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TX HB389
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits purchasing or ordering lottery tickets by telephone, internet application, or mobile internet application
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Makes it illegal for anyone to accept lottery ticket orders, sell tickets, or arrange ticket purchases on behalf of players through phone or internet platforms when done for compensation
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Creates a Class C misdemeanor for individuals who purchase or order lottery tickets via phone or internet
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Creates a Class A misdemeanor for those who facilitate lottery ticket sales or purchases through phone or internet for compensation
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Requires the Texas Lottery Commission to adopt rules enforcing these new prohibitions
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
2/28/2025