Kruempel postponed a vote on his proposal until November 29th. John Kuempel introduced House Bill 2843, which would have brought regulated sports betting and casino gambling (online and in person) to Texas.
However, Texans have access to legal pari-mutuel betting and charitable wagering. The State Penal Code 47.02 outlines that gambling at brick-and-mortar or online casinos based within Texas state lines is prohibited.
Texas has one of the strictest policies when it comes to gambling.