Commercial casinos are banned in Texas, but a political action committee funded by a Las Vegas corporation hopes to change that.
Within two days of advancing to the runoff, Beckley suggested Collier "doesn't inspire the base" and called on him to drop out of the runoff.
House Democrats showed near-unified opposition to Republicans when they broke quorum in July, but now that unity is eroding.
The Texas legislature has been unable to move on any legislation since the regular session gaveled out in May.
The seven bills shepherded by Speaker Dade Phelan now have a good chance at making it through the chamber.
A federal appeals court invalidated similar laws that two local governments in Florida passed.
