Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — Gov.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.

The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House ...

Several major Texas sports franchises like the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros and the San Antonio Spurs have teamed up with ...

The Republican state leader named raising teacher pay one of seven emergency items for this legislative session.

Gov. Greg Abbott, seeking about $11 billion to defray state spending on border security, didn’t come empty handed to ...

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Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Cyber Command to bolster state cybersecurity, calling it an ...

The governor said the state resources are available to the federal government and requested that the U.S. reimburse Texas for ...

Gov. Greg Abbott was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss border security. The ...

Despite a survey showing Texans' support, and Gov. Greg Abbott giving his strongest stance, political experts aren't betting on online sports gambling in the Lone Star State anytime soon.