A bill filed by a Fort Worth Republican would let voters decide on whether they want casinos and sports betting in Texas.
State Rep. Charlie Geren on Monday, Nov. 9, proposed legislation that would expand gambling in Texas, if the idea is approved by voters as a constitutional amendment. Texas has a state lottery, horse and greyhound racing and some tribal casinos, but gambling is largely illegal in the Lone Star State.
Geren’s proposed bill would allow the legislature to “authorize and strictly regulate” casino gambling and sports wagering…