Signed by Governor Greg Abbott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that specifies Texans will no longer be able to buy their lottery tickets online or through apps known as couriers.

Highlights:

• Specifies Texans will no longer be able to buy their lottery tickets online or through apps known as couriers (Sec. 1-87).

• Authorizes the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Sec. 1-87).

• Establishes and creates a criminal offenses (Sec. 1-87).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning September 1, 2025 (Sec. 88).

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