Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation to abolish the state’s lottery commission on June 20, but the changes aren’t as drastic as they might sound — at least, not yet.

Legislation to overhaul the besieged Texas lottery's management structure took effect immediately late Sunday when Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law, though the three board members ...

MIDLAND, Texas — Lottery players in Texas will soon face new rules and restrictions, following the passage of a new law that changes how and where tickets can be purchased. Gov. Greg Abbott ...

A bill to shutter the Texas Lottery Commission and move the lottery under the state's department of licensing and regulation is on Gov. Abbott's desk.

When a “purchasing group” won a ninety-five-million-dollar jackpot, the victory caused a scandal in a state where opposition to legal gambling remains widespread.

The scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is prompting big changes in the Legislature. The Texas House passed a bill Monday morning that will transfer the lottery games to the Texas Department of ...

Texas Lottery Commission shut down after jackpot win that broke the system According to the official report, “The Legislature did not pass the Texas Lottery Commission’s (TLC) Sunset bill.

Can Texas residents still play the lottery? Although the Texas Lottery Commission will officially be abolished as of Sept. 1, people in the state can still play the lottery.

The Texas Lottery will continue, but the Legislature has mandated a series of reforms and placed it under a different state agency for oversight.

Here’s what you need to know. Do you know these new Texas laws? 6 new Texas laws you may have missed from the 2025 legislative session What are the changes to the Texas Lottery under the new law?

As Seen On TV Texas lottery undergoes changes as new law bans online ticket sales Senate Bill 3070 authorizes the lottery to continue through 2029. For now, players can still test their luck.

The TLC declined to comment on the pending litigation to USA TODAY. Can you still play the lottery in Texas? The recent changes don’t mean Texans can’t buy lottery tickets anymore.