It has been a major question for nearly a decade in the state of Texas. The proliferation of poker “clubs” – which circumvent the state’s archaic anti-gambling laws – has simultaneously flourished while local law enforcement tries to curb their growth. A hearing held on Wednesday [April 12] examined two bills that would attempt to put some sort of rules on these Texas poker rooms and perhaps ensure their survival.
The Texas House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures was the place to be on Wednesday as the two bills came up for discussion. Advocates on both sides took to the dais to state their cases, with legislators listening to the statements of those who are intricately involved in the situation.
