House Bill 1942, written by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, would permit regulated sports betting that is already legal in 29 states. House Bill 2843, by Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin, would permit casino gambling in Texas.
For a third straight Texas legislative session, gambling expansion is on the table, including mobile sports betting. Texas, with its population of 30 million, has long been a target of the sports betting industry. Lobbyists tell lawmakers if sports betting is legalized the state will make big bucks. But something that is a sure bet, researchers say, is a rise in gambling addiction.
From a bill in the Texas Legislature to legalize sports betting to how prepared Aggies feel to render emergency aid, reporters from JOUR 203 interviewed people around the Memorial Student
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.