88R2704 ADM-F     By: Raymond H.J.R. No. 93       A JOINT RESOLUTION   proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option   elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or   similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.          BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 47, Article III, Texas Constitution, is   amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (f) to   read as follows:          (a)  The Legislature shall pass laws prohibiting lotteries   and gift enterprises in this State other than those authorized by   Subsections (b), (d), (d-1), [and] (e), and (f) of this section.          (f)  The Legislature by law may authorize and regulate the   operation of gaming devices commonly known as eight-liners or   similar gaming devices. A law enacted under this subsection must   allow the qualified voters voting at an election in any county,   justice precinct, or municipality to determine by majority vote   whether the gaming devices may be legally operated or prohibited in   the county, justice precinct, or municipality. The Legislature may   impose a fee on the operation of the gaming devices approved by a   majority of the voters or authorize a political subdivision to   impose a fee on the operation of the gaming devices. The   Legislature may determine the rate of the fee and the allocation of   the revenue from the fee notwithstanding any other provision of   this Constitution governing the rate or allocation of occupations   taxes.          SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be   submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.   The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the   proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing local   option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of   eight-liners or similar gaming devices."