Texas Merchants & Amusement Coalition

A Grassroots Coalition to Support the Skill Game Industry in Texas

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Who We Are

TX MAC is a grassroots advocacy organization representing small businesses and organizations across Texas—including bars, restaurants, VFWs, convenience stores, and social clubs—that operate skill-based amusement machines.


These games bring in critical revenue and offer a fun, local form of entertainment for Texans.

Our Purpose

Our mission is to support the skill game industry in Texas in any way we can. We will support operators and locations of skill games and fight to ensure no laws are passed that would ban or unfairly restrict skill-based amusement machines.


Why You Should Join the Skill Club

We are free resource to our members. We will offer industry insights and best practices to help you maximize your revenue and stay informed. Members will also receive regular updates on regulatory developments, emerging trends, and what’s happening across the state and country—so you're always a step ahead.


Why it Matters

Skill games have become a vital revenue source for many small businesses. That’s why we must stay ahead of potential threats and be prepared to defend this important part of our local economy. We are building a strong coalition now to support and fight for our industry.


What We Need from You

It’s completely free and easy to join. Sign up using the form below. Add your voice to a growing coalition of Texans who believe in fair treatment for local businesses and their right to offer skill games.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is TX MAC?

    The Texas Merchants and Amusement Coalition (TX MAC)
is a 501(C)(4) organization. TX MAC is a statewide alliance of small businesses and organizations—including bars, restaurants, VFWs, convenience stores, and social clubs—that support the use of skill-based amusement machines.

  • What is the purpose of TX MAC?

    Our mission is to support the skill game industry in any way we can. We will support operators and locations of skill games and fight to ensure no laws are passed that would ban or unfairly restrict skill-based amusement machines.

  • What are skill games?

    Skill games require a player to use their skill, patience, and hand-eye dexterity to win. A patient, skillful player has the opportunity to win the game every time. 

  • How do skill games support Texas businesses?

    Skill games provide local establishments with 40% of profits with no hidden fees or additional costs. Another 40% goes to a local operator. Our Texas-based distributor also makes a percentage of the profit ensuring that over 90% of the revenue stays in Texas. Once regulated and taxed, skill games will have even more of a positive impact on small businesses and the state economy. 

  • Why should I join the Skill Club?

    TX MAC is here to be a free resource to its members. We will offer industry insights and best practices to help you maximize your revenue and stay informed. Members will also receive regular updates on regulatory developments, emerging trends, and what’s happening across the state and country—so you're always a step ahead.

  • Why does it matter?

    Skill games have become a vital revenue source for many small businesses. That’s why we must stay ahead of potential threats and be prepared to defend this important part of our local economy. We are building a strong coalition now to support and fight for our industry.

  • What do you need from me to join?

    It’s completely free and easy to join. Sign up at the form below. Add your voice to a growing coalition of Texans who believe in fair treatment for local businesses and their right to offer skill games.

Join the Skill Club

Become a member of TX MAC.

We're stronger together.

join@tx-mac.org

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