Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 487 revises the Penal Code to redefine and expand the regulation of gambling devices, including eight-liners. It provides defenses to prosecution for the use of certain amusement devices if skill is the predominant factor or the prizes offered are limited to noncash merchandise of low value. It allows licensed organizations to operate these devices under specific circumstances. The bill also repeals certain local government restrictions and prior exemptions, creating a new framework for the lawful use of gambling devices.
Author (1)
Carl Tepper
Contact the Author
Rep. Carl Tepper
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0676
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.316
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