Texas Sports Betting
State Market Snapshot
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Market Notes
- Handle and growth: Sports betting remains illegal in Texas. No legal handle or revenue data exists. Bettors primarily use offshore platforms, prediction markets, and daily fantasy sports.
- Market split: n/a — No legal retail or mobile sportsbooks operate in the state.
- Hold and tax: n/a — No tax revenue is generated from regulated sports betting.
- Regulatory note: Sports betting remains illegal and requires a constitutional amendment. All efforts in the 2025 legislative session failed, with strong opposition in the House and Senate. The next realistic opportunity for legalization is the 2027 legislative session. Attorney General Ken Paxton continues enforcement against offshore operators. Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operate in a gray area, and federally regulated prediction markets (e.g., Kalshi) remain accessible but face ongoing scrutiny. Public support hovers around 60%, but political and religious opposition remains strong. Texans frequently cross into Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico for legal options.