Bringing commercial casinos or sportsbooks to Texas could be more difficult after another Republican was elected to the state Senate.
Texas voters elected Republican Adam Hinojosa to the state Senate in a potential blow to the state’s casino gambling and sports betting legalization prospects.
Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who in his position controls day-to-day Senate dealings, has blocked gambling legislation from reaching a vote on the Senate floor. He has said that he wouldn’t consider bringing up such a bill unless he has majority support from the Republican Senate caucus. The House backed a bipartisan gambling expansion proposal in Texas’ most recent legislative session only to see it stalled in the Senate.
Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott has shown little indication he will leave his position or seek higher office. This could further incentivize Patrick to take a federal position.
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