Proposals to expand gambling in Texas are slowly moving forward in the state legislature. But state politics experts say there are many stumbling blocks ahead.
Bills have been introduced that would leave it to the voters to decide whether the state should have a limited number of destination casinos and the ability to wager on sporting events.
One bill, HJR (House Joint Resolution) 102, which would legalize sports wagering, already was approved by the House State Affairs Committee.
But [it] faces an uncertain future on the Texas House floor, where HJR 102 needs the support of two-thirds of the representatives for passage,” Mark P. Jones, a political science fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute, recently told Casino.org.
In charge of the House chamber is Speaker Dade Phelan (R), who has voiced some support for increased gambling.
Bills have been introduced that would leave it to the voters to decide whether the state should have a limited number of destination casinos and the ability to wager on sporting events.
One bill, HJR (House Joint Resolution) 102, which would legalize sports wagering, already was approved by the House State Affairs Committee.
But [it] faces an uncertain future on the Texas House floor, where HJR 102 needs the support of two-thirds of the representatives for passage,” Mark P. Jones, a political science fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute, recently told Casino.org.
In charge of the House chamber is Speaker Dade Phelan (R), who has voiced some support for increased gambling.