The Irving City Council is in the preliminary stages of reviewing zoning amendments that could pave the way for a new Mavericks arena, resort and casino

Irving has advanced rezoning applications that could pave the way for the Mavericks to leave Dallas, with a council vote happening as soon as March 20.

City officials in suburban Irving are in talks to change zoning to accommodate a Dallas Mavericks arena and casino

The proposal includes an arena with at least 15,000 seats and casino gaming, if approved by the Texas Legislature.

In a bold move to attract the Dallas Mavericks, the Irving City Council has taken decisive action to build a new state-of-the-art arena at the site of the former Texas Stadium.