AUSTIN, Texas — Lawmakers in the Texas House have filed a bill that could allow Texans to decide whether to legalize sports betting in the state. On Wednesday, State Rep. Sam Harless (R-Spring ...

Texans looking to place wagers on sporting events make trips to Louisiana to make in person bets at a rest stop located just across the Teas border.

Sports betting bills moved forward in Texas and Oklahoma this week, but both have a long way to go before becoming law. Legal Sports Report's Pat Evans reported that with the "Texas sports ...

The sports betting bill wants to allow professional sports teams, pro golf organizations that hold tour events in Texas, and Class 1 racetracks to authorize wagering. No tax rate was included in ...

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently expressed support for legalizing sports betting, fellow Republican and state Rep. Sam Harless filed a bill this week that if passed would allow voters to ...

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state. Casino gambling would be legal in large Texas cities ...

The Texas Constitution requires voter approval to authorize gambling in Texas, but the issue has traditionally faced intense ...

Casino gambling would be legal in large Texas cities under a proposal backed by the industry. Legislation to permit the casinos or to allow sports betting faces opposition in the state Senate.

Undeterred by four years of sluggish progress and certain defeat at the Texas Capitol, the gambling industry is plodding ahead with its ambitious bid to legalize casinos and sports betting in a ...

Texas sports betting in the Lone Star State is available for bettors wanting to wager on NFL, NBA, MLB, and other popular leagues. Although sports wagering is yet to be legalized at a local level ...