Lieutenant Gov. Patrick: Sports Betting Bill Lacks Support in Texas State Senate
According to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas sports betting efforts are doomed so long as most Republicans are opposed to them.
Dan Holmes is a contributor for PlayTX with plenty of experience under his belt. Dan has written three books about sports and previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Major League Baseball. He also has extensive experience covering the launch of sports betting in other states, including Ohio, Massachusetts and Maryland. Currently, Dan is residing in Michigan with his family.
According to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas sports betting efforts are doomed so long as most Republicans are opposed to them.
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