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.
Texas governor weighs in on sports betting
With the Super Bowl almost here, the debate over sports betting is heating up. FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to Gov. Greg Abbott about where he stands on legalizing it in Texas.
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.
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,
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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.
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.
Survey Shows Strong Texas Sports Betting Support
The University of Houston released a survey looking at various 2025 legislative issues, including Texas 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
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he backs online sports betting
In a recent interview with the Texas Take Podcast, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he has no problem with legalizing online sports betting.
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