Sports betting in Texas has 1 big champion

Gov. Abbott open to letting voters decide on sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.
Sports betting in Texas has one big champion: Greg Abbott
Advocates hoping to bring sports betting to the Lone Star State have a new powerful ally: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. In an interview with the Houston Chronicle's Texas Take podcast, Abbott said he has no objections to Texas lawmakers passing legislation that brings legal sports betting to Texas,
Gov. Greg Abbott tells podcast he supports online sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he now supports online sports gambling. During the Houston Chronicle's, Texas Take Podcast, Abbott said, "I don't have a problem with online sports betting. The reality is that I'd be shocked if there were not some Texans that do it already."
Gov. Abbott: No Objections To Texas Sports Betting Legalization
Gov. Greg Abbott told the Houston Chronicle he has no objections to legalizing Texas sports betting, adding to growing momentum.
Texas governor OK with legal sports betting, but his words may not matter
The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call a Senate vote.
Legal online sports gambling within reach in Texas
Several major Texas sports franchises like the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros and the San Antonio Spurs have teamed up with sports gaming companies including Draft Kings, FanDuel and BetMGM and the Texas Sports Betting Alliance to push for legalized sports betting.
POLL: Do you think sports betting should be legal in Texas?
SAN ANTONIO - Texas is one of just 11 states that still do not have some sort of online sports betting.But according to recent comments made by Governor Greg Ab
Gov. Abbott says he backs legalized online sports betting in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is leaning toward allowing sports betting in Texas. The governor made these claims on the Texas Take Podcast from the Houston Chronicle, hosted by Scott Braddock and Jeremy Wallace. During the podcast, Abbott expressed that he would not oppose the Texas Legislature enacting a law to legalize online sports betting.
Governor Abbott signals support for online sports betting in Texas, but legislative hurdles remain
A recent University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll found strong public support for gambling expansion in Texas. The survey of 1,200 adults revealed that 73% favor casino resorts, 60% support online sports betting, and 56% back the introduction of sportsbooks in professional sports venues.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signals Support For Online Sports Betting Legislation
According to Chron.com, in an interview with the Texas Take podcast, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he had no problem with lawmakers passing legislation that would legalize sports betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Supports Legalizing Sports Gambling, Says He Would Be 'Shocked' If There 'Were Not Some Texans Who Do It Already'
The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House by an 82-51 vote but was never picked up by Texas Senate
Exclusive: Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to allow online sports betting in Texas. In an exclusive interview for the Texas Take Podcast, ...
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