Democrat Beto O’Rourke said if he’s elected governor he’s “inclined to support”...
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a campaign rally on Feb. 15, 2022, in Houston.Democrat Beto O’Rourke said if he’s elected governor he’s “inclined to support” expanding casino gambling and legal sports betting in Texas,During a press conference in Dallas, O’Rourke said Texans are already going across state lines for casino gambling and sports betting and Texas is losing out on billions of dollars in revenues that are going to other states.
O’Rourke’s has also talked about legalizing marijuana to produce more revenues for the state budget. The combination of additional money from gambling and marijuana would allow the state to reduce reliance on property taxes to fund the government.But getting it done is no easy feat in Texas where the Republican-held legislature hasn’t given the issue much serious consideration at all.
To change the constitution, casino backers would need to get two-thirds of the House and Senate to support putting a measure on the ballot.
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