Can You Bet on Sports in Texas?
Sports betting remains fully illegal in Texas as of March 2026, with both online and brick-and-mortar operations prohibited under state law. Despite efforts to legalize sports betting, the Texas Legislature has not passed any relevant bills, leaving residents with limited alternatives such as daily fantasy sports platforms.
Texas has no operational sportsbooks, with sports betting fully illegal under state law. The Texas Legislature meets in odd-numbered years, and the next opportunity to consider legalization will be in 2027. Multiple bills aimed at legalizing sports betting were filed in 2025, but none advanced. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has expressed reluctance towards legalization, while Governor Greg Abbott has expressed support. Daily fantasy sports contests are available in Texas, operating under a skill-based competition concept. A study by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming projected potential revenue from legalized sports betting in Texas.
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