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 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.
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."
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,
Gov. Abbott says he has 'no problem' with sports betting
The governor's comments come as a growing coalition ramps up its efforts to get Texas lawmakers to pass a sports betting bill.
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.
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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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, ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott lays out his agenda for Texas with emphasis on vouchers, water and property taxes
Abbott touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, also laying out a list of priorities he wants ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address at 5 p.m. outlining legislative priorities. Watch live on ...
Greg Abbott names school vouchers and teacher pay as top priorities, while calling for end to 'DEI'
Greg Abbott named seven emergency items including property tax cuts, water infrastructure and restricting bail.
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Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, ...
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Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Five Members to Guide Texas Board of Nursing
Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints five members to the Texas Board of Nursing, including Elizabeth Adamson and four ...
Donald Trump invites Greg Abbott to the White House
The Texas governor will join the president to discuss immigration, and as Trump signs an order banning transgender athletes ...
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Governor Greg Abbott urges federal reimbursement for Texas border security costs in discussion with President Trump
In a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, discussions centered around improving border ...