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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.
Gov. Abbott now open to legalizing sports gambling 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
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,
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, Abbott said he has no objection to the Texas Legislature passing a law to join 39 other states that have legalized online sports betting.
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.
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Texas Governor announces bail reform as an emergency item
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made bail reform an emergency item this legislative session.
Texas governor orders National Guard to enforce immigration law at border
The accord will expand the Trump administration’s footprint by deputizing National Guard members as immigration agents.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Brady and Christian to Texas Manufactured Housing Board Awaiting Senate Confirmation
Texas Governor appoints James Brady and Joe Christian to the Manufactured Housing Board, with terms until January 2031.
Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities ...
Abbott's school voucher plan sparks Texas debate over accountability and funding
SAN ANTONIO - A universal voucher program currently on the table as Governor Greg Abbott named school vouchers a ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Bans Select Chinese AI and Social Media Apps on State Devices Over Espionage Concerns
Texas Governor Abbott banned specific AI platforms and apps tied to China on government devices, citing security against ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2. Abbott is expected to ...
WATCH: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks on school vouchers at East Texas private school
ATHENS, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott is promoting his school choice legislation Tuesday night in East Texas ahead of a crucial debate and vote in Austin.
Boerne community gathers to discuss school vouchers as Texas gov. deems it 'emergency item'
In Boerne a civil debate was held to inform the community on the topic of school vouchers Tuesday. BOERNE, Texas — As the 89th Legislative Session heats up, school choice vouchers are now deemed an ...
Shockwaves of Luka Doncic trade reached all the way to the Texas Governor’s Mansion
Shockwaves from the Luka Doncic trades have reached the highest levels of Texas government. Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he was stunned the Dallas Mavericks traded their biggest star to the Los ...