Texas will be the second state in the U.S. to host a Jai-alai fronton after Florida. The Lone Star State will construct a fronton for the world’s fastest ballgame with a capacity for 12,000 spectators. It will serve to reactivate this Basque sport in Texas, and is seen to employ about 45 pelotaris. Texas Jai-alai is slated to open in 2009.

Located just north of the city of Dallas in the Plano area, the fronton will be located near a commercial complex that will be a big help to attendance in Texas Jai-alai. It will also count on the additional help of restaurants, a cafeteria and day-care center. Texas Jai-alai will have a capacity of 12,000 spectators and its court will have dimensions that comply with that of the traditional frontons of Cesta Punta.

The officials of Texas Jai-alai have already asked the Federation of the International of the Basque Ball to let it hold the celebration of the Championship in 2010.

Texas Jai-alai is expected to house luxury suites, gift shops, a VIP Section and concession areas. Texas Jai-alai also plans to offer free Jai-alai lessons to kids with the hope of grooming future professional players.

Texas Jai-alai plans to be open to the public 11 months in a year, with 12 game performances Tuesday to Saturday.