Texas, Greg Abbott and sports betting

Exclusive: Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to allow online sports betting in Texas. In an exclusive interview for the Texas Take Podcast, Abbott said he has no objection to the Texas Legislature passing a law to join 39 other states that have legalized online sports betting.
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,
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2.
Gov. Abbott now open to legalizing sports gambling 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
Governor Abbott speaks to parents in Athens, pushing for school choice
Governor Greg Abbott made an appearance during parent empowerment night at Athens Preparatory Academy on Tuesday evening. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing ...
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils 7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to tackle
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out seven emergency items – bills he wants to see passed as soon as possible – for Texas lawmakers to ...
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Watch: Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address
The governor was expected to declare his emergency items for the legislative session in his speech, starting at 5 p.m. CDT.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts teacher pay raises and further property tax cuts for homeowners
Meanwhile, the topic of school vouchers continues to be one of Abbott's top priorities for lawmakers to pass this session.
Why Greg Abbott is eyeing San Antonio as the site of Texas’ Cyber Command
The creation of a Texas Cyber Command that would partner with the University of Texas at San Antonio is one of Abbott’s ...
Gov. Greg Abbott signs federal memo letting Texas soldiers arrest undocumented migrants
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an agreement allowing Texas National Guard soldiers to arrest and help deport undocumented ...
Here's What to Know About Greg Abbott's State of the State Address
The governor will unveil his list of "emergency items" for Texas' legislative agenda during his address on Sunday.
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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 ...
With ad campaign, transgender people shared time with Gov. Greg Abbott’s televised speech
The goal running the ads with the governor's State of the State speech was to separate people from politics, a pro-LGBTQ ...