By: Kuempel H.J.R. No. 137
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating
games of chance or other gaming activities at specific locations
including dog or horse race tracks, destination resort casinos, or
on Indian tribal lands.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article III, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 47a to read as follows:
Sec. 47a. (a) Notwithstanding Section 47 of this article,
the legislature may by general law authorize and regulate any form
of gaming activity, including slot machines or any other game of
chance or similar activity, at specific locations as provided by
law, including dog or horse race tracks, destination resort
casinos, or the tribal lands of a recognized Indian tribe. The
legislature may condition the approval of a gaming activity
authorized by this subsection in a defined area of the state on the
approval of the activity at a local option election held in the
area.
(b) The legislature shall establish a state agency to
administer any gaming activity authorized by Subsection (a) of this
section.
(c) The legislature may provide by general law for the
dedication of revenues received by the state or a local government
from a gaming activity authorized by this section.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 3, 2009.
The ballot shall be prepared to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing and
regulating games of chance or other gaming activities at specific
locations including dog or horse race tracks, destination resort
casinos, or on Indian tribal lands."