Greg Abbott backs online sports betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a podcast interview that he has no objection to online sports betting in the state. His comments come as the Texas Sports Betting Alliance campaigns for legalisation, while Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick opposes advancing a bill without majority support from Republican senators. Any change would require a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and approval by voters.
Abbott’s position may affect efforts to legalise online sports betting, but legislative and voter approval remain necessary.