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TX SB3070

Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.

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Introduced
05/23/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
05/15/2025
Passed
06/01/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.

AI Summary

This bill relates to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of its administration of the state lottery and charitable bingo regulation to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. The bill comprehensively restructures how the state lottery and bingo operations will be managed, with the transfer set to take effect on September 1, 2025. Key provisions include establishing a new lottery advisory committee, implementing stricter oversight and accountability measures, creating new criminal offenses related to lottery operations (such as limitations on ticket sales and age verification), and requiring annual audits of the lottery program. The bill also transfers all existing employees, contracts, licenses, and funds from the Texas Lottery Commission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and mandates a limited-scope sunset review of the state lottery program in 2029. Additionally, the legislation introduces new rules about record preservation, meeting recordings, and enhanced reporting requirements to improve transparency and oversight of lottery and bingo operations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Sent to the Governor (on 06/02/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB3070
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03070F.htm
Fiscal Note (Enrolled) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB03070F.htm
Fiscal Note (Senate Amendments Printing) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB03070A.htm
House Amendment to Amendment (H 2) 4-Money https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070H24.HTM
House Amendment to Amendment (H 2) 3-Bucy https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070H23.HTM
House Amendment to Amendment (H 2) 2-Geren https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070H22.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 1-Geren https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070H21.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03070H.htm
Analysis (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB03070H.htm
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB03070E.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03070E.htm
Senate Amendment (S 2) F4-Hall https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070S2F4.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F3-Hall https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070S2F3.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F2-Hall https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070S2F2.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Hall https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/amendments/html/SB03070S2F1.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03070S.htm
Analysis (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB03070I.htm
Fiscal Note (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB03070I.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03070I.htm
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