The Death of HB 222 May Keep Girls Stripping

James writes in a comment asking if there’s truth to Governor Perry blocking the Texas HB 222 (AKA Triple Deuce), which is patiently waiting to be heard.  Unfortunately, for us math geeks, I have heard this is true.  I’m sad, as this would be my attempt in earning my WSOP buy-ins. 
I guess the bill is just like it’s label.  It’s nice [...]

Texas Bill Still Hold’in

Texas Hold’em might be legal outside of a Texas household kitchen… one day.  Pokerati Dan spoke to Rep. Menendez  today who said the House might get to HB-222 on Monday.  I’m still baffled there are people against this bill who think its baaad, baaad.  Certainly, people tend to blame the Christians but I can assure you there are plenty of [...]

Texas HB 222 Passes 6-3

For the second time, Texas has passed a bill out of the House Committee attempting to legalize poker in the Lone Star State.  Not too long ago, the HB 222 vote was 6-3 sending the bill on its way up the hill.  Hopefully, we will have a date set soon.  I will certainly keep you posted. 
Thank you for all the support so many [...]

Texas HB 222 Notes + Update

Since there were not enough committee members present to vote on HB 222last Wednesday, it will happen this week.  If I remember correctly, the bill will need 6 out of 9 affirmatives in order to send HB 222 on up the hill.  For those of you who listened to the live stream, then you might have notice [...]

Legalizing Texas Poker Tomorrow

 
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; [...]