Tribal Gaming Regulation Bill

Official: Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

IntroducedJune 4, 2025

Native Americans

Why This Matters

This bill makes sure that all federally recognized Indian Tribes eligible for gaming are regulated the same way. It specifically helps two Tribes in Texas by removing confusing rules that apply only to them.

If you belong to a federally recognized Tribe that offers gaming, this bill could change how your gaming activities are regulated.

Affects: This bill affects the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in Texas, along with other federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Summary

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act This bill allows the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta tribes to conduct gaming activities on their land in Texas if certain conditions are met. Currently, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act prohibits the tribes from conducting gaming activities on their land if those activities are prohibited by Texas law. The bill repeals those provisions and instead applies the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to gaming activities on Indian lands of the tribes.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill ensures all eligible Indian Tribes follow the same gaming regulations. 2. It specifically addresses the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in Texas. 3. The bill removes conflicting rules that currently apply to these two Tribes. 4. It aims to simplify the regulatory process for gaming on Tribal lands. 5. The bill promotes fairness in how gaming is regulated across all Tribes.

Who is affected?

This bill affects the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in Texas, along with other federally recognized Indian Tribes.