Dan Patrick seeks fourth term as Texas gambling expansion faces uncertainty
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced on 19 August that he would seek a fourth term, reportedly adding uncertainty to efforts to legalise sports betting and commercial casinos. Patrick controls which bills reach the Senate floor; both gambling measures passed by the House in 2023 failed to receive Senate committee hearings. The Texas Sports Betting Alliance said it remained willing to engage with Patrick.
Patrick’s control of the Senate agenda could affect operators and suppliers seeking Texas market entry.