The Tiguas have been fighting in court for decades to offer electronic bingo that is not subject to regulation by the State of Texas.
Texas Sands PAC has given more than a million dollars to Texas politicians and candidates this year.
The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
The State of Texas has a constitutional prohibition on most forms of gambling, including commercial casinos.
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A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
The court heard arguments in a case in which the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is seeking the right to regulate its own gambling activities.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, when Texans will vote on eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Naskila Gaming has been in an ongoing legal battle with the State of Texas since the destination opened five years ago.
Proposed constitutional amendments to establish four commercial casinos in Texas are currently pending in committees.
A representative of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which has hired 73 lobbyists in Texas, testified in favor of legalizing casinos.
Under the proposed laws, the state would require a $500,000 application fee for a sports wagering operator license.
