As pro and college sports ramp back up, Texas fans may want to make a wager - and they will be able to, using predictive markets that are operating in Texas.

But some people are surprised that the platforms and apps are available in the Lone Star State considering Penal Code 47 makes most forms of traditional gambling and sports betting illegal.

Predictive gambling markets such as Draft Kings, Polymarket, and Kalshi are not traditional platforms - so how are they able to operate?