There is growing bipartisan support toward legalizing gambling in the state of Texas.
Republican State Rep. Charlie Geren, who represents parts of Tarrant County, filed a bill that would allow Texans to decide whether they want it.Rep. Geren said that while some of his fellow Republicans don’t personally support gambling, they think it should be up to Texas voters, signaling bipartisan support for this in the state House and Senate.
When Texans talk about casinos, it typically involves a road trip to Oklahoma or another state where gambling is legal."We have Texas citizens going to Mew Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, and frankly going to Las Vegas," Geren said. We are not looking to have a slot machine in every corner store. What we are looking for is resort destinations, and if this passes, the Legislature will decide what type of sports betting will be allowed.
Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan has expressed support for casinos. Governor Greg Abbott has said he is willing to listen, but Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has been quiet on the topic. Both lawmakers think that with legislators less hung up on the morality of gambling, this year could be the perfect time to make a move.
"Texans deserve the right to vote on this because they are traveling to so many other states nearby or further away to gamble, Texans love to gamble," Alvarado said.
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