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Texas gaming bill passes House
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APRIL 26, 2001

The Texas House on Wednesday passed a bill to legalize gaming on the state's three Indian reservations.

The bill would affect three tribes: the Ysleta del Sur Tigua Tribe, the Kickapoo Tribe, and the Alabama-Coushatta. The Tigua Tribe's Speaking Rock Casino near El Paso has been targeted for shutdown by the state.

A Senate committee has approved its version of the bill, but will see opposition from Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff.

Get the Story:
Texas House approves Indian casinos (UPI 4/25)

Relevant Links:
Speaking Rock Casino - www.speakingrockcasino.com/index.html

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