# Tex. Penal Code § 47.05: COMMUNICATING GAMBLING INFORMATION

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.05

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 47.05
- **Heading:** COMMUNICATING GAMBLING INFORMATION
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 47 / Section 47.05

## Text

(a) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to further gambling, he knowingly communicates information as to bets, betting odds, or changes in betting odds or he knowingly provides, installs, or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of such information.

(b) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a) that the information communicated is intended for use in placing a lawful wager under Chapter 2027, Occupations Code, and is not communicated in violation of Section 2033.013, Occupations Code.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.01 § 47.01. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.01.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.02 § 47.02. GAMBLING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.02.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.03 § 47.03. GAMBLING PROMOTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.03.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.04 § 47.04. KEEPING A GAMBLING PLACE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.04.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.05 § 47.05. COMMUNICATING GAMBLING INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.05.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.06 § 47.06. POSSESSION OF GAMBLING DEVICE, EQUIPMENT, OR PARAPHERNALIA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.06.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.07 § 47.07. EVIDENCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.07.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.08 § 47.08. TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.08.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.09 § 47.09. OTHER DEFENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.09.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.10 § 47.10. AMERICAN DOCUMENTATION OF VESSEL REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.10.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.11 § 47.11. DEPOSITS IN CERTAIN ACCOUNTS NOT CONSIDERATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.11.md)

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