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

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Texans "like their Lotto and ... scratch-off games," and therefore, the state will fix the lottery.

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

Texas legislative session is heading into its final two-week sprint, and the House and Senate are accelerating the passage of ...

The Texas Senate on Thursday unanimously passed newly filed legislation to overhaul the management of the embattled Texas lottery by abolishing the commission that oversees its operation and ...

New legislation wouldn’t abolish the lottery, just add restrictions; sunset review could still eliminate the game ...

Legislation that would renew the Texas Lottery with strict reforms has passed the Senate. House lawmakers will now consider ...

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate Bill 3070 ...

The Texas Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission and transfer its duties to another state agency. The move comes after a string of ...