Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez and state Rep. Eddie Morales intend to ensure that indigenous tribes are included in Texas gambling expansion.

In a joint resolution, lawmakers are proposing an amendment allowing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to create a gaming compact with the state. Texas Senate Joint Resolution 30 (SJR-30) would pave the way for the Kickapoo gaming compact.

It would also guarantee the Kickapoo Tribe to partake in all Class III casino games legalized in the state.

But, to succeed, the bill needs a two-thirds majority approval in both the House and Senate. It would also require the approval of Gov. Greg Abbott who would put voters to decide.