Last week’s dramatic votes on two gambling proposals reflect that proponents are heading in the right direction.
I've said repeatedly there is little to no support for expanding gaming from Senate GOP. I polled members this week. Nothing changed. The senate must focus on issues voters expect us to pass. We don’t waste time on bills without overwhelming GOP support. HB1942 won’t be referred.…Another bill that would allow Texans to vote on casino gambling failed to pass the House, but with 92 votes had significant support.Both bills will have momentum going into the 2025 legislative session.
The biggest obstacle for expanding gambling is Patrick, who could turn the tables on the issue with his support. Patrick on Saturday reaffirmed that gambling expansion bills would not make it to the Senate floor. Gambling proponents know they must get Patrick on board with a gambling bill. If he is supportive, the rest of the Senate will fall in line.
“We have always understood what it would take to get this legislation across the finish line, and the vote taken reinforces how close we are to making our vision a reality,” said Andy Abboud, senior vice president of government relations at Las Vegas Sands. “We will continue to press forward with our efforts in Texas, and we are grateful to the House members who supported this legislation to allow Texans to vote on whether to bring destination resorts to the state.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick presided over the Senate at the Capitol on the first day of the 88th legislative session on Jan. 10, 2023.
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