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Texas should legalize sports betting, former Gov. Rick Perry says

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Perry wants Texas to legalize sports betting. The issue will be up for debate during the next year's legislative session, which begins on January 10. Texas has legalized casino gambling, but not sports gambling. Sen. Carol Alvarado is going to try again this session with SJR 17, a constitutional amendment. A poll shows 57% of Texans support allowing casino casinos in the state. Christian Life Commission has successfully lobbied against the legislation in previous sessions. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones donated nearly a million dollars to Abbott, Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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