States / Texas / Sports betting

Is sports betting legal in Texas?

No. In Texas, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 11, 2026).

Channel	Status	Launched	Model	Details
Sports (online)	Not authorized			HJR 134/SJR 65 (sports-betting-only constitutional amendment) and HJR 137/SJR 82 (broader gambling/casino package) were filed in the 2025 (89th) session; none received a committee vote. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly said the Senate lacks the Republican votes needed. Next regular session is 2027.[1],[2],[3]
Sports (retail)	Not authorized			No statute authorizes any form of sports wagering, retail or online, outside tribal Class II/III facilities. Penal Code Ch. 47 prohibits betting on the result of a game or contest absent an exception.[3]

Rules

Wagering on college sports allowed at all: No · Not applicable — no sports wagering of any kind is authorized in Texas.[3]
Wagering on in-state college teams allowed: No · Not applicable — no sports wagering of any kind, including on in-state college teams, is authorized in Texas.[3]
Credit cards may be used to fund accounts: No · Not applicable — no legal sports wagering market exists.[3]
Esports wagering allowed: No · Not applicable — esports wagering falls under the same general prohibition as traditional sports wagering; no statute distinguishes it.[3]