certain University Interscholastic League extracurricular athletic activities.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Health Care Providers \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 4640	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 220	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund	Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas and its potential direct and indirect economic impact on specific markets and on the state as a whole.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Received from the House	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Interim Studies \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 5	81-0 (2009)	Author: King, Tracy	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 37	81-0 (2009)	Author: Raymond, Richard \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to certain public school purposes.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 70	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating slot machines and casino games by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide additional money to fund transportation in this state and to provide additional financial aid for higher education students.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 79	81-0 (2009)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to treat recognized Indian tribes equally with regard to authorizing gambling or other gaming activity on tribal land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Elections--General \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 107	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize and provide for regulating the conduct of gaming in this state and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 108	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a federally recognized Indian tribe in a county along the Texas-Mexico international border to conduct certain gaming activity on certain tribal lands.	House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 129	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 137	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain Indian tribes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2852	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Expressing support for efforts by the federal government to amend The Restoration Act, relating to certain Indian gaming prohibitions.	House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| RESTORATION ACT
SB 210	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to certain prohibited lottery games.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 227	81-0 (2009)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to a fee on certain lottery prizes to fund the TEXAS grant program.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Taxation--General
SB 309	81-0 (2009)	Author: Jackson, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 310	81-0 (2009)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the forfeiture of property related to certain gambling offenses.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
SB 311	81-0 (2009)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
SB 370	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the penalty for engaging in gambling promotion or keeping a gambling place.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
SB 421	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 422	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| GAMBLING
SB 998	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the seizure of the circuit board of a gambling device or equipment, altered gambling equipment, or gambling paraphernalia.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Law Enforcement
SB 1013	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Left pending in committee	\| AGRILIFE RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, TEXAS \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills
SB 1084	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--State
SB 1108	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the closure of certain instant lottery games.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1181	81-0 (2009)	Author: Patrick, Dan	Relating to the employment of certain persons by amusement parks.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse \| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1196	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corporations & Associations \| Open Records
SB 1341	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1515	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: McCall, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| TRUSTS
SB 1649	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to dedication of a portion of unclaimed lottery revenues to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Transportation--Railroads
SB 1656	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1835	81-0 (2009)	Author: Patrick, Dan Sponsor: Vaught, Allen	Relating to the offenses of unauthorized duplication, unauthorized recording, and improper labeling of recordings.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Property \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1999	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| RAFFLES
SB 2104	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed operators for certain veterans organizations; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| Military & Veterans \| Minors--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 2184	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| GAMBLING \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 2394	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
SB 2505	81-0 (2009)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to safety of children who participate in rodeos.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Safety
SJR 31	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating slot machines and casino games by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide additional money to fund transportation in this state and to provide additional financial aid for higher education students.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 54	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 10	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al.	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 97	80-0 (2007)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the use of the net proceeds of bingo by a veterans organization.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations	Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Military & Veterans
HB 330	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flynn, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 378	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the compensation and duties of Texas Lottery Commission members.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 539	80-0 (2007)	Author: Smith, Wayne \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the regulation of fireworks and fireworks displays.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Minors--General \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 653	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al.	Relating to charitable poker runs that benefit certain nonprofit organizations; providing a penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| RAFFLES
HB 1070	80-0 (2007)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the liability insurance requirements for certain amusement rides.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1156	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1166	80-0 (2007)	Author: Gallego, Pete Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the authority of certain counties to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects.	House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Finance \| County Government--General \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1179	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to procurements by the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1180	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the continuation of the Texas Lottery Commission and certain laws administered by the commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| Sunset Bills
HB 1181	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation and administration of state lotteries by the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1183	80-0 (2007)	Author: Otto, John Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to liability of landowners who allow their land to be used for radio control flying and related activities.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1293	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to licensing and regulation of event coordinators for combative sports.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1405	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; 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 gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset Bills \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 1448	80-0 (2007)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to the punishment for the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| GAMBLING
HB 1560	80-0 (2007)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| Political Subdivisions \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1670	80-0 (2007)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the payment of a lottery prize awarded to a minor.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Minors--General \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2026	80-0 (2007)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs.	House: Public Health	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| DEFIBRILLATORS \| Health--General \| Safety
HB 2160	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to eliminating the limitation on lottery advertising expenses based on the lottery prize payout percentage.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Postponed	\| ADVERTISING \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2206	80-0 (2007)	Author: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the use of a card-minding device to play bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2265	80-0 (2007)	Author: Haggerty, Pat Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the award of prizes in, and the conduct of, a progressive bingo game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2440	80-0 (2007)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of commercially operated party boats on public water of this state.	House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism	Left pending in committee	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOATS & BOATING \| Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 2462	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Sponsor: Brimer, Kim	Relating to providing for the sale of certain gambling equipment seized by a law enforcement agency.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Law Enforcement \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2535	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of federally recognized Indian tribes along the Texas-Mexico border to engage in bingo.	House: Border & International Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2672	80-0 (2007)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie	Relating to activities of a winery located in a dry county.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	No action taken in committee	\| Agriculture \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| WINE & WINERIES
HB 2700	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to judges and stewards employed by the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2701	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the regulation of horse and dog racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2739	80-0 (2007)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to the sale of lottery tickets at a location at which a person holds an alcoholic beverage permit.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3025	80-0 (2007)	Author: Frost, Stephen	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for the enhancement and upgrading of sports facilities and fields by certain municipalities.	House: Local Government Ways & Means	Referred to Local Government Ways and Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3186	80-0 (2007)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| POKER GAMING ACT OF 2007
HB 3326	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Texas Racing Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3335	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; 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 and other gambling activities authorized by law in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset Bills \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3350	80-0 (2007)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to payment of costs incurred in the operation and administration of the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Returned from the House for further action	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3351	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; 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 casino gaming and other gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset Bills \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3605	80-0 (2007)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund	Relating to facilities subject to the Texas Racing Act.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING
HB 3615	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the regulation, operation, and taxation of certain coin-operated machines; providing a penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Subcommittee meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Occupation Tax \| Taxation--State
HB 3914	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission to establish an Internet lottery game program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| INTERNET \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3973	80-0 (2007)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to authorizing a long-term concession agreement for operation of the lottery and establishing three trust funds to receive the revenue resulting from the long-term concession agreement.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 10	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 14	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 15	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to treat recognized Indian tribes equally with regard to authorizing gambling or other gaming activity on tribal land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 26	80-0 (2007)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to certain public school purposes to offset other revenue used for that purpose.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 58	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ritter, Allan	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize casino gaming, to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, licensed casino operators, and recognized Indian tribes, and to regulate the locations at which casino gaming may be conducted, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Withdrawn from schedule	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 63	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund governmental programs.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 85	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a contract with an entity to operate the state lottery to be approved by a majority of the members of each house of the legislature.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Legislature \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 98	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed racetrack operators and certain Indian tribes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 99	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands, authorizing the regulation of gaming to provide additional money to fund governmental programs, and regulating the locations at which gambling may be conducted in this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 100	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing video lottery games and casino gaming at certain racetracks, at certain tourist destination locations, and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund governmental programs and regulating the locations at which gambling may be conducted in this state.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 42	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Consumer Protection \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Purchasing--State
SB 191	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the demolition of certain sports and community venues.	House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Finance
SB 765	80-0 (2007)	Author: Eltife, Kevin Sponsor: Frost, Stephen	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for the enhancement and upgrading of sports facilities and fields by certain municipalities.	House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 770	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the creation of a lottery game to benefit the permanent fund for veterans' assistance.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 774	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| Political Subdivisions \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 882	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization on tribal land.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 967	80-0 (2007)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to injurious or disruptive conduct at major venue sporting events; providing penalties.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1110	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the use of a card-minding device to play bingo.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1200	80-0 (2007)	Author: Patrick, Dan Sponsor: Flores, Kino	Relating to rules governing the sale of tickets to an instant lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Placed on Major State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1256	80-0 (2007)	Author: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1359	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	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.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--State
SB 1424	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim \| et. al. Sponsor: Smith, Todd \| et. al.	Relating to the municipalities authorized to use the other events trust fund to attract certain sporting events and to the comptroller of public accounts' responsibilities regarding those events.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--State
SB 1452	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the regulation of certain ocean-going ships on which gambling is offered and to the application of certain gambling offenses to the ships; creating offenses and providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1523	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development, including hosting certain major sporting or athletic events.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County
SB 1552	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to allowing qualified organizations to conduct raffles using stored value cards and video displays.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| RAFFLES
SB 1751	80-0 (2007)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission to establish an Internet lottery game program.	Senate: State Affairs	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INTERNET \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1806	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1996	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machines and the locations in which amusement redemption machines are operated; providing criminal penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SJR 8	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Constitutional Revision \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 33	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting recognized Indian tribes to conduct gambling or other gaming activity on certain tribal land.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 45	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the operation of limited casino gaming by licensed operators and recognized Indian tribes and to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators and recognized Indian tribes, requiring the legislature to create a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates.	Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 47	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing this state to license persons to conduct gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3	79-0 (2005)	Author: Keffer, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Senate appoints conferees-reported	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Corporations & Associations \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District \| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 9	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al.	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.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 103	79-0 (2005)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin \| et. al.	Relating to the punishment for the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| GAMBLING
HB 175	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al.	Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 396	79-0 (2005)	Author: Homer, Mark	Relating to protecting the state from losses incurred by a lottery sales agent.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Subcommittee members named	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 541	79-0 (2005)	Author: Krusee, Mike Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the conduct of charitable raffles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| RAFFLES
HB 611	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al.	Relating to distribution of recordings on consignment.	House: Business & Industry	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 616	79-0 (2005)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon	Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 659	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hupp, Suzanna Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to authorizing a qualified organization under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act to conduct a reverse raffle.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 865	79-0 (2005)	Author: Goolsby, Tony \| et. al.	Relating to benefits for survivors of certain members of the United States armed forces.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations	Considered by s/c in work session	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Governor \| LOTTERIES \| Military & Veterans
HB 866	79-0 (2005)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the provision of a violent or sexually explicit video game to a minor; providing criminal penalties.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Minors--General
HB 897	79-0 (2005)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state by persons licensed to conduct wagering on horse or greyhound races, persons licensed to operate the games at other locations, and recognized Indian tribes; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 981	79-0 (2005)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin	Relating to the ability of state-supported college or university football teams to participate in post-regular-season competition.	House: Higher Education	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Athletics
HB 1085	79-0 (2005)	Author: Dawson, Glenda	Relating to the maximum value of a charitable raffle prize.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| RAFFLES
HB 1112	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to bingo accounts and the disposition of revenue from charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1138	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al. Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1337	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	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.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CASINO COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1417	79-0 (2005)	Author: Keel, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Taxation--State
HB 1433	79-0 (2005)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the provision of a violent or sexually explicit video game to a minor; providing criminal penalties.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1434	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hamric, Peggy \| et. al. Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Point of order sustained	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
HB 1520	79-0 (2005)	Author: Laubenberg, Jodie	Relating to activities of a winery located in a dry county.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Agriculture \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PERMITS \| WINE & WINERIES
HB 1528	79-0 (2005)	Author: Woolley, Beverly \| et. al. Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the expiration of the other events trust fund established to support local efforts to recruit or retain certain sports events.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General
HB 1652	79-0 (2005)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to prohibiting the sale of fireworks to a person under 18 years of age and to the penalty for the unlawful sale of fireworks to certain persons.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety--Fireworks
HB 1711	79-0 (2005)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to funding of economic development and job training in certain counties with a high unemployment rate.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1734	79-0 (2005)	Author: Krusee, Mike Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes for the enhancement and upgrading of sports facilities and fields by certain municipalities.	House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1824	79-0 (2005)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to authorizing an alcoholic beverage permit holder to host a card game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING
HB 1892	79-0 (2005)	Author: Eiland, Craig Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to excluding certain challenge courses from regulation as amusement rides.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
HB 2015	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to authorizing certain sweepstakes and other prize promotions by businesses; creating a defense to prosecution for certain gambling offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--State
HB 2038	79-0 (2005)	Author: Allen, Ray	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.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2092	79-0 (2005)	Author: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to authorizing a special events trust fund to support certain Olympic events, including training and development activities.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--State
HB 2178	79-0 (2005)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin	Relating to restricting motion picture theaters from showing certain trailers; providing a civil penalty.	House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Minors--General \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2185	79-0 (2005)	Author: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to tuition rates for Olympic athletes residing and training in Texas.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 2546	79-0 (2005)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the combative sports program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOXING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 2638	79-0 (2005)	Author: Goodman, Toby	Relating to measures to support efforts of municipalities and counties to recruit or retain special events.	House: Local Government Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2715	79-0 (2005)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to authorizing licensed bingo organizations to conduct charitable poker games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2779	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to municipal authority to impose taxes to repair, upgrade, or demolish certain professional sports venues.	House: Local Government Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Taxation--General
HB 2797	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| BORDER \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2800	79-0 (2005)	Author: Talton, Robert	Relating to the dissolution of certain sports and community venues.	House: Local Government Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2879	79-0 (2005)	Author: Keffer, Bill Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to requirements for certain amusement rides.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2888	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to licensing examinations for stewards, judges, or reciprocal licensees licensed by the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3103	79-0 (2005)	Author: Puente, Robert	Relating to authorizing measures to support efforts to attract major motor sports racing events to this state.	House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3107	79-0 (2005)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the definition of facility.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS
HB 3172	79-0 (2005)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the authorization and regulation of gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Taxation--General \| TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOB CREATION ACT OF 2005
HB 3196	79-0 (2005)	Author: Denny, Mary	Relating to certain temporary wine and beer retailer's permits.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PERMITS
HB 3224	79-0 (2005)	Author: Riddle, Debbie \| et. al.	Relating to benefits for certain members of the United States armed forces and the Texas National Guard and their survivors.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Governor \| LICENSE PLATES \| Military & Veterans \| NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3230	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	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.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3260	79-0 (2005)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin	Relating to the penalties for certain gambling offenses and to the forfeiture of certain gambling devices, equipment, and paraphernalia.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure \| GAMBLING
HB 3296	79-0 (2005)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to authorizing a general-purpose political committee to conduct a raffle to raise money for political purposes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Elections--Campaign Financing \| POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS \| RAFFLES
HB 3324	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hodge, Terri	Relating to a municipal and county sales and use tax on certain amusements and discretionary food and drink items.	House: Local Government Ways & Means	Referred to Local Government Ways and Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| FOOD \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County
HB 3343	79-0 (2005)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to establishing internet sales of lottery tickets.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INTERNET \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3397	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects.	House: County Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3410	79-0 (2005)	Author: Rose, Patrick	Relating to immunity from liability for certain civil actions and civil actions against a sales agent licensed by the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| LOTTERIES
HB 3424	79-0 (2005)	Author: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the regulation of certain promotional activities conducted by alcoholic beverage permit and license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
HJR 2	79-0 (2005)	Author: Riddle, Debbie	Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the state highway fund to be used to pay death benefits to the survivors of veterans and to allow the retroactive payment of death benefits to the survivors of certain veterans.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Military & Veterans \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 3	79-0 (2005)	Author: Pitts, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of the state by persons licensed to conduct wagering on horse or greyhound races and by recognized Indian tribes and prohibiting the operation of other gambling devices.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 4	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands and authorizing casino gaming in this state.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 5	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games and the operation of other games of chance to supplement the video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian lands.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 25	79-0 (2005)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 38	79-0 (2005)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of the state by persons licensed to conduct wagering on horse or greyhound races, persons licensed to operate the games at additional locations, and recognized Indian tribes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 49	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 51	79-0 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 62	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a business entity to conduct sweepstakes for its customers.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 63	79-0 (2005)	Author: Allen, Ray	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing state video lottery games that may be operated by licensed racetrack operators or recognized Indian tribes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 78	79-0 (2005)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state and authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 94	79-0 (2005)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize this state to license persons to conduct certain electronic gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 92	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to sex discrimination in public junior high school, middle school, and high school athletic activities.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| DISCRIMINATION \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--School Districts \| Women
SB 150	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Puente, Robert	Relating to authorizing measures to support efforts to attract major motor sports racing events to this state.	House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 405	79-0 (2005)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.	Senate: Government Organization	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
SB 442	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Rose, Patrick	Relating to immunity from liability for certain civil actions and civil actions against sales agents.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 636	79-0 (2005)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to excluding a challenge course used for educational purposes from regulation as an amusement ride.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Safety
SB 657	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the expiration of the other events trust fund established to support local efforts to recruit or retain certain sports events.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Reported from s/c favorably with substitute	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--General
SB 742	79-0 (2005)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Giddings, Helen	Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain professional athletes.	House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 766	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Chisum, Warren	Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
SB 796	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the combative sports program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOXING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
SB 846	79-0 (2005)	Author: Janek, Kyle Sponsor: Chavez, Norma	Relating to distribution of recordings on consignment.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1037	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to tuition rates for Olympic athletes residing and training in Texas.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1038	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to authorizing a special events trust fund to support certain Olympic events, including training and development activities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--State
SB 1097	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the operation of video lottery games as part of the state lottery in municipalities or counties in which the voters have approved the operation of the games; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Elections--General \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1253	79-0 (2005)	Author: Brimer, Kim \| et. al. Sponsor: Goodman, Toby	Relating to measures to support efforts of municipalities and counties to recruit or retain special events.	House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1282	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Keffer, Bill	Relating to insurance and regulatory requirements for certain amusement rides.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1289	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to authorizing a state university to conduct a one-time lottery.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Governor \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1326	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the creation of county gaming districts to regulate local-option video lottery gaming; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1327	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the establishment, oversight, and operation of video lottery terminals owned by Indian tribes on Indian lands; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1331	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Denny, Mary \| et. al.	Relating to certain temporary wine and beer retailer's permits.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| PERMITS
SB 1403	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	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.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1730	79-0 (2005)	Author: Janek, Kyle Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the use of ad valorem taxes by a municipality or county for a sports and community venue project.	House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1790	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the ability of football teams of general academic teaching institutions to participate in certain postseason intercollegiate competitions.	Senate: Education	Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Athletics
SB 1796	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the regulation of racing.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 18	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Constitutional Revision \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 29	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of the state by persons licensed to operate the games in counties or municipalities in which the voters have approved the operation of the games.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 30	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize this state to license persons to conduct certain electronic gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 32	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games by certain Indian tribes on Indian lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 34	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3	79-1 (2005)	Author: Keffer, Jim Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Senate appoints conferees-reported	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 58	79-1 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state to provide additional money to fund public education and other governmental programs; 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 other gambling activities in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 80	79-1 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the continuation of the Texas Lottery Commission and certain laws administered by the commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills
HB 120	79-1 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to an exception for certain employees of the Texas Lottery Commission from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EMPLOYMENT AT WILL \| Labor--General \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Employees
HJR 18	79-1 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund public education and other governmental programs.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 3	79-1 (2005)	Author: Ogden, Steve	Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.	Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Taxation--Sales
SB 38	79-1 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the authorization and regulation of electronic pull-tab bingo; not authorizing the use of slot machines or video lottery terminals.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 46	79-1 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 52	79-1 (2005)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Consumer Protection \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Purchasing--State
SB 76	79-1 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SJR 7	79-1 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Constitutional Revision \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3	79-2 (2005)	Author: Keffer, Jim	Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.	House: Property Tax Relief, Select	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 22	79-2 (2005)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to an exception for certain employees of the Texas Lottery Commission from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EMPLOYMENT AT WILL \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Employees
HB 37	79-2 (2005)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the compensation and duties of Texas Lottery Commission members.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 76	79-2 (2005)	Author: Hupp, Suzanna	Relating to the financing of public schools and reduction of school property taxes through the restricted establishment and operation of video lottery terminals at Texas racetracks licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.	House: Property Tax Relief, Select	Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 34	79-2 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 162	79-3 (2006)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the operation of video lottery games as part of the state lottery in municipalities or counties in which the voters have approved the operation of the games and by certain Indian tribes on Indian land; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 37	79-3 (2006)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video lottery games in counties or municipalities in which the voters have approved the operation of the games and by certain Indian tribes on Indian land.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 39	79-3 (2006)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development by hosting certain major sporting or athletic events.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--General
HB 486	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the establishment and operation of a state-owned casino in Harris County; providing penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| CASINO COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| HARRIS COUNTY \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 581	78-0 (2003)	Author: Crownover, Myra Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING
HB 716	78-0 (2003)	Author: Delisi, Dianne \| et. al. Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the punishment for assaults committed against certain sports participants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--General \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 794	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solomons, Burt \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crime Victims Compensation \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills
HB 809	78-0 (2003)	Author: Keel, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 828	78-0 (2003)	Author: Riddle, Debbie	Relating to criminal history records searches for volunteers in children's organized sports; imposing civil liability on certain persons and organizations.	House: Civil Practices	Meeting cancelled	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Criminal Procedure--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 855	78-0 (2003)	Author: West, George	Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain bingo equipment.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Taxation--Sales
HB 948	78-0 (2003)	Author: Crownover, Myra Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the composition of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VETERINARIANS
HB 977	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene	Relating to criminal offenses for conduct involving gambling devices.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| EIGHT-LINERS \| GAMBLING
HB 1215	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to operate and administer keno and to allow a license to be issued under the State Lottery Act to a location that possesses certain permits issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1241	78-0 (2003)	Author: Homer, Mark Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to measures to protect the state from theft, lost lottery tickets, or other losses incurred by or in connection with lottery sales agents.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--General \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1242	78-0 (2003)	Author: Homer, Mark	Relating to insurance for lottery sales agents and contractors to cover the theft or loss of certain lottery tickets.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Insurance--General \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1257	78-0 (2003)	Author: Allen, Ray	Relating to laws regulating the carrying of weapons and the places where weapons are prohibited and to the organization of those laws in the statutes.	House: Law Enforcement	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Law Enforcement \| Weapons
HB 1317	78-0 (2003)	Author: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the authorization and regulation of progressive bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 1401	78-0 (2003)	Author: Goolsby, Tony Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the implementation of Amber Alert or another system for publicly disseminating emergency information about abducted children by the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/03	\| ALERT SYSTEM \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crime Prevention \| KIDNAPPING \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1407	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hupp, Suzanna	Relating to the exhibition and regulation of amusement redemption machines by certain nonprofit organizations and others where approved by local option.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Elections--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1468	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to certain prohibitions against operating video sweepstakes in this state.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General
HB 1572	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the regulation of certain combative sports.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOXING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1675	78-0 (2003)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al. Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to an extension of the state law supporting the Olympic and Pan American Games to cover the 2011 Pan American Games.	House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| OLYMPIC GAMES, 2011 \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State
HB 1813	78-0 (2003)	Author: McReynolds, Jim Sponsor: Staples, Todd	Relating to the conduct of a raffle by a qualified nonprofit organization.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| RAFFLES
HB 1848	78-0 (2003)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the regulation of certain combative sports activities; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Reported favorably as substituted	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOXING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1870	78-0 (2003)	Author: Riddle, Debbie	Relating to the rental or sale of adult video games; providing penalties.	House: Business & Industry	Subcommittee members named	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1952	78-0 (2003)	Author: Truitt, Vicki Sponsor: Brimer, Kim	Relating to local regulation of public swimming pools.	House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General
HB 2034	78-0 (2003)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to the creation of a statewide sports commission.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATEWIDE SPORTS COMMISSION
HB 2056	78-0 (2003)	Author: Dawson, Glenda Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the maximum value of a charitable raffle prize.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| RAFFLES
HB 2124	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crime Victims Compensation \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills
HB 2439	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the operation and administration of the state lottery, including authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to offer video lottery; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
HB 2440	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the imposition of a tax on a prize awarded for play of a coin-operated amusement gaming machine.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2441	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Taxation--General
HB 2442	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the use of electronic or mechanical card-minding devices during a bingo occasion.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
HB 2443	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the authorization of satellite bingo games.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
HB 2488	78-0 (2003)	Author: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to safety in bicycling and certain other activities using nonmotorized recreational equipment.	House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources	Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BICYCLES \| Safety
HB 2519	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the regulation of bingo.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	See remarks for effective date	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| BINGO POLICY BOARD \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2530	78-0 (2003)	Author: Laney, James	Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Aeronautics \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Consumer Protection
HB 2543	78-0 (2003)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to allowing nonprofit corporations to offer limited cash prizes under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Against Morals \| RAFFLES
HB 2605	78-0 (2003)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the financing and administration of certain venue projects and related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 2610	78-0 (2003)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Hospitals \| MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2768	78-0 (2003)	Author: Woolley, Beverly	Relating to facilitating and supporting the efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development by hosting certain sport events and authorizing certain municipalities and counties to issue notes for payment of obligations incurred to bid or prepare for and host those events.	House: Economic Development	Placed on Major State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| OLYMPIC GAMES, 2011 \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES
HB 2792	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the use of electronic pull-tab minding devices or card-minding devices during a bingo occasion.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
HB 2880	78-0 (2003)	Author: Driver, Joe	Relating to alcoholic beverage industry sponsorship at public entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INDUSTRY PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES ACT \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 3021	78-0 (2003)	Author: Woolley, Beverly Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the disclosure of certain business or financial relationships of certain local governmental officers; imposing a criminal penalty.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3144	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the display of a motor home at a show, exhibition, or rally in this state.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3248	78-0 (2003)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon	Relating to liability of the state and certain political subdivisions for certain recreational activities.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3380	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the regulation of ocean-going ships on which gambling is offered and to the application of certain gambling offenses to ocean-going ships; creating offenses and providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS
HB 3467	78-0 (2003)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to liability of sponsors of and participants in certain activities involving animals.	House: Civil Practices	Referred to Civil Practices	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| HORSES \| SIGNS
HB 3494	78-0 (2003)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Relating to the imposition of state and local occupation taxes on amusement gaming machines.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| GAMBLING \| Taxation--State
HJR 27	78-0 (2003)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LOTTERIES \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 31	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to authorize the state to operate a casino at a publicly owned sports venue or facility in Harris County and conduct games of chance at that casino to fund public education.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| HARRIS COUNTY \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 6	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Flores, Kino	Relating to clarifying the time to claim a lottery prize and extending the time for certain military personnel.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Budget
SB 178	78-0 (2003)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the disposition of unclaimed prize money by the Texas Lottery Commission.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| LOTTERIES
SB 217	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to participation by the Texas Lottery Commission in multistate lottery games.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 270	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Organization	House appoints conferees-reported	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crime Victims Compensation \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset Bills
SB 275	78-0 (2003)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Solomons, Burt \| et. al.	Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of certain of its functions and the functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office; to the establishment, operation, and funding of the Texas Economic Development Bank; and to the administration and operation of certain economic development programs; authorizing the issuance of bonds.	House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, TEXAS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR BOARD \| Sunset Bills \| Tourism
SB 292	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATHLETE AGENTS \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 443	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Keel, Terry	Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Criminal Procedure--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Law Enforcement \| Minors--Crimes Against \| VOLUNTEERS
SB 477	78-0 (2003)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain professional athletes.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 478	78-0 (2003)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Campbell, Scott	Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain persons who perform services that benefit a political subdivision.	House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Labor--Workers' Compensation \| Political Subdivisions
SB 499	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to operate and administer keno and to allow a license to be issued under the State Lottery Act to a location that possesses certain permits issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 507	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	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.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Taxation--General
SB 909	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the regulation of combative sports; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOXING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 988	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Laney, James	Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| Aeronautics \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Consumer Protection
SB 1111	78-0 (2003)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Hill, Fred	Relating to the financing, construction, operation of, and records regarding venue projects in certain counties.	House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| DALLAS COUNTY \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1127	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Mercer, Ken	Relating to the creation of a coaching education program by the San Antonio Life Sciences Institute.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Athletics \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| SAN ANTONIO LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE
SB 1205	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lindsay, Jon \| et. al.	Relating to liability of the state and certain political subdivisions for certain recreational activities.	House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Civil Practices	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| County Government--General \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1244	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to operation of video lottery machines at racetracks.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| HORSE RACING \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1380	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Driver, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to alcoholic beverage industry sponsorship and alcoholic beverage sale and consumption at public entertainment facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| INDUSTRY PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES ACT \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1387	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Homer, Mark \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of racing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	House adopts conf. comm. report-reported	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING \| HORSE RACING \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
SB 1422	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the use of electronic pull-tab minding devices or card-minding devices during a bingo occasion.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
SB 1446	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al.	Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.		Filed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 1625	78-0 (2003)	Author: Janek, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of powers and duties and the allocation of revenue of certain sports and community venue districts.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS
SB 1734	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to bingo regulation.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| BINGO POLICY BOARD \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1735	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the authorization of satellite bingo games.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
SB 1736	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the use of electronic or mechanical card-minding devices during a bingo occasion.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO
SB 1768	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lindsay, Jon	Relating to the display of a motor home at a show, exhibition, or rally in this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1809	78-0 (2003)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to a promotion and development fund of a sports and community venue district located in a populous county.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS \| Taxation--City
SB 1810	78-0 (2003)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to the powers of a sports and community venue district located in a populous county.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS \| Taxation--County
SB 1811	78-0 (2003)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Smith, Wayne	Relating to service of process and to the ability to sue and be sued of a sports and community venue district.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Courts--Civil Procedure \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS
SB 1882	78-0 (2003)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to facilitating and supporting the efforts of certain municipalities to promote economic development by hosting the Pan American Games, the Olympic Games, the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four, the NBA All Star Game, the MLB All Star Game, BCS Games, and World Cup Soccer Games, and events and activities related to any of the foregoing; authorizing certain municipalities and certain counties to issue notes for payment of obligations incurred to bid for, prepare for, and host any of the foregoing events.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| OLYMPIC GAMES, 2011 \| PAN AMERICAN GAMES
SB 1894	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing the imposition of gaming taxes for certain purposes including the establishment of scholarships for Texas students in public colleges and universities; providing civil and criminal penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP & GAMING CONTROL ACT
SB 1919	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to the punishment for assaults committed against certain sports participants.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
SJR 24	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 61	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GAMBLING \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 55	78-1 (2003)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS ONLINE
HB 93	78-1 (2003)	Author: Homer, Mark	Relating to protecting the state from all losses incurred by a lottery sales agent.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES
SB 34	78-1 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the prohibition of elimination tournaments; providing penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BOXING
HB 1	78-4 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to public education, public school finance, and related matters, including certain new or modified taxes and fees and other state and local tax and revenue measures to provide sufficient funding for public education and to provide tax relief and protection for taxpayers; providing penalties.	House: Public School Finance, Select Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate	Meeting cancelled	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District \| Taxation--State \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2	78-4 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Relating to public education and public school finance, including state and local taxation.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Referred to Public School Finance, Select	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--School District \| Taxation--State \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 15	78-4 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Relating to public education and public school finance, including state and local taxation.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Referred to Public School Finance, Select	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--School District \| Taxation--State \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 17	78-4 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to authorizing the state to conduct video lottery and authorizing Indian tribes to conduct video lottery under a contract with the state; providing penalties.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Referred to Public School Finance, Select	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 1	78-4 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for funding public education, providing for school district property tax rate limitation and reduction, authorizing a school district ad valorem tax for educational program enrichment, creating the Texas education fund, dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue to funding public education, authorizing the legislature to establish a five percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and other owner-occupied residential real property, and authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Reason for vote recorded in Journal	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--State \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 2	78-4 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the education excellence fund, authorizing a state ad valorem tax for public education, authorizing state video lottery games that may be operated by licensed racetrack operators or recognized Indian tribes, and authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Referred to Public School Finance, Select	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--State \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 3	78-4 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lotteries.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Referred to Public School Finance, Select	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 7	78-4 (2003)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the education excellence fund, authorizing a state ad valorem tax for public education, authorizing state video lottery games that may be operated by licensed racetrack operators or recognized Indian tribes, and authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.	House: Public School Finance, Select	Referred to Public School Finance, Select	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--State \| VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 12	78-4 (2003)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the financing of certain sports and community venues.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
SJR 7	78-4 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games in this state.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 275	77-0 (2001)	Author: Berman, Leo \| et. al.	Relating to the punishment for assaults committed against certain sports officials.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 276	77-0 (2001)	Author: Berman, Leo	Relating to limiting civil liability for certain sports officials.	House: Civil Practices	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 514	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to a defense to certain gambling-related offenses for gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Crimes--Against Morals \| GAMBLING \| NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 539	77-0 (2001)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to arts, entertainment, advertisement, and sports contracts entered into by minors.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Minors--General \| Probate
HB 646	77-0 (2001)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain bingo equipment.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Taxation--Sales
HB 790	77-0 (2001)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.	House: Urban Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Hospitals \| MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 891	77-0 (2001)	Author: Puente, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to participate in a multistate lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Considered in Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Intergovernmental Relations \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 965	77-0 (2001)	Author: Dunnam, Jim Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the eligibility requirements for an applicant or a holder of a lottery sales agent license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1023	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brown, Fred Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to recreational sports fees charged at institutions in The Texas A&M University System.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1165	77-0 (2001)	Author: Denny, Mary \| et. al.	Relating to liability in relation to and regulation of the ownership, operation, and use of sport shooting ranges.	House: Civil Practices	Referred to Civil Practices	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Environment--Noise \| SHOOTING RANGES \| Weapons

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