Similar bills get the support of several pro teams across the state but none reach Gov.
Regardless, Abbott is re-elected later that year. They are thought to face strong opposition should they advance to the State Senate. While it's an unsurprising development, it is a disappointing one, as Texas will not get legal sports betting until 2025 at the earliest. Once sports betting is legal, the process of licensing and launching FanDuel Sportsbook can begin. The short version is that the question of legalization of online sports betting in Texas is still up for debate.
