Texas House Votes to Abolish Texas Lottery Commission; Save Texas Lottery

House clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different state agency

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 25, 2025 “House clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different state agency” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas n…

Texas House votes to abolish Texas Lottery Commission; save Texas lottery

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Sunset review couldn't have come at a worse time for the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC). While TLC was listed by USA Today as one of the best places to work in 2025, in September it's likely no one will be working there. Sunset review is a process most state departments go through every 12 years. During a review, the legislature has to actively renew the department or they cease to exist. However in this case, the legislature …

House clears the way for Texas Lottery to continue under a different …

Senate Bill 3070 would move the lottery game to Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation and includes new restrictions on how players can buy tickets.

Texas Lottery Commission Faces Potential Shutdown as Key Bill Advances Through Legislature

The Texas Lottery Commission may be dissolved as Senate Bill 3070 advances, driven by legislative scrutiny and a high-profile lawsuit over unpaid lottery winnings.