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While the classic Schoolhouse Rock! song
“I’m Just A Bill” only touched on what happens to legislation that doesn’t make it past committee hearings, bills in the Texas Legislature often die throughout the session, barely even making their way to the chamber floors.
Before the session begins, lawmakers file bills that they want to become law. Once it’s filed, a bill is referred to a committee that will host debate and discussion on it.
Committees have a lot of bills to consider. To put that into perspective, this session,
committees in the state House of Representatives. With a legislative session that only lasts five months, some bills are bound to not even be discussed.
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Texas lawmakers consider casinos; Mattress Mack is ready to roll the dice
Texas lawmakers considering legalizing gambling
FOX 26 Reporter has more on why Texas lawmakers are considering legalizing gambling. One well-known Houstonian shared his support for the measure.
HOUSTON - Texas lawmakers are now considering legislation that would allow a number of casino resorts to build in the state.
A multi-million-dollar TV and radio advertising campaign started Thursday by Las Vegas Sands. According to Las Vegas Sands Senior Vice President Andy Abboud, they’re excited about possibly bringing resorts to Texas and they’re supporting the proposed legislation. The Texas Destination Resort Alliance will keep Texans informed on our efforts to bring destination resorts to Texas, said Abboud. We are excited to tell the story about what these resorts can bring to the state, including tens of thousands of jobs. We look forward engaging Texans in our ongoing efforts, as well as continui
(Seguin) Seguin’s representative in Austin is hoping to bring casinos and sports gambling to the Lone Star State.
State Representative John Kuempel announced on Wednesday that he has officially filed House Joint Resolution, or HJR 133 during this year’s Texas Legislative Session. Kuempel, the sole author for the legislation in the House, says HJR 133 works to open the doors to thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new state revenue.
“I think it’s a decision of the economic development and a decision to keep Texas’ dollars in the state of Texas when we all know that we are hemorrhaging money to neighboring states. Financially, it means three to four billion dollars that stay at home. Financially, it means about 70,000 permanent jobs. Financially, it means about 20,000 construction jobs that are being created,” said Kuempel.