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.

The bill would also prevent vendors from selling more than 100 tickets at a time. For most Texas lottery players, these changes wouldn’t impact their ability to play.

The future of the Texas Lottery is uncertain, with a potential abolishment by 2029. The Sunset Advisory Commission will review the lottery's performance and determine its future.

Taing said he welcomes the changes and looks forward to what he hopes will be a fairer, more transparent future for the Texas Lottery. Senate Bill 3070 authorizes the lottery to continue through 2029.

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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.

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.

For most Texas lottery players, these changes wouldn’t impact their ability to play. The proposed restrictions are in response to two jackpots, one in 2023 and one in February, that were won through ...