Why traders use Polymarket
Depth. On the biggest political questions, Polymarket routinely carries the most size and the tightest spreads of any prediction market, which is why journalists and analysts quote its prices.
For a Texan following the 2026 Governor and Senate races, that depth means you can take a real position without moving the price against yourself.
Costs: cheap trades, slower money
Most Polymarket markets have no explicit commission. Your true cost is the bid/ask spread plus whatever the fiat on-ramp charges to convert dollars into USDC.
If you plan to keep a balance on the platform rather than cycling money in and out, that cost profile is very good.
The full cost picture, including on-ramp charges, is in our Polymarket fees guide.
Getting funded from Texas
Expect a wallet step. Once your balance is in USDC, trading and withdrawals are fast — the friction is almost entirely in the first deposit.
Verify your eligibility during sign-up before moving any money.
Walk through the wallet and first deposit in how to use Polymarket from Texas.
Who should pick Polymarket
Choose Polymarket if politics is your main interest or if you have outgrown the depth on a smaller book. Most Texans should still open Kalshi first and add Polymarket second.
Trading the 2026 ballot? Compare the state races in our Texas Governor 2026 odds guide.
Texans 21+ · CFTC-regulated event contracts · start from $1
18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.
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