Does Texas Sports Betting Legislation Have A Chance in 2023?

The push to legalize Texas sports betting is revving back up ahead of a crucial legislative session. An effort to legalized TX sports gambling fell short in 2021. 2023 will be the next opportunity to pass a law.

Texas Sports Betting Alliance wants to legalize sports betting in the state. It's time to honor Texas’ core value of individual freedom and legalize it.

There were several legislative efforts to legalize Texas sports wagering in 2021. Rep. Dan Huberty's HB 2070 appeared to have the most momentum but stalled out near the end of the session. The issue will go to the voters regardless of legislative action.

Gustafson hopes to start 2023 session with all ducks in a row and with a stable of House support already in hand.

There is still a lot to talk about even though the legislature is not in session. The group has done a great deal of educating.

Professional sports teams in Texas help make up the Texas Sports Betting Alliance. Beto O'Rourkes is a candidate for governor. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick opposes sports betting. Texas legislators sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland to crack down on offshore sportsbooks.

2 million illegal bets are placed each year in Texas. Those bets account for $8.7 billion in wagers. New York launched mobile sports betting in January. The first biennium with legal sports gambling could generate $278 million in revenue.