Yes. Kalshi, Polymarket US and Novig all operate in Texas, sports contracts included. Texas has no legal sportsbooks and no state lawsuit against any prediction market. What it does have is a legislature that noticed: state leaders ordered committee investigations into prediction markets, with recommendations expected ahead of the 2027 session. Until then, Texas is one of the most open large states for event contracts. Status as of October 15, 2026.
What's available
| Platform | Status in Texas | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | All markets, including sports and combos | 18 |
| Polymarket US | Available via the app | 18 |
| Novig | Available | 21 |
| Robinhood / DraftKings / FanDuel prediction products | Available | 18 |
The legal picture
Texas prohibits most gambling and has repeatedly declined to legalise sports betting; the last serious push died in the Senate in 2023. Prediction markets arrived under federal commodities law and the state has not challenged that in court. There is no Texas cease-and-desist letter, no attorney general suit and no criminal referral on record.
What there is: a directive from state leadership for legislative committees to study prediction markets, with findings and recommendations due before the legislature convenes in January 2027. The outcomes range from nothing, to a tax-and-regulate framework, to an attempt at a ban that would then face the same federal pre-emption fight playing out in Nevada and New Jersey.
What to do
- Trade freely on any of the three platforms today.
- Watch for committee reports in late 2026 and bills in early 2027; we'll update this page.
- If Texas acts, the likeliest first effect would be on sports contracts, not economics or politics markets.
Sources: CBS Sports state tracker (Oct 13, 2026); platform availability pages; Texas legislative announcements.