The bill would spare the lottery from being abolished, but would keep its operations under close watch for the next two years ...

The Texas Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to overhaul the state's lottery system, passing legislation that dismantles ...

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate Bill 3070 would end the Texas Lottery Commission and move the oversight of the ...

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would save the Texas Lottery but place it under new leadership and add several new restrictions.

The bill would also mandate a review of the Texas Lottery, which could lead to the abolishment of the lottery itself.

"I know a lot of people would be unhappy because I know a lot of people buy lottery tickets, but, folks, you don't want to play a game that's fixed," Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said.

Senate Bill 3070 would allow the Texas Lottery’s games to continue under a new department, abolish the agency and create ...