Geren's push for legalized casinos earns support from Fort Worth mayor
AUSTIN – It was a big week for Fort Worth Rep. Charlie Geren. On Wednesday, as more than 150 North Texans arrived in Austin for the beginning of T...
AUSTIN – It was a big week for Fort Worth Rep. Charlie Geren. On Wednesday, as more than 150 North Texans arrived in Austin for the beginning of Tarrant County activities in the state capitol, Geren appeared before the House State Affairs Committee to explain a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize casinos in Texas, including two in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. The following day, many of the visitors were watching from the gallery as Geren's colleagues surprised the 73-year-old speaker pro tempore on the House floor with a resolution honoring his 50 years of 'exceptional service' to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.