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Texas: Does the state have a lottery?
Has a state lottery
Yes. Texas has a state lottery, now overseen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The Texas Lottery began on May 29, 1992. Since September 1, 2025, it has been overseen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation instead of the former Texas Lottery Commission. Proceeds go mainly to the Foundation School Fund for public education, plus some money for veterans. Texas joined Mega Millions in 2003 and Powerball in 2010.
What the law says
Since the Texas Lottery began on May 29, 1992, total sales have amounted to more than $35 billion ...
Sources
- Texas Lottery: History / Milestones Official · texaslottery.com
- Texas Lottery: About Us Official · texaslottery.com
- Texas Lottery: Supporting Education and Veterans Official · texaslottery.com
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Texas Lottery (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)
- Phone
- 800-375-6886
- Website
- texaslottery.com
How bordering states compare
- Arkansas Has a state lotteryArkansas runs the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, which funds college scholarships and grants.
- Louisiana Has a state lotteryLouisiana runs a state lottery through the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, set up by a 1990 law.
- New Mexico Has a state lotteryNew Mexico has a state lottery, run by the New Mexico Lottery Authority.
- Oklahoma Has a state lotteryOklahoma has a state lottery, run by the Oklahoma Lottery Commission.