Texas SB79 prohibits lottery game purchases or facilitation via telephone or internet, creating criminal offenses.
Texas SB79 amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit individuals from purchasing or facilitating the purchase of lottery game tickets via telephone or internet applications. It also bans accepting orders for lottery tickets for compensation and arranging ticket purchases on behalf of others 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 bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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