Texas, Greg Abbott and sports betting

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.
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,
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
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 discuss his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2.
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
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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Steven Nelson execution: Clergy members ask Abbott to stop death of man who killed Arlington preacher
Two clergy members delivered a petition to Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday to stop the execution of a man who killed a preacher more than a decade ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts teacher pay raises and further property tax cuts for homeowners
Meanwhile, the topic of school vouchers continues to be one of Abbott's top priorities for lawmakers to pass this session.
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils 7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to tackle
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out seven emergency items – bills he wants to see passed as soon as possible – for Texas lawmakers to ...
Here's What to Know About Greg Abbott's State of the State Address
The governor will unveil his list of "emergency items" for Texas' legislative agenda during his address on Sunday.
Gov. Greg Abbott lays out top priorities for legislative session, declares school choice an 'emergency item'
Abbott outlined his priorities for this legislative session, including his plans for education, property taxes and water ...
With ad campaign, transgender people shared time with Gov. Greg Abbott’s televised speech
The goal running the ads with the governor's State of the State speech was to separate people from politics, a pro-LGBTQ ...
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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 ...
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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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TribCast: What does Gov. Abbott want?
The gang talks about the State of the State, how Abbott wields power and how many priority bills are too many priority bills.