Legalized Sports Betting in Texas a Pipe Dream

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Those looking to place sports bets online in Texas will be able to do so via a host of international websites and maybe even by driving to Oklahoma.  Otherwise, it's a give that the state won't be legalizing sports betting any time soon.

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Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton all oppose the expansion of legalized gambling in Texas. But whether the men who occupy the biggest offices at the Capitol like it or not, Texans are betting on sports.

"The fact of the matter is this is happening," a gambler named "Steve" told KXAN on the condition of anonymity.

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