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TX HB389

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits purchasing or ordering lottery tickets by telephone, internet application, or mobile internet application

  • 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

  • Creates a Class C misdemeanor for individuals who purchase or order lottery tickets via phone or internet

  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor for those who facilitate lottery ticket sales or purchases through phone or internet for compensation

  • Requires the Texas Lottery Commission to adopt rules enforcing these new prohibitions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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