Sports betting in Texas has 1 big champion

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.
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 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.
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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
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' hottest sports betting location: a Louisiana rest stop
Texans looking to place wagers on sporting events make trips to Louisian to make in person bets at a rest stop located shortly after c the Teas border.
Majority of Texans support legalizing marijuana and gambling, recent UH poll finds
The study, which surveyed 1,200 Texas adults, found that more than 70% of Texans support the legalization of “destination resort casinos" in the state and more than 60% support the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.
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.
Texans strongly support legalized gambling, but prefer casinos over sports betting
A majority of Texans support the construction of destination resort casinos, legalized online sports betting and the operation of sportsbooks in stadiums and arenas, according to results of the Hobby School's Texas Legislative Issues 2025 survey released Feb.
Prediction markets offer sports event contracts in non-betting states like Texas
Texas-based users are about to buy and trade contracts on the outcomes of various events, including the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Texas Sports Betting: Legal Daily Fantasy Sports Options Available
Despite the federal ban on sports betting being lifted, no legal retail sportsbooks operate in Texas. The state lacks a dedicated or centralized retail gaming network, largely because there ...
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