/tags/texas-lottery-commission Texas Lottery Commission en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:48:39 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-25/texas-lottery-commission-to-be-disbanded-as-state-game-gets-new-restrictions Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed Senate Bill 3070, which will also criminalize the online sale of lottery tickets through couriers. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:48:39 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-25/texas-lottery-commission-to-be-disbanded-as-state-game-gets-new-restrictions Ayden Runnels | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-05-16/texas-lotto-lottery-courier-senate-commission The bill would also mandate a review of the Texas Lottery, which could lead to the abolishment of the lottery itself. Fri, 16 May 2025 18:35:13 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-16/texas-lotto-lottery-courier-senate-commission Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2025-05-13/texas-lottery-jackpot-lotto-scratch-off-prizes The lottery recently banned online couriers, but some state legislators are considering more regulation. Tue, 13 May 2025 10:40:26 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-13/texas-lottery-jackpot-lotto-scratch-off-prizes Lucio Vasquez /texas-news/2025-04-29/texas-lottery-commission-passes-ban-on-purchasing-lotto-tickets-through-online-courier-services After several investigations and lawsuits, the Texas Lottery Commission has banned the purchase of lottery tickets by third parties. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:56:17 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-29/texas-lottery-commission-passes-ban-on-purchasing-lotto-tickets-through-online-courier-services Nina Banks /texas-news/2025-04-24/lottery-texas-lotto-jackpot-lawsuit Courier services, which buy and deliver lotto tickets on behalf of customers, are banned in Texas after two controversial lottery drawings. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:55:32 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-24/lottery-texas-lotto-jackpot-lawsuit Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2025-04-22/executive-director-of-the-texas-lottery-commission-resigns-following-investigations Ryan Mindell stepped down just days after marking one year as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission. Over the last few months, the agency's integrity has been questioned by state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:44:58 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-22/executive-director-of-the-texas-lottery-commission-resigns-following-investigations Nina Banks /texas-news/2025-02-27/texas-lotto-lottery-senate-courier The state is investigating two major jackpots that have raised questions about the lottery system. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-27/texas-lotto-lottery-senate-courier Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /politics/2025-02-25/texas-lottery-remains-in-lawmakers-sights-despite-move-to-ban-third-party-sales-of-tickets The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and courier services in a hearing on SB 28. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:37:09 GMT /politics/2025-02-25/texas-lottery-remains-in-lawmakers-sights-despite-move-to-ban-third-party-sales-of-tickets Ayden Runnels | The Texas Tribune , Jasper Scherer | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-02-24/texas-lottery-commissioner-resigns-as-agency-faces-legislative-scrutiny Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:05:32 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-24/texas-lottery-commissioner-resigns-as-agency-faces-legislative-scrutiny Ayden Runnels | The Texas Tribune