Greg Abbott, Texas and 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 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,
Governor Abbott signals support for online sports betting in Texas, but legislative hurdles remain
A recent University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll found strong public support for gambling expansion in Texas. The survey of 1,200 adults revealed that 73% favor casino resorts, 60% support online sports betting, and 56% back the introduction of sportsbooks in professional sports venues.
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,
Abbott says he supports legalized sports betting in Texas
In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Abbott said he is ready to back efforts to allow sports gambling, aligning with recent public opinion polls that show increasing support for the measure.
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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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 ...
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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
Gov. Greg Abbott's speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
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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 ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, ...
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Governor Greg Abbott urges federal reimbursement for Texas border security costs in discussion with President Trump
In a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, discussions centered around improving border ...