Quote Originally Posted by rlewis View Post
They don't have to wait for legalization--they can start the process now. However, there is a high hurdle for a tribe to get land into trust (which would enable them to conduct casino gambling). The process usually takes 5-10 years.

I believe only 2 tribes have tried, and it was only recently that they were finally allowed to. The Tigua tribe in El Paso finally prevailed in federal court against the state. If there are any tribes that had any ideas of having casino gambling, that case should clear the way for them.
not quite this simple

they can only operate "bingo games" because those are already legal in the rest of texas .. (which are class 2 slot machines) if the state of Texas banned bingo state wide (they won't do that ) they would also not be allowed to do that their casino .
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/ne...go/7635148001/


also keep in mind generally for land to be put in trust status in needs to be very near reservation lands .. or on reservation lands ..

and that massively limits where tribes could open casinos in texas ..