No, sports betting in Texas is not legal at this time.
Sports betting in Texas
In 2019, Rep. Eddie Lucio filed H 1275, a bill which would authorize and regulate sports wagering, including mobile and online betting. Passage, however, is considered a long shot. The state governor is opposed to legalized sports betting, as are many state politicians. A two-thirds majority would be required to pass the bill in the Texas legislature.
With numerous professional and college teams in a state of nearly 30 million people, the Lone Star State is a potentially large market for the sports betting industry. Indications are that Texas lags behind other states as a serious contender to add sports betting in some form or another.
Online sportsbooks in Texas
None.
Retail Sportsbooks in Texas
None.
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