Two poker bills have been introduced in the Texas legislature, one seeking to legalize poker clubs and the other aiming to prohibit them. The situation is complicated as these clubs exist in a legal gray area, with variable enforcement from law enforcement across the state. Despite past successes, skepticism surrounds the viability of these bills, particularly given that a previous attempt failed to make it through the Senate. Experts express doubts about the clarity and enforceability of the proposed legislation, raising questions about the future of poker in Texas.
"Yes, it would legalize the state's social clubs, but I doubt very much that the bill becomes law. So far, nothing has happened since it's been filed and this is really just a new version of Guillen's bill from 2023."
"It might do the job, but it is far from clear. This bill would clarify that social poker clubs are legal within Texas, contingent on certain membership rules."
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