Executive Director of Texas Lottery moves to prohibit ticket courier services
The rule amendments will be formally proposed by agency staff to the Commission board at an open meeting scheduled for March 4.
Key Points
- Executive Director Ryan Mindell issued the policy statement on February 24, announcing that lottery ticket courier services are not allowed under state law
- The policy is effective immediately and aligns with legislative efforts to address serious concerns regarding the “integrity, security, honesty and fairness of lottery operations”
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell issued a policy statement on February 24 stating that lottery ticket courier services are not authorized under state law. The agency is set to move forward with proposed rule amendments prohibiting such services, which will be formally proposed by agency staff to the Commission board at an open meeting scheduled for March 4.
“The Texas Lottery was established to provide a secure and transparent system for players to purchase tickets in person from licensed brick-and-mortar retailers for the purpose of generating revenue for public education and veterans’ services in a responsible manner,” Mindell said.
“Lottery courier services operating in Texas have been a significant concern for many of our stakeholders. Previously, the agency interpreted its authority as not extending to the regulation or prohibition of these services.
“In recent days, our agency conducted a review of our authority under the State Lottery Act. As a result of this review and information from recent retailer investigations, the Commission will revoke the license of a retailer that works with or assists a courier service and we are moving to prohibit courier services in Texas to ensure all ticket sales comply with state law and agency regulation as well as to maintain public trust.”
Good to know: On February 12, Texas Representative Sam Harless introduced House Joint Resolution 134, which would work to amend the state’s constitution and legalize sports betting for eligible residents of the Lone Star State
The policy is effective immediately and is said to align with legislative efforts that will address serious concerns raised by players and state leadership regarding the “integrity, security, honesty and fairness of lottery operations.”
The impact of lottery courier services has reportedly raised concerns regarding consumer protection, compliance with state law, the proliferation of crime and the potential for unauthorized expansion of lottery sales throughout Texas.
In recent years, scrutiny over the role of these services has also increased, with calls for regulatory action to ensure all ticket purchases remain within a clearly defined, secure and enforceable legal framework.
The Commission is expecting these amendments to be approved at the March 4 open meeting, with formal adoption intended during April following a 30-day public comment period.
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