I am open to exploring the idea of legalizing and closely regulating sports bettings, as two-thirds of U.S. Beto O’Rourke (Democrat for governor): In addition to expanding Medicaid and legalizing marijuana, allowing limited forms of gambling in Texas would generate billions of dollars in new state revenue every year that we could use to increase school funding and lower property taxes.But, if there is a way to create a professional entertainment option for Texans, I’d take a look at it in the coming legislative sessions.
They were asked: Should Texas legalize casino gambling? Should the state legalize sports betting? If so, what should be the framework and parameters? Here’s how the Democrats for governor and lieutenant governor responded to the Star-Telegram’s candidate questionnaire.
