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Texas Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | PEN 47.01 et seq.; Civ. St. 179e |
| Gambling | Agreement to win or lose something of value solely or partially by chance. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed horse racing; simulcast races and on-track pari-mutuel wagering are legal. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Limit of three racetrack licenses for greyhound racing. Simulcast races and on-track pari-mutuel wagering are legal. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Keeping a gambling place is prohibited. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Promoting gambling; keeping a place of gambling, communicating gambling information; possessing gambling devices with intent to further gambling illegal. Social gambling; bingo and raffles sponsored by charitable organizations allowed. Bona fide contests of skill allowed. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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