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5 things to watch as Texas Legislative session nears end
This session’s centerpiece legislation is the plan to allocate $1 billion annually that families can use to help pay for ...
Senators give Texas Lottery a '2-year lease on life'
New legislation wouldn’t abolish the lottery, just add restrictions; sunset review could still eliminate the game ...
Texas inmate to be executed May 20 for killing woman he set on fire inside Garland store
As the Texas legislature moves one step closer to making it illegal to own land for citizens from China, Iran, Russia and ...
A fierce critic of the Texas lottery is now offering the embattled agency a lifeline
A new legislative proposal would dissolve the lottery oversight panel and handover the operation of the games to a difference ...
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What's the future of the Texas Lottery? State lawmakers consider shutting it down
"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.
Confidential Texas Lottery report cites lapses that helped gamblers stack odds for $95M jackpot
The Texas Lottery Commission took another look at a controversial jackpot awarded in 2023, confirming regulatory lapses ...
Texas lawmakers propose bail reform legislation
Texas lawmakers are moving to reform the state's bail system, aiming to keep individuals accused of violent crimes in jail ...
Bail restrictions for violent offenders, undocumented immigrants advances in Texas House
Violent offenders, repeat offenders and undocumented immigrants would face more restrictions before bailing out of local ...