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88th Legislature Issues Taxes & SpendingHouston Democrat Files Bill to Place Casinos, Sports Betting on Statewide Ballot

Hayden SparksDecember 5, 2022

Sen. Carol Alvarado filed a joint resolution to legalize a limited number of casinos and authorize a sports wagering program in Texas.

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87th Legislature Elections 2022 Issues State House State Senate Taxes & SpendingTexas Ban on Casinos, Sports Wagering Will Remain in Place After Legalization Efforts Fall Flat

Hayden SparksJune 1, 2021

Casino gambling company Las Vegas Sands Corp. hired 73 lobbyists to advance casino bills during the regular session.

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87th Legislature Issues State House Taxes & SpendingTexas House Committee ‘Seriously Contemplating’ Legalizing Commercial Casinos and Sports Betting

Hayden SparksApril 16, 2021

A representative of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which has hired 73 lobbyists in Texas, testified in favor of legalizing casinos.