HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The pandemic is leaving the state of Texas with a budget shortfall, and some say the way to close the gap is to bring gambling to Texas. The state is projecting the biannual ...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared daily fantasy sports illegal in his state Tuesday, putting more pressure on the embattled industry and leading sites DraftKings and FanDuel. "It's my duty as ...

Houston is one of America’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities, yet when it comes to casino gaming, Texans, especially Houstonians, face strict state limitations. While Texas has a long tradition of ...

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) created a political and lobbying vehicle called Texas Sands with a goal to open the Texas market to destination casino resorts, with a particular focus on North Texas and Dallas.

Read full article: Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announces bid for Bexar County judge After a string of legislative defeats in 2025, a test of the political power of those pushing to legalize ...

Read full article: San Antonio residents turn to side jobs to keep up with rising costs President of police union says he ‘absolutely’ believes there’s enough support to put forward a no confidence ...