Texas is once again looking at legalizing sports gambling during this years’ legislative session, and supporters are being backed by some of the most influential people in Texas sports.Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston), has filed Senate Joint Resolution 16, proposes legal sports wagering and legal gam
A fresh push to legalize sports betting in Texas has emerged following the filing of a new House Bill which could see Texans voting on the debate by as early as November 2025.Filed by Representative Sam Harless – House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) – is once again fueling optimism of a possible sta
A Texas state representative has submitted the first gambling bill of this session. The constitutional amendment will put the decision to legalize sports betting to state voters in November.The bill appears to only require retail sports betting, although it does not explicitly prohibit digital betti
A proposed constitutional amendment could give Texans the opportunity to decide whether the state should legalize and regulate sports betting. State Representative Sam Harless filed House Joint Resolution 134 on Wednesday, setting the stage for lawmakers to consider placing the issue on the ballot i
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to allow online sports betting in Texas.In an exclusive interview for the Texas Take Podcast, Abbott said he has no objection to the Texas Legislature passing a law to join 39 other states that have legalized online sports betting. He said he considers sports betting part o
When opportunities to benefit all Texas residents present themselves, it’s essential to take advantage of them.I hope our state lawmakers keep this in mind as they consider legislation this upcoming session that would allow Texans to legalize sports betting through a constitutional amendment ballot
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