The law also provides for some affirmative defenses to prosecution: The law does provide for some exceptions such as participating in the state lottery or placing bets on horse and greyhound dog races (sometimes referred to as pari-mutuel wagering).
Under Texas law, ( Penal Code §47.02) gambling is considered a criminal offense if someone:
Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling and its laws can cover a wide variety of activities. Search library website find library books hide navigation menu