Sports betting in Texas: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
None of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks operates in Texas. 4 of the 4 exchanges list sports contracts there (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig and ProphetX). That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 0 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Texas law say about sports betting?
Sports betting is not legal in Texas. Penal Code 47.02 makes it an offense to bet on the partial or final result of a game or contest, or on a participant's performance. It is a Class C misdemeanor. Source: Texas Penal Code, Chapter 47 (Gambling), checked October 6, 2026.
- Law and what is pending. The Texas Constitution (Art. III, Sec. 47) requires the Legislature to prohibit lotteries and gift enterprises, with exceptions for charitable bingo, raffles and the state lottery. Amendments need two-thirds of each house plus a voter vote (Art. XVII, Sec. 1). Source: Texas Legislative Council - Texas Constitution, checked October 6, 2026.
- Law and what is pending. In the 2025 session, SJR 16, a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize sports wagering and destination-resort casinos, was referred to the Senate State Affairs committee on February 3, 2025 and did not pass either chamber. Source: Texas Legislature Online - 89(R) SJR 16 history, checked October 6, 2026.
- Law and what is pending. The next regular session, the 90th Legislature, convenes at noon on January 12, 2027. Lawmakers and members-elect may start filing bills on November 9, 2026. Source: Texas Legislative Council - Dates of Interest, checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Texas?
None of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operates in Texas (checked October 5, 2026).
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| FanDuel | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| BetMGM | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Fanatics | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Texas?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Texas, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
Status is from our availability data; the dated actions below can be newer.
What courts and officials have done about exchanges in Texas
- On March 27, 2026, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's interim charges told the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee to study prediction-market gambling and how federally regulated derivatives relate to Texas gambling prohibitions. It is a study assignment ahead of the 2027 session, not a law or enforcement action. Source: Office of the Texas Lieutenant Governor, checked October 6, 2026.
- The Senate State Affairs Committee held its hearing on prediction markets on Sept. 15, 2026, with Kalshi and the American Gaming Association testifying. A trade report from that period said Texas had no enforcement action or ban against prediction markets, and the AGA urged the state to sue. Source: iGamingBusiness, checked October 6, 2026.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Texas?
No tracked sportsbook operates in Texas, so only exchange credits apply.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Texas?
With no tracked sportsbook in Texas, the lane that applies is exchanges-only arbitrage: every leg at a US exchange, 6 pairs of the 4 exchanges to scan.
- Sportsbook offers do not apply here; exchange legs need resting depth and carry their own fees.
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Where can I get help with gambling in Texas?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.