But by the time it ended in Ma, the main two bills expanding gambling in state had failed. There was a lot of buzz about sports betting and casino gambling heading into the Texas legislative session that started in January. What happened this past legislative session? At the same time, Cuban has supported expanding gambling in Texas. Sands has been a key proponent of resort-style casinos in Texas, enlisting lobbyists and spending big in their push. Greg Abbott’s desk during this past legislative session, despite support and advocacy from big players like Las Vegas Sands and professional sports teams, including the Mavericks.

Bills to legalize a limited number of destination resort-style casinos and sports betting didn’t make it to Gov.