Texas SB171 creates a lottery game to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Texas SB171 amends the Texas Government Code to establish an instant-ticket lottery game. The Texas Lottery Commission will operate this game, determine ticket prices, payout amounts, and conduct the game. The commission must ensure the game remains competitive and encourage sales agents to sell tickets. The proceeds from the game will fund the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The commission must market and advertise the game, and tickets must clearly state the proceeds benefit the child-care services program. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB171 creates a lottery game to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Texas SB171 amends the Texas Government Code to establish an instant-ticket lottery game. The Texas Lottery Commission will operate this game, determine ticket prices, payout amounts, and conduct the game. The commission must ensure the game remains competitive and encourage sales agents to sell tickets. The proceeds from the game will fund the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The commission must market and advertise the game, and tickets must clearly state the proceeds benefit the child-care services program. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.