Texas, Greg Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott in favor of allowing voters to decide on legalized gambling in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state. Legalizing gambling in the state would require a constitutional amendment which would require a two-thirds vote in each chamber before the people could vote on it.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Supports Legalizing Sports Gambling, Says He Would Be 'Shocked' If There 'Were Not Some Texans Who Do It Already'
The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House by an 82-51 vote but was never picked up by Texas Senate
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he's looking forward to meeting with President Trump
Abbott is set to meet with Trump at the White House on Wednesday. On social media, Abbott said "the coming days should be great for Texas."
Gov. Abbott open to letting voters decide on sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.
Gov. Abbott says he has 'no problem' with sports betting
Abbott told the Houston Chronicle he'd be "shocked" if there weren't people in Texas who already bet on sports.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he backs online sports betting
In a recent interview with the Texas Take Podcast, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he has no problem with legalizing online sports betting.
Texas Gov. Abbott offers Trump state resources to secure the border during White House visit
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day." ...
Abbott warms to online sports betting but Senate roadblocks persist
Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — Gov.
Why Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is at White House and what he's expected to discuss with Trump
Gov. Greg Abbott met privately Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the twin topics of immigration and ...
Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities ...
Trump holding Oval Office meeting with Texas Gov. Abbott over 'securing the southern border'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott meets at the White House on Wednesday with President Donald Trump to discuss their efforts to beef up ...
Gov. Abbott looks to combat cyber attacks with Texas Cyber Command; here's what to know
The Texas Cyber Command would be headquartered in San Antonio and would work to address cyber security concerns in the state, ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to meet with President Trump to discuss border security
Abbott is set to discuss border security with President Trump Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced early Wednesday ...
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Cyber Command to Fortify State's Digital Defenses
Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Cyber Command to bolster state cybersecurity, calling it an ...
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Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...