A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. The ...

The Texas House on Sunday approved a compromise plan to spare the state lottery, but abolish the commission that oversees it.

If lawmakers don't approve its continuation, it will be shut down. The Lottery Commission is under a number of state investigations by the Texas Rangers, requested by Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt.

and the Legislature would have to approve the continuation of the lottery by Sept. 1 2017. The death of the Texas Lottery would force the Legislature to look elsewhere for the revenue it provides ...

AUSTIN, Texas ... selling lottery locations in the state. "Oh, no! No, it can't happen! It cannot happen," lottery player Lupe Delago said. "This is our therapy." Lottery plans should find ...

The Texas Lottery faces an uncertain future ... annually to public education and veterans’ programs. The lottery’s continuation hinges on two key legislative actions: reinstating its funding ...

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Lawmakers must act on two bills in order to ensure the lottery continues ...

THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – The Texas Lottery Commission unanimously voted ... so it’s not yet clear whether the Legislature plans to defund the commission or how it would mitigate revenue losses ...

After years of claiming that companies selling lottery tickets online could not be regulated, the Texas Lottery Commission ... clear whether the Legislature plans to defund the commission or ...