State v. Gambling Paraphernalia, Devices, Equipment & Proceeds

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice PERKES.

This is a civil-forfeiture case. By a single issue, the State argues the trial court erred as a matter of law by concluding the seized devices are not gambling devices because the “replay” that the devices awards is not a “thing of value” under the Penal Code. The trial court denied the State’s motion for forfeiture. We sustain the State’s issue on appeal, and reverse and render a judgment of forfeiture.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The State of Texas moved for forfeiture of gambling paraphernalia, devices, and equipment and proceeds. The property was…