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<\/figure>\n\n\nA dozen Texas House Republicans stepped forward last week to say they would oppose \u201cany attempt to expand gambling\u201d this session.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
Each replaced a member who voted in favor of sports betting in 2023. Two years ago, the measure passed the 150-member House with 101 votes, but was then immediately squashed when it progressed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
Recent opposition casts more doubt on the future of sports betting in the Lone Star State. It comes on the back of continued controversy over the Texas Lottery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\u201cWe are confident this legislation does not have the votes necessary to pass the Texas House this session,\u201d lawmakers wrote last Tuesday in a letter to Rep. Ken King, chair of the House State Affairs Committee.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \n\u201cGiven the certainty of its failure, I urge you not to waste valuable committee time on an issue that is dead on arrival.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n