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Texas Lottery Reforms and Controversies | Texas News
Texas just extended its lottery for four more years — but with major changes. Governor Abbott signed new rules that scrap the Texas Lottery Commission and hand oversight to the Department of Licensing and Regulation starting September 1. The move came amid heated debate over a $95 million jackpot win where nearly all ticket combos were bought, plus controversy over online “courier” resellers accused of illegal phone sales. Lawmakers like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Bob Hall pushed hard to ban couriers and cap in-person purchases at 100 tickets to prevent future windfalls. Critics still…
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