Will Doyle Brunson and other top pros from Texas see poker legalized in their home state soon? Tomorrow the attempt will be made as Texas HB 222will be heard at the capital. Once again, I will be testifying in hopes of making Texas Holdem legal in Texas. In the past, most Texans have felt legalizing poker was a pipe dream; however, the bill from two years ago actually made it to the House Floor which was a milestone for Texas poker. Although the bill died, everyone agreed we would have a great shot in two years. Which brings us to… tomorrow.
I wish I had more notice to rally up a poker posse of media, pros, players and fans to show up for support tomorrow. That being said, show up at the Capital tomorrow to show your support in legalizing poker in Texas! HB 222 is scheduled sometime shortly after lunch, however, things can change rather quickly (but usually slowly) so follow me on twitter for any changes.
I have no idea who will be testifying tomorrow. In our last attempt we had Pokerati Dan, Clonie Gowen, Lyle Berman and poker legend Crandall Addington (who had some of the best old school stories).
See the news video below on the previous bill.
Go get em!!! Do you mind if I repost this on our site? We’ll try and mobilize the poker-army.
Thought you might like this article: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_11964496 We’re making progress in Colorado. I can’t believe that the prosecutor here is still asserting that poker is a “game of chance” based on a 20 year-old ruling that covered “casino nights” in general.
I went to the house of reps website, looking for the broadcast of the hearing. They have it on there but I cannot convert the file to view it on my PC. Are you going to post that broadcast on your site here?
Thanks and sorry I couldn’t make it to Austin (Im in Houston)… Although I did fax a letter to the chairman.
Thanks for the support James. I haven’t looked at the broadcast yet. But you can check Pokerati.com for now. I may get something up this weekend.