The author of Texas' Poker Gaming Act of 2009 is quoted as saying he doubts that his bill will see the light of day this session.

Back in November, Texas state representative Jose Menendez (D-San Antonio) re-introduced a bill that seeks to legalize poker within the state of Texas entitled House Bill 222, The Poker Gaming Act of 2009."

The Dallas Morning News reported in early-April that the bill "passed out of the House committee that oversees gambling issues" by a vote of 6-3 but unfortunately that might be as far as the bill progresses this time around.

According to an Austin American-Statesman, Menendez doesn't think his bill will make it.

"Rep. Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, has a proposal to authorize public poker games and tournaments in Texas on the House's floor calendar. But he said at midday he won't push for action unless GOP Gov. Rick Perry signals he'd sign such a plan into law," the Statesman reported on Friday.

A spokesperson told the AAS that the governor Perry was not in favor of the bill.

For the third session in a row, I think poker's dead," Menendez is quoted as saying.