Dan Patrick shuts down any optimism for legal sports betting in 2023, stating he will not call HB 1942 to the Senate floor. May 25, 2023: With the 2023 legislative session wrapping up on May 29, there will be no last-ditch effort to legalize Texas sports betting.
25, 2023: Texas furniture salesman ‘Mattress Mack’ was hit with a $6.9 million loss from backing the Astros. 7, 2023: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban calls for casino gaming at resorts in Texas. Take a closer look at the Lone Star State's sports betting progress and notable events: However, positive momentum is not necessarily the springboard to legal Texas sports betting. Several bills are under consideration by the Texas state legislature.
