Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB3575

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties.

Impact

The implementation of HB 3575 is intended to significantly influence state laws regarding gaming operations. By establishing regulations specific to tribal gaming, the bill amends existing statutes to allow tribes to conduct gaming activities equivalent to those offered by commercial gaming establishments. Importantly, it mandates the sharing of gross gaming revenue with the state, with a minimum of eight percent designated for state revenue. This revenue is expected to aid in funding various public services, including education, health, and safety programs, thereby creating a symbiotic relationship between the tribes and the state.

Summary

House Bill 3575 seeks to authorize and regulate casino gaming conducted by federally recognized Indian tribes on their designated lands in Texas. This legislation establishes a framework for managing casino operations, licensing gaming vendors, and ensuring compliance with state laws. It emphasizes the importance of tribal sovereignty while maintaining state oversight through the Texas Lottery Commission, which is tasked with ensuring the integrity and fairness of gaming activities. The bill aims to leverage tribal gaming as a means of economic development for tribes while allowing the state to collect a portion of the gaming revenue for public benefit.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 3575 appears to be generally supportive among tribal leaders and some lawmakers who view it as an opportunity for economic growth and self-sufficiency for Indian tribes. However, there are concerns among certain groups regarding the potential for increased gambling-related issues and the adequacy of regulatory frameworks to ensure public safety. Detractors argue that while economic benefits may arise, the broader implications of expanded gaming must be carefully weighed against potential social costs, including addiction and community impacts.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the extent of regulation imposed by the state versus the sovereignty rights of tribes. Some tribal advocates are wary of state intervention, fearing that excessive oversight could undermine their authority and independence. Furthermore, there are discussions about the distribution of gaming revenue and how it might affect local governments versus tribal entities. The bill attempts to strike a balance by allowing tribes to retain significant control over their operations while ensuring that the state maintains a reasonable level of oversight and financial interest.

Companion Bills

TX HJR151

Enabling for Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2843

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.

TX HJR84

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.

TX SJR30

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.

TX HJR155

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.

TX HJR105

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.

TX HB7

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB1942

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.

TX SB715

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.

TX SJR17

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.

TX HB61

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

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