Sul Ross State University will host a virtual debate later this month examining whether Texas should legalize sports betting.
The event, organized by the university’s Pre-Law Association and Pi Sigma Alpha, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will be held via Zoom. Registration is required through an Eventbrite link provided by organizers.
The debate will center on the resolution, “Texas should legalize sports betting,” and is part of the university’s Spring 2026 programming focused on civic engagement and public policy discussion.
Organizers said the event is open to students, faculty and staff, encouraging broad participation from across the campus community.
Sports betting remains illegal in Texas, though it has been the subject of ongoing legislative debate in recent years, with supporters citing potential tax revenue and opponents raising concerns about gambling addiction and regulation.
University officials said the debate aims to provide a forum for informed discussion on the issue and to give students an opportunity to engage with real-world policy questions.
