Sports Betting in Texas
Not LegalBy DawBets · Last verified: November 2026
Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Texas, but 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 2 sweepstakes sportsbooks remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Not available. Online sports betting is not legal in Texas. Biennial legislature, with no regular session in 2026. The next chance is the 90th Legislature, convening January 12, 2027, and any constitutional amendment would then need voter approval.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks. Federally available: prediction markets remain legal in Texas under federal CFTC regulation, even though traditional online sportsbooks are not authorized.
Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.
Legislative Status
Biennial legislature, with no regular session in 2026. The next chance is the 90th Legislature, convening January 12, 2027, and any constitutional amendment would then need voter approval.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Texas?
No. Online sports betting is not currently legal in Texas. Biennial legislature, with no regular session in 2026. The next chance is the 90th Legislature, convening January 12, 2027, and any constitutional amendment would then need voter approval.
Can I use Kalshi in Texas?
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Texas residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Is ProphetX available in Texas?
Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Texas residents.
What betting platforms are legally available in Texas?
Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Texas, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Fliff, Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.