Legalized gambling in Texas: Don't bet on it (Dallas Morning News) AUSTIN – Forget about hearing the "ka-ching" of slot machines in Texas this year. That's the prediction of most gambling supporters, beaten back by opposition from a coalition of conservative Republicans and anti-gaming Democrats.
Changes to Mega Millions approved (Dallas Morning News) AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery Commission unanimously adopted proposed rule changes for the Mega Millions game Monday, including a new starting jackpot. The action follows an announcement that California plans to become the 12th state to join the game. The rule changes become effective June 22.
House OKs tough laws aimed at gangs (The Olympian) WASHINGTON -- House members telling true-crime tales of gang beheadings and machete attacks were interrupted when a small plane strayed off-track, forcing the evacuation of the Capitol.
