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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Borris Miles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate