Charlie Green proposes Texas amendment for casino gambling and sports wagering
Regulation1 min read
Texas state representative Charlie Green has proposed a constitutional amendment that would let voters give the legislature authority to regulate casino gambling and sports wagering. The proposal envisages up to 10 licensed casinos, with 40-year licences and taxes of up to 15%; it must win two-thirds support in each legislative chamber before going to voters.
Texas state representative Charlie Green is proposing a constitutional amendment to legalise gambling in the state. Voters could decide whether to give the legislature power to authorise and strictly regulate casino gambling and sports wagering.
The proposal includes planned negotiations with Texas tribes on gambling compacts that could allow casinos on tribal land.
Earlier gambling legalisation efforts in Texas quickly stalled amid legislative opposition. Governor Greg Abbott was reluctant to back casino expansion, with concerns ranging from addiction and sports integrity to wider social effects. Democrats are preparing to assume control of the House.
In September, senators in Texas discussed how to address prediction platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Green’s proposal must secure two-thirds support in each chamber of the Texas legislature before it can go to a popular vote. The measure would need more than 50% of the popular vote for casinos and sports betting to become possible.