Texas House Election Contender Goes Against Casino Gaming
Cheryl Bean, a fresh face in Texas politics, has reiterated her stance on staying away from casinos. In her quest to win the Republican nomination for the Texas House District 97, she expressed her distaste for gambling to CBS News Texas.
She stated, "I'm not a fan of gambling."
One of Bean's concerns is the potential increase in union activity with casinos. Moreover, she believes that casino jobs could be filled by undocumented immigrants crossing the border, stating that it would give them a means to "citizenship."
Opposing her is Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, also a Republican, who has voiced his disapproval of gambling legislation. He believes it won't pass as long as he's in office and leading the state Senate. Patrick has also endorsed Bean.
Uncertainty over Government Funds
Bean feels there's no point in exploring gambling facilitates, calling it "a waste of taxpayer money."
Additionally, gambling is already accessible in neighboring states, within an easy drive of three hours from any part of Texas. "That's fine with me," she said.
Bean is set to compete with John McQueeney in the May 28th primary for the Republican nomination. One of the major issues in this race is border security.
The House seat is currently held by Rep. Craig Goldman, who is vying for a seat in Congress.
Gambling Measures
At the moment, Class III (commercial) gambling is illegal in Texas, along with online sports gambling and sportsbook gambling. A bill that died during the 2023 legislative session would have laid the groundwork for a constitutional amendment to allow several destination resort casinos. The Texas House narrowly passed a bill permitting online sports betting; however, it was denied in the Texas Senate. If the legislation were to be approved by lawmakers, it would still need to win approval in a referendum.
In March, Las Vegas Sands filed a new petition demanding casino gaming in Texas. Many lobbyists have engaged in this issue, and future legislative proposals are expected.
The introduction of gambling in Texas is certain, according to University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus. He noted that it's a significant change and would need a couple of legislative sessions before it's finalized.
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Source: www.casino.org
