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TX HB477
TX HB477Relating 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.
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Introduced
11/10/2020
11/10/2020
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of Texas to provide additional funding for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas. It requires occupational licenses and certifications, authorizes related fees, imposes an 18% tax on casino gross gaming revenue, and creates criminal offenses and penalties. The Texas Lottery Commission is given broad authority to regulate and oversee casino gaming operations in the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB477 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB00477I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB00477I.pdf |
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