AUSTIN, TX Sens. Rodney Ellis, a Houston Democrat, and John Carona, a
Dallas Republican, say Texans are gambling -- they're just going out
of state to casinos. They said Tuesday that Texas should get a take
of that action and that $1 billion per year from the gambling tax
money would go toward college scholarships.
They also want $1 billion for road construction.
The proposal calls for up to 12 destination resort casinos
statewide. It would allow video slot machines at racetracks and
wagering on Indian reservations.
Reps. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican, and Jose Menendez, a
San Antonio Democrat, also are behind the bill.
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