Pro-gambling interests spent millions of dollars on Texas elections and hired dozens of lobbyists to persuade Texas lawmakers.
The court heard arguments in a case in which the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is seeking the right to regulate its own gambling activities.
For decades, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has battled the State of Texas for the right to regulate its own electronic bingo.
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.
