HB494 — Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.

HB494 — Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. · Informed CitizenryHB 494 establishes a framework for the operation of casino gaming in specific coastal areas of Texas. The bill authorizes the Texas Lottery Commission to oversee and regulate casino gaming operatio…Open in Informed Citizenry