Texas 89th Legislature
Lotteries
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to 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; creating criminal offenses.
Lotteries Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (2)
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to 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; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to 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; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on lotteries passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to lotteries. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of lotteries policy in Texas.
- Did lotteries bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Lotteries legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most lotteries bills?
- The leading authors of lotteries legislation include Sen. Bob Hall (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on lotteries issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for lotteries legislation?
- Among the 2 lotteries bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to lotteries in Texas law?
- Lotteries legislation frequently overlaps with Amusements, Games, Sports, Lottery Commission, Texas, Sunset Advisory Commission. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for lotteries legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 lotteries bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on lotteries policy.
- When do Texas lotteries laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some lotteries bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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