Texas lawmakers considered sports betting legislation last year, but the proposals did not make it out of committee.
Only days remain in the state's second special session and the window of opportunity for Republicans to punish Democrats who broke quorum is closing.
The proposal must pass through the House Administration Committee before members will be able to vote on the proposal.
The Texas House was close to achieving a quorum as some Democrats direct biting criticisms toward those who have chosen to return to Austin.
After three weeks of no quorum and most of the Democratic caucus out of state, the Texas House remains frozen — unable to carry out any business.
Most Texas Republicans agree that Democrats who broke quorum should have their committee chairmanships stripped, but whether it can be done is disputed.
Democrats broke quorum by going to Washington, D.C. when the Texas House was scheduled to meet on Tuesday.
Greg Abbott voiced proposed recourse for House Democrats that broke quorum on Monday by flying to Washington D.C.
Democrats are attempting to block election reform legislation once again during the special session by breaking quorum.
As they did during the regular session, Democrats may break quorum during the special session to block a Republican election reform bill.
Perhaps the broadest law of its kind to pass the 87th legislature, Shaheen's bill applies to the state and all its local subdivisions.
Legislation aimed at remedying the underlying causes of the February blackouts has been approved by both legislative chambers.
