Sports betting in Texas has 1 big champion

Abbott warms to online sports betting but Senate roadblocks persist
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. Abbott has gradually softened his stance on gambling.
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 lobbying for sports betting and gambling legislation in Texas now have the support of Texas Govenor Greg Abbott.
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
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
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott in favor of allowing voters to decide on legalized gambling in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state. Legalizing ...
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, ...