James writes 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. Sadly, this will ruin Texas poker player’s attempt in legally earning WSOP buy-ins. Meaning bankroll building. The bill is like it’s number…222. It’s nice to flop a [...]
Texas HB-222 Still Hold’in
By May 8, 2009
Texas Hold’em might be legal outside of a Texas household kitchen… one day. Pokerati Dan spoke to Rep. Menendez who said the House might get to HB-222 on Monday. I’m still baffled there are people against this bill. People blame the Christians, however, many Christians support the bill. A better target is the bordering States. They like your money over the State Line. Maybe [...]
Texas HB-222 Passes 6-3
By April 2, 2009
For the second time, Texas has passed a bill out of the House Committee attempting to legalize poker in the Lone Star State. HB-222 vote was 6-3 sending the bill up the hill to the House. A date will be set soon. Thank you for all the support. Keep up the emails to your State Representatives!
Texas HB 222 Complaints + Update
By March 28, 2009
Since there were not enough committee members present to vote on HB 222 last 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 noticed [...]
HB-222 Attempts Legalizing Texas Poker Tomorrow
By March 24, 2009
Will Doyle Brunson and other top Texas pros see poker legalized in Texas soon? Texas HB 222 will attempt to legalize the game at the capital tomorrow. For the second time, I’ve been asked to testify for the legalization of poker in Texas. In the past, most Texans believed legalizing poker was a pipe dream; however, in 2007 the first HB passed the Texas Lottery Committee and onto the House Floor. [...]
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