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Can Texas Tech legally pay Sorbsy to play?
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:46 am
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:46 am
Sports Gambling in Texas
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a court decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, 584 U.S. 452. This decision struck down the federal ban on sports gambling. The ruling allowed each state to decide whether they wanted to legalize it.
Though there have been efforts to pass laws in recent years, online sports betting is still illegal in Texas.
Under Texas Law, my understanding is that Sports Gambling is illegal in Texas.
Texas Tech is a State funded University. Texas law should apply IMHO.
Therefore, Sorbsy is a known law breaker and should not be gifted the right to play.
I’d be interested in any lawyers take on this idea.
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a court decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, 584 U.S. 452. This decision struck down the federal ban on sports gambling. The ruling allowed each state to decide whether they wanted to legalize it.
Though there have been efforts to pass laws in recent years, online sports betting is still illegal in Texas.
Under Texas Law, my understanding is that Sports Gambling is illegal in Texas.
Texas Tech is a State funded University. Texas law should apply IMHO.
Therefore, Sorbsy is a known law breaker and should not be gifted the right to play.
I’d be interested in any lawyers take on this idea.
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Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:51 am to bamaoldtimer
As it relates to this specific question, Sorbsy wasn't in the State of Texas when all that gambling happened. Texas can't prosecute someone who gambled in one state where it's legal because it's illegal in the state where he now lives
That said, he shouldn't be playing college football ever again regardless
That said, he shouldn't be playing college football ever again regardless
This post was edited on 6/11/26 at 10:52 am
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:51 am to bamaoldtimer
Did he bet while he was in Texas?
A person committing a legal action in one state that moves to a state where it is illegal (or even travels through it) does not retroactively make that action illegal once they cross the border. The action already legally occurred.
A person committing a legal action in one state that moves to a state where it is illegal (or even travels through it) does not retroactively make that action illegal once they cross the border. The action already legally occurred.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:52 am to bamaoldtimer
His online gambling as I appreciate it occurred in another state. Therefore, Texas law doesn’t apply. Even if it did, it wouldn’t prohibit private NIL contributions.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:53 am to bamaoldtimer
The Texas AG just sent the Big 12 a letter saying any attempt by the conference to punish Texas Tech or Sorsby would be met with a lawsuit - so I don't think Texas Law is going to prevent Sorsby from playing
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:56 am to OleVaught14
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The Texas AG just sent the Big 12 a letter saying any attempt by the conference to punish Texas Tech or Sorsby would be met with a lawsuit - so I don't think Texas Law is going to prevent Sorsby from playing
Oh, that's gonna get spicy.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:09 am to BluegrassBelle
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:10 am to OleVaught14
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The Texas AG just sent the Big 12 a letter
I read that Texas Tech sent a letter. Can you link the Texas AG sending one as well? That would be interesting to see and I would wonder why the Texas AG would get involved?
Edit- I see you posted it.
This post was edited on 6/11/26 at 11:12 am
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:23 am to deathvalleytiger10
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wonder why the Texas AG would get involved?
Ken Paxton is significantly behind the Democratic nominee for Senate in terms of money raised and Cody C. Has a history of making large donations for Republicans running for office.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:25 am to lsufball19
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As it relates to this specific question, Sorbsy wasn't in the State of Texas when all that gambling happened. Texas can't prosecute someone who gambled in one state where it's legal because it's illegal in the state where he now lives
That said, he shouldn't be playing college football ever again regardless
That makes sense. However, if you commit fraud in one state, would another state overlook that fraud and welcome you with open arms?
An analogy would be gambling is an addiction like alcoholism. Will his opponents be watching him like a hawk to see if any bets are placed either in state or by someone close to him in another state.
I put my money he will continue and get caught.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:27 am to PeleofAnalytics
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while he was in Texas
I assume so. The court documents said he placed bets while a member of Indiana, Cinci, and Texas tech football.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:30 am to OleVaught14
quote:Paxton is no doubt doing that because Cody Campbell is one of his contributors. Paxton is a dumb crooked son of a bitch, so dumb that he doesn't even realize that one of his other clients, the University of Houston, would be on the other side in such litigation. Says something about the state of our politics that I'm going to vote for this sleezeball because the alternative is even dumber and crazier.
The Texas AG just sent the Big 12 a letter saying any attempt by the conference to punish Texas Tech or Sorsby would be met with a lawsuit - so I don't think Texas Law is going to prevent Sorsby from playing
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:34 am to Lucado
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Even if it did, it wouldn’t prohibit private NIL contributions.
Valid point. So in effect, we can all whine and complain but in reality the ncaa rules are not law. They are only enforceable if everyone chooses to abide.
If what you say is true and I think you are right, the kid will play this fall and nobody can do anything about it.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:41 am to twk
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Paxton is a dumb crooked son of a bitch, so dumb that he doesn't even realize that one of his other clients, the University of Houston, would be on the other side in such litigation. Says something about the state of our politics that I'm going to vote for this sleezeball because the alternative is even dumber and crazier.
Great point about U of H . It strikes me that the only damage Sorbsy can due is to Texas Tech. His knowledge of injuries, playbook, game plans etc might be worth money in setting the line. If TT wants to take that gamble, well why not let them. The rope is short to hang themselves.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:46 am to bamaoldtimer
His Kalshi NIL deal is gonna be so much they won't need to.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 1:27 pm to OleVaught14
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The court documents said he placed bets while a member of Indiana, Cinci, and Texas tech football.
Doesn't really specify his geographic location though. I doubt he immediately moved to Texas once the transfer paperwork was run through or spends all his time there now. Being a member of Texas Tech's team doesn't universally place you under Texas laws.
I have not really looked that far into it that much but I have heard from some people that FanDuel and Draft Kings have pretty effective ways to detect if you are using a VPN to get around Texas's ban (or any other state). Someone can definitely correct me if they have found an easy way around it.
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