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Rep. Dan Huberty, sponsor of the Texas House sports betting bill, expects colleagues to warm to legalization once they hear from team owners.

Posted on: March 2, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Rep. Dan Huberty and Sen. Juan Hinojosa filed companion legislation Tuesday to legalize and regulate sports wagering in the Lone Star State.

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Despite backing from professional sports teams, Texas sports betting "won't see the light of day" this session, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Posted on: February 9, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sen. Juan Hinojosa tells PlayTexas that his sports betting legislation won't advance this session, which ends May 31.

Posted on: May 24, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

With a House deadline passed, a Texas sports betting bill needs to start in the Senate, leaving little chance of passage this session.

Posted on: May 11, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sports betting finally got a hearing in the Texas legislature, and the reception was warmer than expected.

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell