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Texas 89th Legislature

Gambling

1
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
1
Bill Authors

1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.

High-Impact Bills

1 bill requires immediate attention

SB3070
CriticalHigh Cost

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.

1
Senate Bills
1
Regular
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
critical1
Cost Impact
high1

Leading Authors

1.Sen. Bob Hall(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

State Auditor's Office (Annual Audits)1
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)1
Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (TCLR)1
Sunset Advisory Commission (Limited-scope review)1

Related Subject Areas

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions(1)Amusements, Games, Sports(1)Sunset Advisory Commission(1)Courts--district(1)Bingo(1)Auditor, State(1)Licensing & Regulation, Texas Department of(1)Lotteries(1)

All Bills (1)

SB3070

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.

Author: Bob HallRegular Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on gambling passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to gambling. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of gambling policy in Texas.
Did gambling bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Gambling legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most gambling bills?
The leading authors of gambling legislation include Sen. Bob Hall (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on gambling issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for gambling legislation?
Among the 1 gambling bills enacted, 1 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 gambling in Texas law?
Gambling legislation frequently overlaps with State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, Amusements, Games, Sports, Sunset Advisory Commission. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
Is there bipartisan support for gambling legislation in Texas?
Yes, 1 of the 1 gambling bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on gambling policy.
When do Texas gambling laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some gambling bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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