89R28360 TBO-F     By: Dutton H.R. No. 1060       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, House Bill 2127, enacted in 2023, establishes the   framework to create consistency on the local level for ordinances   in the State of Texas, ensuring that these ordinances operate   safely and in compliance with relevant state laws; and          WHEREAS, Card and social clubs are integral parts of   communities in Texas, providing social spaces and recreational   opportunities for Texans across the state; and          WHEREAS, There is a need for standardized regulations to   ensure that card and social clubs provide safe environments and   reliable operations and meet the expectations of both customers and   the community at large; and          WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation   (TDLR) has the expertise and experience to oversee the licensing,   inspection, and regulation of various industries and   establishments across the state; and          WHEREAS, It is essential that these establishments are   subject to proper regulatory oversight to prevent potential harm to   public safety, ensure fairness in operations, and protect the   welfare of Texas residents; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby direct the Texas Department of Licensing and   Regulation (TDLR) to implement and enforce regulations for card and   social clubs in accordance with the provisions of House Bill 2127   (2023); and, be it further          RESOLVED, That the Texas Department of Licensing and   Regulation shall establish clear rules and procedures for the   licensing, operation, and inspection of card and social clubs to   ensure their safety, reliability, and compliance with all   applicable laws; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That the Texas Department of Licensing and   Regulation is encouraged to work closely with relevant   stakeholders, including but not limited to law enforcement,   community organizations, and industry representatives, to ensure   that regulations are comprehensive, practical, and effective in   maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability for   card and social clubs across the State of Texas; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That the Texas Department of Licensing and   Regulation shall provide regular updates to the Texas Legislature   regarding the progress and impact of the regulations, including any   recommendations for further legislative action to improve safety   and reliability in the operation of card and social clubs; and, be   it further          RESOLVED, That the chief clerk of the House forward an   official copy of this resolution to the Texas Department of   Licensing and Regulation as an official directive of the Texas   House of Representatives.