State guide
Sports betting in Texas
Not legal
Availability last updated
No. Sports betting is not legal; legalization would require a constitutional amendment.
- Status
- Not legal
- Minimum age
- 21+
- Sportsbooks
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Sportsbooks
No legal online sportsbooks operate in Texas today. Sports betting is not legal; legalization would require a constitutional amendment.
Prediction markets in Texas
Federally regulated prediction markets are available nationwide — even where sports betting is not legal.
Quick facts
- Minimum age:
- 21+ to bet in Texas.
- Note:
- Sports betting is not legal; legalization would require a constitutional amendment.
Sports betting in Texas FAQ
- Is online sports betting legal in Texas?
- No. Sports betting is not legal; legalization would require a constitutional amendment.
- What sportsbooks are available in Texas?
- No legal online sportsbooks operate in Texas today. Prediction markets like Kalshi remain available as a federally regulated alternative.
- What is the minimum age to bet in Texas?
- The minimum age to bet in Texas is 21. You must also be physically located in the state to place an online wager.
- Can I use prediction markets in Texas?
- Yes. Federally regulated prediction markets — Kalshi and PredictIt — are available in Texas regardless of its sports-betting laws, letting you trade on the outcome of events.
Other live states
Legal status and operator availability reflect publicly reported information and are illustrative — laws and launches change. Always confirm what's live in Texas on the operator's site before signing up. 21+ where applicable. Please gamble responsibly.