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TX HB4132

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Texas Penal Code definition of "bet" to explicitly include paid fantasy sports leagues, classifying prize offers to participants as gambling

  • Defines "paid fantasy sports league" as a contest where participants pay a fee, assemble fictional teams of real athletes, and compete for prizes based on athletes' actual weekly performances

  • Requires that for a contest to qualify as a paid fantasy sports league, prize values must be established before the contest begins and the contest operator must retain a portion of entry fees

  • Maintains existing exceptions to the gambling definition, including insurance contracts, bona fide skill contests, and carnival prizes under $25 at nonprofit events

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the definition of a bet for gambling criminal offenses purposes.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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