States are pursuing bills to bar Chinese citizens and companies from purchasing land. In Texas, legislation backed by Gov. Greg Abbott brought opposition from Democrats in the state’s growing cities and suburbs.
Gambling legalization advocates want to legalize betting and sports gambling in Texas in 2023. The Sports Betting Alliance hired former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to help
Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem.