In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports gambling. This court ruling allowed the states to decide whether they want to legalize it.
In 2016, the Texas Attorney General issued an opinion on sports fantasy leagues. It suggests that paid daily fantasy sports leagues would be found to be illegal under Texas law. It also suggests that the "traditional " fantasy leagues may be lawful in certain circumstances.
Bills were introduced in 2023 to try and make online sports betting legal in Texas but they ultimately failed to become law.
See the resources below for more information.
Texas Law
