Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — Gov.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.

Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.

The easy part is over. The Texas House will next take up "school choice" vouchers, an emergency item for Gov. Greg Abbott.

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

In a recent interview with the Texas Take Podcast, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he has no problem with legalizing online sports betting.

TV, digital and print ads seek to build support after the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 2’s voucher-style plan.

About three weeks into the 89th legislative session, Texas senators sent their first bill to the House. Senate Bill 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which famili ...

Fans believe Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson push to legalize sports betting and expand casino gaming in Texas is ...

After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...

Moving swiftly on a central Republican priority, the Texas Senate approved a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would put ...

A new survey, however, may help some of you more liberal-minded folks in the Lone Start State feel a bit less lonely.