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Committee on State Affairs Approves Racing Clean Up Bill (May 18, 2007) -Late Thursday night the Committee on State Affairs passed HB 2701 out of committee. The bill is now headed for the Local and Uncontested Calendar, which means it cannot be amended at this point. HB 2701 is a simple racing clean up bill and does not contain any VLT language ... more |
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Watch the Texas Legislature in Action (May 3, 2007) - Have you ever wondered what happens in the Capitol? Watch floor action ... more |
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The Role of Committees in Texas Lawmaking (May 2, 2007) - Due to the sheer volume of proposed legislation each session, each member cannot thoughtfully deliberate each piece of legislation. A solution to this problem is the use of committees to consider introduced bills and advise on their disposition. Committees are created in the rules of procedure in their prospective chambers ... more |
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Do I Help?
Click here for information about House Bill
3326, as well as information and tools to help you effectively do your
part to help in our efforts to legalize video lottery terminals at Texas
racetracks. It includes valuable information you can use when talking
to friends, coworkers, or your legislators.
What Is Keep Texas Running?
Keep Texas Running is a campaign of Texans for Economic Development (TED) to educate and inform the citizens of Texas about the benefits of the Texas pari-mutuel racing industry and the potential benefits of legalizing video lottery terminals (VLTs) at currently licensed pari-mutuel factilities in Texas. Click for more information.
Contact Texans For Economic Development
(512) 473-0861
E-mail: daniel@txfed.com
1122 Colorado St., Suite 209
Austin, TX 78701
The racing industry has a proud and storied history in the state of Texas. Texas racing has long been a key contributor to both the Texas economy and Texas culture and entertainment.
However, the Texas racing industry currently finds itself at a difficult crossroads. The industry is losing ground rapidly to competitive threats from surrounding states, and Texas racing's very existence is threatened. If the current business conditions continue, the Texas racing industry, with its rich heritage and tradition, could continue to decline.
It is up to every Texas citizen who loves horses, horse racing, dog racing, or just an afternoon gambling at the races to help save the Texas racing industry. Do your part to help save tens of thousands of Texans jobs and preserve an industry that is part of what makes Texas so great.
By supporting and lobbying for a new law in Texas allowing video lottery terminals (VLT's) at existing licensed racetracks in the state, you will be helping to Keep Texas Running!
Video Lottery Terminals (VLT's)
The solution for saving the Texas racing industry and generating billions of dollars in new state revenue. Click for the facts.
Did you know that electronic gaming is already in Texas?
8-line slot machines are non-contributors to schools and state. Click to read.
