Abbott, 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.
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.
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. 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."
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
Abbott's call to fire teachers 'on the spot' over trans views is the latest in a fraying relationship
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised increased education funding while threatening teachers with discipline in an approach that rankles some educators.
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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 ...
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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 ...
Exclusive: Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling
The comments are some of the governor's strongest in support of an industry that has ramped up its lobbying and political ...
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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 ...
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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
Gov. Greg Abbott's speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
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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 ...