Texas, Greg Abbott and sports betting

Gov. Abbott says he has 'no problem' with Texans betting on sports
The governor told the Houston Chronicle he'd be "shocked" if there weren't people in Texas who already bet on sports.
Texas Governor Expresses Support For Legalizing Sports Betting
A new study from the University of Houston shows that 60% of Texans support legalizing online sports betting, with 64% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans backing legalization.
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.
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,
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.
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.
Abbott speaks on online sports betting
Gov. Abbott said he is open to the idea of allowing online sports betting in Texas, but he didn't exactly give a full endorsement.
Abbott warms to online sports betting but Senate roadblocks persist
Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott this week signaled he is open to authorizing online sports betting, though his support is unlikely to sway state senators blocking its legalization.
Despite Gov. Abbott's endorsement, the odds for sports betting legalization are not good
SAN ANTONIO – Despite Governor Greg Abbott’s recent endorsement of online sports betting, legalization is not expected in the 89th legislative session.Mainly be
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A rest area on the Louisiana-Texas border helps show popularity of Super Bowl sports betting
The rest area offers a convenient place to gamble because online sports betting has not been legalized in Texas, pushing ...
Betting on Texas: State lawmaker hopes legalizing gambling and sports betting will create a billion dollar industry, increase tax revenue
In research commissioned by the Sports betting alliance, gaming Firm Eilers and Krejcik gaming found that gaming could become ...
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 ...
Texas A&M at Missouri odds, tips and betting trends - February 8
The Missouri Tigers (17-5, 6-3 SEC) will look to continue a five-game home winning streak when they take on the Texas A&M ...
Texas Under Pressure to Legalize Marijuana
A recent poll from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs found that 62 percent of Texan adults support ...