Texas HB389 prohibits lottery ticket purchases or sales via telephone or internet applications, establishing criminal offenses.
Texas HB389 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit individuals from purchasing or ordering lottery tickets via telephone or internet applications. It also bans the acceptance of orders for lottery tickets from players, selling tickets, or arranging ticket purchases for compensation through these methods. Violations are classified as criminal offenses, with purchasing or ordering tickets being a Class C misdemeanor and other actions being a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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