Greg Abbott, Texas and online sports betting

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."
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.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott isn't worried about tariffs on Mexico hurting Texas
If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Gov. Greg Abbott says the state’s economy can handle it. Trump used tariffs and the threat of tariffs on other countries during his first term in office,
Gov. Greg Abbott deploys 400 soldiers to Texas border in support of Trump immigration policies
It was a change from the Republican governor's legal battles with the Biden administration. Abbott spent the last four years testing a state's ability to enforce immigration law — at times at odds with Border Patrol.
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
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.
Donald Trump invites Greg Abbott to the White House
The Texas governor will join the president to discuss immigration, and as Trump signs an order banning transgender athletes ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
Vouchers, tax cuts, water and teacher pay top Gov. Abbott's State of the State address
The three-term Republican governor touted his achievements on border security as he calls for more tax cuts and more money ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to meet with Pres. Donald Trump at the White House
WASHINGTON - Texas Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump will meet at the White House on Wednesday. The two are scheduled to meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon, shortly before ...