Texas first brought a sports betting measure for consideration in 2019. In 2021, there was consideration for another one. The Texas Legislature meets every two years, so 2023 is the soonest time that a bill can be passed and signed.
Is Sports Betting Legal in Texas?
No, you cannot legally bet on sports in Texas, and won’t be able to until at least 2023. Despite a lot of support from some titans in Texas sports, like the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Rangers, there is nothing that can be done before 2023 to accelerate the process. The pushes in 2019 and 2021 weren’t enough, but momentum seems to build with each passing year.
Is DraftKings Sports Betting Legal in Texas?
No, sports betting through DraftKings in Texas right now. However, if you are in Texas you can play DraftKings DFS (daily fantasy sports) and potentially win money.
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Why is Sports Betting Illegal in Texas?
Simply, sports betting is illegal in The Lone Star State because nothing has been passed yet to legalize it. Texan citizens are mostly in support or indifferent towards legal sports betting, but the legislators in Austin haven’t put anything through yet. A lot of the sports teams in Texas have been partnering with sportsbooks lately, a sign that 2023 may finally bring sports betting to Texas.
When Will Texas Sports Betting Start?
There is no target date because nothing has been passed or will be until at least 2023. If something is passed in the 2023 legislative session, late 2023 or early 2024 seem like the most realistic launch dates, assuming they move quickly.
Latest Texas Sports Betting News
The Astros enter September with the top record in the AL and a double-digit lead in the division.
The Cowboys and Texans both begin their 2022-23 regular season on September 11, 2022.
The Texas Rangers begin September with a seven-game road trip to Boston and Houston.
