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TX HB494

TX HB494
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.

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Introduced
12/07/2018
In Committee
02/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill: Authorizes the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of Texas by licensed persons, with the goal of providing additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those coastal areas. The bill requires occupational licenses or certifications, authorizes fees, imposes an 18% tax on casino gaming gross revenue, and creates criminal offenses and penalties related to casino gaming. It establishes the Texas Lottery Commission as the regulatory body responsible for overseeing and administering the casino gaming program in Texas. The bill also provides a defense to prosecution for gambling-related offenses for activities authorized under the new casino gaming law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 04/30/2019)
(1 Companion Bills)

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