Texas 89th Legislature
Amusements, Games, Sports
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
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 Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Relating to the liability of a motorized off-road vehicle entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Amusements, Games, Sports Filing Activity
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Leading Authors
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All Bills (11)
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.
Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account.
Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account.
Relating to the eligibility of the American Performance Horseman and the American Rodeo for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Relating to the eligibility of the American Performance Horseman and the American Rodeo for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Relating to the liability of a motorized off-road vehicle entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to the liability of a motorized off-road vehicle entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
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 Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
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 Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on amusements, games, sports passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to amusements, games, sports. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of amusements, games, sports policy in Texas.
- Did amusements, games, sports bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Amusements, Games, Sports legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most amusements, games, sports bills?
- The leading authors of amusements, games, sports legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Bob Hall (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Brad Buckley (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on amusements, games, sports issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for amusements, games, sports legislation?
- Among the 11 amusements, games, sports bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to amusements, games, sports in Texas law?
- Amusements, Games, Sports legislation frequently overlaps with Civil Remedies & Liabilities, Lottery Commission, Texas, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for amusements, games, sports legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 11 amusements, games, sports bills (45%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on amusements, games, sports policy.
- When do Texas amusements, games, sports laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some amusements, games, sports bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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