A bill has been filed in the Texas House that would allow Texans to vote on legalizing sports betting in the state. State Rep. Sam Harless filed House Joint Resolution 134, proposing a constitutional amendment on this highly debated topic. A similar bill has been filed in the Senate, but faces opposition from lawmakers who are typically against gambling-related legislation, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Despite this resistance, a coalition is pushing for the legalization of sports gambling in Texas, with hopes of seeing it on the November ballot.
In the past, the Texas House passed a bill that would have allowed an amendment to the Texas Constitution for regulated gambling, but it failed to gain traction in the Senate. The future of sports betting in Texas remains uncertain, as lawmakers continue to debate the potential benefits and drawbacks of legalizing this industry. The decision ultimately lies in the hands of the voters, should the bill make it to the ballot and be approved by the legislature. As Texas remains one of the few states without legal sports betting, this bill marks a significant step towards potentially changing the landscape of gambling in the Lone Star State.
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