Bill > HJR143

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the state lottery in Texas by modifying Article III, Section 47 of the Texas Constitution. The resolution would remove the existing provision that currently authorizes the state lottery, effectively prohibiting it by repealing Section 47(e) and amending the language in Section 47(a) to eliminate references to lottery exceptions. If approved by voters in a statewide election on November 4, 2025, the amendment would permanently end the state lottery, which currently generates revenue for state programs. Voters would be presented with a ballot measure that directly asks whether they support abolishing the state lottery, with the option to vote for or against the proposed constitutional change.

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