Positive momentum aside, the bills still have a long road ahead. No other sports betting legislation has come as far since PASPA was struck down in 2018. Recently, two pairs of bills - HB 2843 and HJR 155, and HB 1942 and HJR 102 - passed through the House’s state affairs committee. However, hopes for legal sports wagering in Texas are higher than ever. You can wager on horse and greyhound racing legitimately, but you can’t use a traditional sportsbook - online or in person - just yet.
No, sports betting in Texas is not legal.
