Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 82: Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including establishment of a state agency with powers to regulate all lotteries and gift enterprises, imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees.

In committee Last action April 23, 2025: Co-author authorized

Plain-language summary

SJR 82 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including establishment of a state agency with powers to regulate all lotteries and gift enterprises, imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees. Primary sponsor: Johnson. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Co-author authorized.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson. 4 co-sponsors.