PrizePicks, DraftKings, FanDuel and Underdog each list Texas as a state where their fantasy games are available, according to their own pages as of October 2026. For pick'em, start with PrizePicks. If you want salary-cap DFS plus a pick'em option in one account, DraftKings has the widest menu. FanDuel is the main salary-cap alternative, but its own terms include a Texas disclaimer you should read first. Underdog's state eligibility page lists Texas as eligible for every game on it, including Drafts and Classic Pick'em, so it's the one to look at if you like drafting.
Which Fantasy Apps Work in Texas Right Now
We only count an app as available in Texas when the operator's own page says so. Third-party lists go stale quickly, and a lot of them copy each other. Here's what each platform's own site, terms or app listing said when we checked in October 2026.
| App | Texas status (operator's page) | What you can play | Minimum age (operator's page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrizePicks | Listed | Player Picks, Team Picks, Culture Picks, Free2Play | 18+ |
| DraftKings | Listed for DFS and Pick6 | Salary-cap DFS, Pick6 pick'em | DFS: "18+ in most eligible states"; Pick6: 18+ outside AL, NE, AZ, MA, VA |
| FanDuel | Listed, with a Texas disclaimer | Daily and single-game fantasy, snake drafts | 18+ outside AL, AZ, LA, MA, VA |
| Underdog Fantasy | Listed for every game on its state page | Drafts, Pick'em (Classic), Prediction Picks, College Pick'em, College Drafts, Rips | 18+ outside AL, NE, AZ, MA, VA (19+ for some CO games) |
PrizePicks in Texas
PrizePicks is the clearest case. Its "Where can I play" help page lists Texas at 18+, and its eligibility page (updated September 14, 2026) says residents 18+ in Texas "will have access to all pick types." That means Player Picks, Team Picks, Culture Picks and Free2Play. PrizePicks' Texas page says the same thing: "Residents of Texas ages 18+ are eligible to play PrizePicks."
Player Picks is the core product. You pick 2 to 6 players and choose More or Less on each stat projection. Then you choose Power Play, where every pick has to hit, or Flex Play, where one or two picks can miss. PrizePicks' Texas page says your picks need to come from at least two different teams. Your lineup is then grouped with other members' lineups by experience level, number of picks and submission time. A winning lineup earns at least the Minimum Guarantee, and beating your group gets you the Max Payout.
Team Picks lets you pick game winners, spreads, totals and futures, up to six in the same lineup, and you can combine them with Player Picks. Culture Picks covers non-sports events like award shows and music charts. Both run on PrizePicks Predict, and PrizePicks' Texas page labels them "Commodity Futures Trading Commission Regulated." Free2Play has no entry fee.
Some states add their own Player Picks rules, such as no college sports or full-game projections only. PrizePicks' list of those state rules doesn't include Texas. That matters if you want college football props on Saturdays. We cover the wider landscape in where to play college football props.
For a full breakdown of payouts and the app itself, read our PrizePicks review. If you're weighing it against the closest competitor, see Underdog vs PrizePicks.
DraftKings in Texas
DraftKings' own DK Network page, "DraftKings is now available in all 50 states*" (updated July 22, 2026), lists Texas under three products: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports, DraftKings Pick6 and DraftKings Predictions. The Pick6 App Store listing also names Texas: "DraftKings Pick6 is currently available in … Texas."
That same DraftKings page lists the states where DraftKings offers online sports betting. Texas is not on that list. So in Texas, DraftKings is a fantasy and predictions app, not a sportsbook.
DraftKings DFS is the classic format. You draft a lineup under a salary cap and compete against other players' lineups. The app lists contest types "from salary cap showdowns and snake drafts to Best Ball and Flash Draft," plus beginner contests and free contests. If big-field NFL tournaments are your thing, start here. Our best DFS site for NFL guide explains why.
DraftKings Pick6 is DraftKings' pick'em game. The listing describes it this way: "Make 2+ fantasy picks … choose More or Less on their stat projections, and enter with your selected fee." Your entry then goes head-to-head with other entries for a share of the prizes. If you already have a DraftKings account, Pick6 is the easiest way to try pick'em without opening a second app. We compare the two pick'em games in DraftKings Pick6 vs PrizePicks.
On age, DraftKings' DFS app listing says "18+ in most eligible states." The Pick6 listing gives "18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA)." Confirm the requirement in the app when you sign up rather than relying on a third-party chart.
FanDuel in Texas
FanDuel's terms of use (updated July 16, 2026) say "FanDuel Fantasy is available in" a list of states that includes Texas. FanDuel's legal page shows a map of "where we currently offer paid contests," and Texas is shaded as a paid-contest state.
There's a catch you should know about, though. The same terms say, in two places: "FanDuel makes no representation that participation in paid entry fantasy sports contests is lawful under Texas state law." The FanDuel Fantasy App Store listing carries the same sentence. No other state gets a line like that in FanDuel's terms. We cover the background in the legal section below.
Formats: the FanDuel Fantasy listing describes "Single Game and daily contests" across the NFL, MLB, NBA, golf, the NHL and soccer. It also lists beginner contests "where there are no experienced players allowed," Late Swap contests that let you change players until their games start, and Daily Snake Drafts "with no salary caps." FanDuel's rules also describe NFL Salary Cap contests. On age, the terms require users to be 18 or older, with higher minimums only in Alabama (19), and Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona and Louisiana (21).
Our FanDuel review covers the app in depth, and DraftKings vs FanDuel compares the two head to head.
Underdog in Texas
Underdog publishes a game-by-game State Eligibility page on its help center. When we captured that page on October 1, 2026, its Texas entry read:
- Drafts: Eligible
- Pick'em: Eligible (Classic)
- Prediction Picks: Eligible
- College Pick'em: Eligible
- College Drafts: Eligible
- Rips: Eligible
Texas's Pick'em entry is labeled Classic; some other states on the page are labeled Champions. Underdog says eligibility "is determined based on your physical location at the time of participation, rather than your state of residency or where you signed up from." Eligibility can change, and the app checks your location when you play, so treat what the app shows you as the final word. On age, Underdog's App Store listing says users must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 19+ in Colorado for some games, 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts and Virginia).
Our Underdog Fantasy review lists the current new-user offer as a 50% deposit match up to $1,000, redeemed on pick'em. The six states the review lists as excluded from that offer don't include Texas. Underdog's help center says both your deposit and the bonus must be played through, and that the bonus is forfeited if the playthrough isn't met within 14 days. Offers rotate, so check the terms on the signup screen before you deposit. For how its pick'em math compares, see PrizePicks vs Underdog pick'em payouts.
Is DraftKings Legal in Texas? What the Sources Say
The key official document on Texas daily fantasy is Attorney General Opinion KP-0057, issued January 19, 2016, in response to a request from State Representative Myra Crownover. Its summary reads: "Because the outcome of games in daily fantasy sports leagues depends partially on chance, an individual's payment of a fee to participate in such activities is a bet. Accordingly, a court would likely determine that participation in daily fantasy sports leagues is illegal gambling under section 47.02 of the Penal Code."
A few details in the opinion are worth knowing:
- It relies on the Penal Code definition of a "bet": "an agreement to win or lose something of value solely or partially by chance" (as quoted in the opinion).
- On traditional season-long leagues, it says a statutory defense to prosecution may apply "when play is in a private place, no person receives any economic benefit other than personal winnings, and the risks of winning or losing are the same for all participants."
- It's an opinion, not a court ruling. Its wording is that a court "would likely determine" the outcome, and it notes that "in the attorney general opinion process, we cannot resolve factual issues."
- It says changing the framework is up to lawmakers: "It is within the province of the Legislature, and not this office or the courts, to weigh the competing policy concerns necessary to alter this framework to legalize paid daily sports fantasy leagues."
That's the official backdrop. Against it, as of October 2026, DraftKings lists Texas for its DFS, Pick6 and Predictions products, PrizePicks, FanDuel and Underdog also list Texas as available on their own pages, and FanDuel adds its Texas-specific disclaimer. How those fit together is a legal question we're not going to answer for you. What you can do is read each app's terms before you deposit. For how other states have been writing fantasy laws recently, see our Q3 2026 DFS legal wrap.
On sports betting: DraftKings' page of online sportsbook states doesn't include Texas, which is why the options above are fantasy and predictions products.
How Location and Identity Checks Work
Every app on this list checks where you are, not just where you live. PrizePicks' eligibility page puts it plainly: "Once you have created an account, you will need to follow the rules of the region where you are physically located while accessing the app." It also warns that "there may also be regional limitations within states where PrizePicks is otherwise available." DraftKings' DFS listing names the states where paid contests are "not available while physically located" there. DraftKings says its Predictions product is "not available while physically located on tribal land." Underdog says eligibility is based on "your physical location at the time of participation."
Practical takeaways for Texas players:
- Turn on location services. The apps can't confirm you're in an eligible area without them.
- Travel changes what you can play. PrizePicks says that if you're physically in an ineligible area, "you will not be able to access the PrizePicks platform" until you return.
- Have your ID ready. PrizePicks' Texas page says you verify your identity with your name, email, date of birth and address. FanDuel's terms say it may ask for an "affidavit of eligibility or other verification information" before paying a prize.
- Under 21? PrizePicks automatically applies a mandatory monthly deposit limit to members aged 18, 19 and 20.
Don't Use a VPN
FanDuel's terms prohibit "using proxy servers or any other software or technology to misrepresent his or her identity or location." Masking your location to reach a game that isn't offered where you are is exactly what that rule prohibits. If you can't play a game from where you are, pick one that's available instead.
How to Choose the Right App in Texas
Start with the format you actually want to play:
- You want quick More/Less picks: PrizePicks Player Picks, Underdog's Classic Pick'em, or DraftKings Pick6 if you'd rather keep everything in one DraftKings account.
- You want to pick game winners, spreads and totals: PrizePicks Team Picks is listed for Texas.
- You want big NFL tournaments: DraftKings salary-cap DFS, with FanDuel as the main alternative.
- You want a draft feel without salary caps: Underdog Drafts, FanDuel's Daily Snake Drafts, or DraftKings' snake drafts and Best Ball.
- You're brand new: look for beginner-only contests on DraftKings and FanDuel, and read the most common DFS beginner mistakes first.
You don't have to pick just one app. You could use a pick'em app for single-game sweats and a salary-cap app for Sunday tournaments. If you run more than one, set a budget across all of them, not per app. The 1% bankroll rule is a good place to start. Compare new-user offers in our signup bonuses guide, and read the terms before you deposit.
The Bottom Line
As of October 2026, PrizePicks, DraftKings, FanDuel and Underdog all list Texas as available on their own pages. PrizePicks is the strongest pick'em option, with every pick type open to Texans 18+. DraftKings has the most complete menu, with salary-cap DFS and Pick6 in one place. FanDuel is the main salary-cap alternative, but read its Texas disclaimer. Underdog lists Texas as eligible for Drafts, Classic Pick'em and every other game on its state page.
The legal backdrop is the 2016 attorney general opinion, so go in with your eyes open. Read each app's terms, keep location services on, skip the VPN, and play within a budget you've set in advance.