“We’re probably at stage two of five, so this is going to take a little bit of time.” “These things take a long time and you have to build from scratch,” Rottinghaus said. Other types of gambling took time to exist in Texas, including horse racing and the lottery.
The question is whether it will occur during Patrick’s term or when he retires from office. Odds are sports betting and expanded casino gambling will one day be legal in Texas.
