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TX SB2752

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a licensing framework for fantasy contest operators in Texas, requiring a license from the Texas Lottery Commission to offer paid fantasy sports contests where participants assemble fictional rosters of real athletes and compete based on statistical performance

  • Imposes a 10% tax on operators' adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts (entry fees collected minus prizes paid), with monthly reporting and payment requirements beginning July 1, 2026

  • Sets initial license fees ranging from $5,000 for new operators to $500,000 or 8% of prior year adjusted gross receipts for existing operators, with 4-year license terms and 1% renewal fees

  • Explicitly declares fantasy contests conducted under this chapter are not gambling under Texas law, while requiring operators to implement age verification (18+), geolocation technology, identity verification, and anti-fraud/money laundering procedures

  • Mandates consumer protections including voluntary self-exclusion lists, problem gambling assistance statements on platforms and advertising, and prohibits athletes, coaches, and team staff from participating in contests involving their sport's governing body

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation of fantasy contests; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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