Perry defends 250000 contract for video gambling legislation
Gov. Rick Perry backed the $250,000 state contract with Lionel Sawyer and Collins to draft a constitutional amendment legalizing and taxing video slot machines at tracks and casinos. The firm has billed $176,745 to date, with lawmakers and agencies citing expert need to craft the policy amid a stalled school finance session and potential future special sessions.
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