Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 517: Relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution for a gambling offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 517 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 2, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution for a gambling offense; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Received from the Senate.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Vote recorded in Journal
- Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
- Rules suspended-Regular order of business
- Co-author authorized
- Placed on intent calendar
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