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,
Despite Gov. Abbott's endorsement, the odds for sports betting legalization are not good
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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 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.
The governor and polls show Texans want online sports betting, so what's stalling it?
Despite a survey showing Texans' support, and Gov. Greg Abbott giving his strongest stance, political experts aren't betting on online sports gambling in the Lone Star State anytime soon.
Abbott says he supports legalized sports betting in Texas
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Abbott said he is ready to back efforts to allow sports gambling, aligning with recent public opinion polls that show increasing support for the measure.
POLL: Do you think sports betting should be legal in Texas?
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Exclusive: Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling
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