Texas Poker Bill (HB 292) - Brick & Mortar only

[Thew92]

p.s. here is a tweet I sent Doyle. Everyone should just do something even one thing a day. this was mine from a few days ago. You'd be surprised what kind of momentum that collective postive energy can build

Starting in January I am going to start leading a campaign just like this where everyone can do something everyday positive to help out. For now I am getting the holiday season behind us and then it will be full steam ahead.

@TexDolly a new poker bill in TX without slots and a 20:1 shot. 19:1 with your support #texans4poker

I like this one
http://clicktotweet.me/imFJTYvs

[txbarbarossa]

Pardon? How is my credibility down the drain with that statement? I assume you mean constitutional amendment. The governor has no say in it.

You guys keep beating your head against the wall. Perry will never sign a bill. Facts are facts.

You don't win a war blindly charging into gunfire. It doesn't prove a thing except stupidity.

Originally Posted by PTLou

No sense in debating the likelihood of this bill passing, only issue is what can we all do to increase that likelihood and also how far can it get down the legislative path.

But I have to keep it real and not trying to be rude when I say your credibility rating goes down pretty far with that statement.

p.s. here is a tweet I sent Doyle. Everyone should just do something even one thing a day. this was mine from a few days ago. You'd be surprised what kind of momentum that collective postive energy can build

Lou White ‏@LouWhite16
@TexDolly a new poker bill in TX without slots and a 20:1 shot. 19:1 with your support #texans4poker http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/57...-only-1279123/ …

[Thew92]

Originally Posted by txbarbarossa

Pardon? How is my credibility down the drain with that statement? .

This is how.

Originally Posted by txbarbarossa

I am getting out of here.

[sba9630]

Proposed constitutional amendments that would allow casinos have been filed by Rep. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, and Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston:


By: Alvarado H.J.R. No. 47 [legis.state.tx.us]


By: Ellis S.J.R. No. 6 [legis.state.tx.us]

[TheEngineer]

Originally Posted by txbarbarossa

I am getting out of here. I'm leaving Texas. Not b/c of poker but it's one reason. You guys can call me negative but I'm being realistic. Governor Perry will *NEVER EVER* sign a poker legalization bill. Therefore the entire exercise is DOA. If you want poker legal focus your efforts supporting Rick Perry's next election opponent.

Legalizing Casino gaming has a much better chance b/c it requires a constitutional amendment bypassing the governor's desk completely. The notion the most social conservative governor in the US will sign a poker legalization bill is just not accepting reality for what it is.

Sen. Kyl's name is on a poker licensing bill. Did you see that as impossible just a few years ago?

[txbarbarossa]

Originally Posted by TheEngineer

Sen. Kyl's name is on a poker licensing bill. Did you see that as impossible just a few years ago?

That was a nothing but a tradeoff. Kyle wants all gambling banned, but would take banning all except poker than none at all.

In Texas nothing except the lottery is legal. There is no leverage on Rick Perry.

[Thew92]

Originally Posted by txbarbarossa

There is no leverage on Rick Perry.

Do you think Rick Perry would want to wake some trade offs with the Texas Speaker of the House? The Speaker who's family happens to owns a race track. But also you have made 2 post in this thread since you said you where leaving.

[TheEngineer]

Originally Posted by txbarbarossa

That was a nothing but a tradeoff. Kyle wants all gambling banned, but would take banning all except poker than none at all.

In Texas nothing except the lottery is legal. There is no leverage on Rick Perry.

That's exactly what I said. Kyl was willing to sign a gaming bill that licensed poker in exchange for other stuff he wanted.

I'm not claiming we'll ever get Perry to sign onto a poker bill, but I do know there is every reason to try.

[larsjones]

Originally Posted by txbarbarossa

In Texas nothing except the lottery is legal. There is no leverage on Rick Perry.

So every time I go to the dog track I'm breaking a law? How anbout the ponies? Is that also illegal? I just want to be clear about how my state regulates gaming.

[Tim Brice]

If this ever passes, I will snap move to Texas.

[rwperu34]

Fifteen hundred years ago everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, everybody knew the Earth was flat, and fifteen minutes ago, you knew that there would never be legal poker in Texas. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow.

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[mojo6911]

I highly doubt Dick Perry will do anything to expand gambling in Texas. He is a puppet for the religious right.

[Black Aces 518]

Originally Posted by Dealer-Guy

I think the problem Texas faces in passing such a bill is mainly the Southern Baptists. They are committed people with heart, soul and intelligence

[larsjones]

I spoke with a very active member of the Clear Lake Tea Party yesterday, who advised me to sign up on their website, so that I could make them aware of the Bill, and do my part to see it pass. If any of you would like to join with me in doing so, you can sign up for free at

clearlaketeaparty.com

Sign up is free, and thus far, I'm not getting any crazy emails or anything like that.

[Nathan Zamora]

Originally Posted by Black Aces 518

man what a great album