tx-August72026-12: 16 TAC §§140.355, 140.368, 140.369 — Administration of Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo

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Summary

The proposed rules are proposed under Texas Government Code, Chapter 466, and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, which authorize the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, the Department's governing body, to adopt rules as necessary to implement these chapters and any other law establishing a program regulated by the Department. The statutory provisions affected by the proposed rules are those set forth in Texas Government Code, Chapter 466, and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposed rules. The legislation that enacted the statutory authority under which the proposed rules are to be adopted are Senate Bill (SB) 1346 and SB 3070, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025). §140.355. Restricted Sales. (a) Retailers shall not sell lottery tickets via the Internet or by mail, phone, fax, or other similar method of communications. Retailers shall not sell a lottery ticket or any other document evidencing a right, privilege, or share in a lottery ticket from another jurisdiction by any means. (b) Retailers shall not knowingly sell tickets to, work with, or otherwise assist a lottery ticket courier service. (c)...

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