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Every bill and resolution in the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, from filing to law.

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47 bills on gambling and lotteries Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 500 Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. Greg Bonnen Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective immediately
SB 3070 Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regul… Bob Hall Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2820 Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account. AJ Louderback Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1346 Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing. Bryan Hughes Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1988 Relating to the abolishment of the state lottery. Bob Hall Died May 29, 2025Co-author authorized
SB 2401 Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. Tan Parker Died May 24, 2025Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4732 Relating to state recognition of and prohibited gaming activities by the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Erin Gámez Died May 15, 2025Received from the House
SB 517 Relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution for a gambling offense; increasing criminal penalties. Mayes Middleton Died May 8, 2025Received from the Senate
HB 3201 Relating to the licensing and regulation of lottery couriers by the Texas Lottery Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee. John Bucy III Died May 6, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 28 Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. Bob Hall Died May 6, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 1721 Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. Mayes Middleton Died May 2, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1540 Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. Keith Bell Died Apr 30, 2025Left pending in committee
SJR 82 Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing… Nathan Johnson In committee Apr 23, 2025Co-author authorized
HB 2996 Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses and the prosecution of gambling criminal offenses. Ryan Guillen Died Apr 22, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 5013 Relating to the Texas Racing Commission and the regulation of dog races, including greyhound races, as live events in this state and of simulcast wagering on greyhound races conducted out of state. Briscoe Cain Died Apr 3, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4757 Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a crim… Senfronia Thompson Died Apr 3, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4691 Relating to provisions of state law requiring diversity. Ellen Troxclair Died Apr 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 2777 Relating to a signed acknowledgment of the duties of a member of the Texas Lottery Commission. Bob Hall Died Apr 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 2752 Relating to the regulation of fantasy contests; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. César Blanco Died Apr 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HJR 185 Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to execute model gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if th… Mary E. González In committee Apr 2, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 4132 Relating to the definition of a bet for gambling criminal offenses purposes. Matt Shaheen Died Mar 27, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3980 Relating to the regulation of fantasy contests; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. Jared Patterson Died Mar 27, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 2402 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission. Mayes Middleton Died Mar 25, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 2369 Relating to provisions of state law requiring diversity. Donna Campbell Died Mar 25, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 2153 Relating to the membership of and qualifications for the Texas Lottery Commission. Paul Bettencourt Died Mar 24, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HJR 156 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting … Eddie Morales In committee Mar 24, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 2918 Relating to the abolishment of the state lottery. Matt Shaheen Died Mar 19, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 143 Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the state lottery. David Lowe In committee Mar 19, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 139 Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the state lottery. Matt Shaheen In committee Mar 19, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 137 Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing… Charlie Geren In committee Mar 19, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HJR 134 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events. Sam Harless In committee Mar 19, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 1991 Relating to the conduct of the state lottery; creating a criminal offense. Bob Hall Died Mar 17, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 1990 Relating to the operation and administration of the state lottery and repeal of the prohibition on imposing taxes on lottery tickets or prizes. Bob Hall Died Mar 17, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 2154 Relating to the definition of private place for gambling criminal offense purposes. Matt Shaheen Died Mar 14, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1505 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission. Lacey Hull Died Mar 14, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SJR 65 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events. Juan Hinojosa In committee Mar 10, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 1067 Relating to the compensation paid to sales agents for state lottery ticket sales. Salman Bhojani Died Mar 7, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SJR 58 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting … Roland Gutierrez In committee Mar 6, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 839 Relating to a limitation on the percentage of state lottery money paid as prizes to winning ticket holders. Cody Vasut Died Mar 5, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 487 Relating to criminal offenses applicable to and authorized uses of gambling devices, including eight-liners. Carl Tepper Died Feb 28, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 389 Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. Matt Shaheen Died Feb 28, 2025Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SJR 52 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law; limiting certain taxes and fees. José Menéndez In committee Feb 28, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 79 Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. Bob Hall Died Feb 19, 2025Co-author authorized
SB 738 Relating to the use of unclaimed lottery prize money to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. José Menéndez Died Feb 7, 2025Referred to Finance
SB 352 Relating to certain proceedings or procedures involving the disposition of certain contraband or abandoned or unclaimed property. Sarah Eckhardt Died Feb 3, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 171 Relating to the creation of a lottery game to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. José Menéndez Died Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SJR 16 Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizin… Carol Alvarado In committee Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

From Texas's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.