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Texas lawmakers began filing proposals on Nov. 9 for the 2027 legislative session, including measures addressing the state lottery, casino gambling and sports betting, according to Community Impact Newspaper.
Bob Hall proposes ending the Texas Lottery
Sen. Bob Hall filed a proposal to end the state lottery, Community Impact Newspaper reported. The measure was among more than 1,000 legislative proposals lawmakers and legislators-elect submitted by noon on the first day of filing.
The lottery proposal joins an early legislative agenda that also includes Medicaid expansion and tighter regulation of data centers.
Casino and sports betting amendments filed
Lawmakers also submitted proposed constitutional amendments that would give the Legislature authority to legalize and regulate casino gambling and sports betting, according to Community Impact Newspaper.
Those gambling measures were among at least 57 proposed constitutional amendments filed by the outlet’s Nov. 9 press time.
The 90th Texas legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2027.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET or 800-522-4700.
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Source: As reported by Community Impact Newspaper.
