Abbot’s proposal nor Senator Alvarado’s have been discussed officially as the legislative session does not begin again until January 10, 2023. Now, Texas senator Carol Alvarado has introduced a bill to create a gambling commission in the state and place a referendum on the ballot to allow citizens to vote on whether or not they’d like to see up to four new casino resorts and a variety of smaller gambling and sports betting venues. He said he’s looking at the possibility of allowing commercial casinos to open in Texas which would see them compete with tribal gaming operators there. During the week leading up to the general election in Texas, incumbent governor Greg Abbott threw out a bone that got commercial casino operators perking their ears up.
