Section 47.04 prohibits one from using or allowing others to use property owned or controlled by him for gambling purposes with the aim of gaining profits. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. Set up or promote any lottery or offers with the aim of making a profit. Operate or participate in the earnings of a gambling place Engage in bookmaking Hold anything of value or offered to bet with the aim of making a profit Sell chances on the partial or final result of or on the margin of victory in any game or contest or on the performance of any participant in any game or contest Section 47.03 criminalizes the intentional promotion of gambling activities. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Chapter 47 of the code specifically forbids betting money or anything else of value on the outcome of a card game or any game of chance.Īccording to section 47.02, a person commits an offense if he or she: Makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or contest or on the performance of a participant in a game or contest Makes a bet on the result of any political nomination, appointment, or election or on the degree of success of any nominee, appointee, or candidate Gambles for cash or other valuable products at a game played using cards, dice, or other gambling paraphernalia. The Texas Penal Code strictly forbids most forms of gambling.
