As expected, legislation to put the matter of sports wagering before Texas voters died upon advancing to the state Senate, but former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) remains optimistic the issue could be successful in 2025.
Now a spokesman for the Texas Sports Betting Alliance, Perry issued a statement today lauding State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) for their work on sports wagering legislation. The former Department of Energy secretary also highlighted the fact that the Texas State House voted 101-42 in favor of allowing voters to have a say on the issue. That vote took place earlier this month. Perry said Texas “made history” with that vote.
Now a spokesman for the Texas Sports Betting Alliance, Perry issued a statement today lauding State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) for their work on sports wagering legislation. The former Department of Energy secretary also highlighted the fact that the Texas State House voted 101-42 in favor of allowing voters to have a say on the issue. That vote took place earlier this month. Perry said Texas “made history” with that vote.