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TX HB4132
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Amends the Texas Penal Code definition of "bet" to explicitly include paid fantasy sports leagues, classifying prize offers to participants as gambling
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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
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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
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Maintains existing exceptions to the gambling definition, including insurance contracts, bona fide skill contests, and carnival prizes under $25 at nonprofit events
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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