Greg Abbott, Texas and online sports betting

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 giving in recent years
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."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2. Abbott is expected to discuss his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2.
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 reappointees.
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.
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.
Abbott says he supports legalized sports betting in Texas
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Abbott said he is ready to back efforts to allow sports gambling, aligning with recent public opinion polls that show increasing support for the measure.
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
Gov. Abbott says he has 'no problem' with sports betting
Abbott told the Houston Chronicle he'd be "shocked" if there weren't people in Texas who already bet on sports.
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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.
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 ...
Gov. Greg Abbott follows up TikTok ban with Chinese app ban
Amid U.S. issues with the social media app TikTok, Gov. Greg Abbott prohibited access of several Chinese-based apps on state ...
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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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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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Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature
The governor’s list of priority items includes issues important to social conservatives and to business advocates.