Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.

SJR 16 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow casino gaming at seven destination resorts in specific Texas metropolitan areas (Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and McAllen) and to create the Texas Gaming Commission for regulation. The amendment requires casinos to obtain licenses and pay taxes on gaming and sports betting, with revenue directed toward education and public safety programs. It also aims to support the horse racing industry by permitting existing horse racing betting licenses to be used for destination resort development. The proposal must be approved by Texas voters in a statewide election to take effect.