Texas SB738 allocates unclaimed lottery prize money to various funds, including child-care services.

Texas SB738 modifies the use of unclaimed lottery prize money. If a prize remains unclaimed after 180 days, the money is prioritized for specific uses: up to $20 million for indigent health care, up to $5 million for border hospital services, up to $5 million for veterans' assistance, and the remainder for child-care services. Any unclaimed prize money not allocated under these provisions goes to the foundation school fund. This change applies only to unclaimed prizes selected after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB738 allocates unclaimed lottery prize money to various funds, including child-care services.

Texas SB738 modifies the use of unclaimed lottery prize money. If a prize remains unclaimed after 180 days, the money is prioritized for specific uses: up to $20 million for indigent health care, up to $5 million for border hospital services, up to $5 million for veterans' assistance, and the remainder for child-care services. Any unclaimed prize money not allocated under these provisions goes to the foundation school fund. This change applies only to unclaimed prizes selected after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.