Former Gov. Rick Perry throws support behind legalizing sports betting in Texas

Rick Perry is joining the Texas Sports Betting Alliance as a spokesperson. He supports legalizing sports betting. Texas lawmakers failed to legalize it during the 2021 legislative session. If legalized, it would generate $556 million per biennium. State Sen. Carol Alvarado is confident her legislation will pass. Gov. Greg Abbott has expressed openness to legalizing casinos. The legalization of sports gambling would be huge for the state. It would also be good for sports teams. They could be introduced. There are currently three casinos operating legally on Native American territory in Texas.