Cowboys owner Jones sees Texas sports betting odds shorten
Any legal sports betting still needs a statewide referendum before Texas lawmakers can regulate it.
The hit
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Texas’s political shift could shorten the odds on legal sports betting, according to Casino.org. His comments follow a Democratic sweep in last week’s Texas statewide elections. Jones said he hopes the political turnover leads to regulated sports gambling, arguing it would protect consumers & generate tax revenue.
Why it matters
Sports betting is not legal in Texas. Democrats flipped seats across the Dallas suburbs & reclaimed ground in border communities, reversing Republican gains from 2024, according to Casino.org. Jones’s public backing adds weight from one of the state’s most recognised business figures.
The record
| Governor-elect | Gina Hinojosa (D), Texas’s first Latina governor |
|---|---|
| US Senate race | James Talarico (D) defeated Ken Paxton (R) |
| Jones’s 2026 midterm donations | $250,000 to Paxton, $500,000 to state Republicans |
| Jones’s comments | made on 105.3 The Fan, Dallas (weekly Friday slot) |
What happens next
Watch the Texas Legislature for a bill authorising a statewide referendum on sports betting; only a simple-majority public vote can clear lawmakers to set regulations.
Sources: Jerry Jones Sees Path to End Zone for Texas Sports Betting
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