Some state lawmakers want to legalize sports betting in Texas and also allow casinos in the state. Wednesday, the House State Affairs Committee in Austin listened to those for and against the proposed bills.
"The people of Texas deserve a right to vote on this," said Leach who wants to see the subject on the ballot in November.
"We have an obligation and an opportunity right now to put a regulatory framework in place," said Leach about regulating sports wagering. The proposed bill would require operators to get a license at the cost of $500,000. Sports franchises would be able to apply and operate online sports bets. "The Dallas Cowboys organization would love to give our fans an opportunity to engage with our game in a new way by providing fans a safe and responsible way to place wagers," said Jason Cohen, a legal counsel for the Dallas Cowboys, at the committee hearing.
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