1. Texas Attorney General Gambling Agreement

Offense of gambling under section 47.02 and the offense of gambling promotion under section 47.03, charitable squares game as described does not implicate the: GA-0804: Out-of-state gambling, person in Texas may not participate in: LO90-088. This legal research guide provides information about gambling laws in Texas. The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.

Texas Attorney General Gambling Agreement

• Eight Liners Operate On The Edge Of State Law. A New Bill Would Give Communities Regulatory Options

  This 2019 article from the Texas Standard discusses the fuzzy grey area that allows eight-liners to operate in Texas. The article also discusses a bill that was introduced but ultimately failed to pass during the 2019 legislation that would have given cities and counties the ability to decide whether to allow eight-liners in their jurisdiction.
• Bingo, Raffles, Gaming Rooms and Other Gambling Issues Under Texas Law [PDF]

  A 2019 publication created by the Texas Association of Counties addressing certain exceptions to the general prohibition against gambling including game rooms, eight-liners, bingo and fantasy sports. It also discusses Texas counties' authority to regulate businesses that offer these services.
• Legal Q&A: Eight-Liners [PDF]

  This 2016 publication from the Texas Municipal League answers common questions regarding 'eight-liners'.
• 8-liners in Texas: Still Illegal

  A 2016 publication from the Texas District & County Attorneys Association discussing the controversy of 8-liners and the difficulties that arise for law enforcement when attempting to enforce the law.