(B) the convenience of players and holders of winning tickets. 466.015. 1, eff. 466.014. (a) Except as provided by this section, revenue received from the sale of tickets in this state for a multijurisdiction lottery game is subject to Subchapter H. (b) The commission may deposit a portion of the revenue received from the sale of multijurisdiction lottery game tickets in this state into a fund shared with other parties to an agreement under this subchapter for the payment of prizes awarded in multijurisdiction lottery games in which the commission participates. June 17, 2011. 1035, Sec. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 2197), Sec. A person may not purchase a ticket or claim, collect, or receive a lottery prize or a share of a lottery prize if the person is: (1) a member, officer, or employee of a person that has a contract with the commission to sell or lease goods or services used in the operation of the lottery, and the member, officer, or employee is directly involved in selling or leasing the goods or performing the services that are the subject of the contract with the commission; (2) a member, officer, or employee of a lottery operator; (3) an officer or employee of the commission; or. COMPENSATION OF SALES AGENT. (E) is a spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of a person described by Paragraph (D); (2) is not an individual, and an individual described in Subdivision (1): (A) is an officer or director of the applicant or sales agent; (B) holds more than 10 percent of the stock in the applicant or sales agent; (C) holds an equitable interest greater than 10 percent in the applicant or sales agent; (D) is a creditor of the applicant or sales agent who holds more than 10 percent of the applicant's or sales agent's outstanding debt; (E) is the owner or lessee of a business that the applicant or sales agent conducts or through which the applicant will conduct a ticket sales agency; (F) shares or will share in the profits, other than stock dividends, of the applicant or sales agent; or. (c) For purposes of this section, the amount of a lottery prize is the total amount of prize money paid to a prize winner for a single lottery prize claim, whether paid in one payment or in periodic installments, before deducting any federal tax withholdings or other deductions required by law. PROHIBITION AGAINST SALE OF CERTAIN LOTTERY TICKETS. First, consider the primary form of theft known as larceny theft. (3) the assignor provides a sworn and notarized affidavit stating that the assignor: (A) is of sound mind, over 18 years of age, is in full command of the person's faculties, and is not acting under duress; (B) is not delinquent in payment of child support under a court or administrative order issued in this state or another state; (C) has been advised regarding the assignment by independent legal counsel and has had the opportunity to receive independent financial and tax advice concerning the effects of the assignment; (D) understands that the assignor will not receive the prize payments, or portions of the prize payments, for the assigned years; (E) understands and agrees that with regard to the assigned payments, the state, the commission, and its officials and employees will have no further liability or responsibility to make the assigned payments to the assignor; (F) has been provided a one-page written disclosure statement stating, in boldfaced type, 14 points or larger: (i) the payments being assigned, by amounts and payment dates; (ii) the purchase price being paid, if any; (iii) if a purchase price is paid, the rate of discount to the present value of the prize, assuming daily compounding and funding on the contract date; and, (iv) the amount, if any, of any origination or closing fees that will be charged to the assignor; and. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (1) "Sports event" means a football, basketball, baseball, or similar game, or a horse or dog race on which pari-mutuel wagering is allowed. Sept. 1, 1995. 76, Sec. (9) a person who proposes to enter into or who has a contract with the commission to supply goods or services to the commission. September 1, 2013. 107, Sec. (b) The executive director shall report the results of the demographic study conducted under Subsection (a) to the commission, the governor, and the legislature before the convening of each regular legislative session. The comptroller may examine books, records, documents, things, or persons as necessary for that purpose. 3560), Sec. The commission shall adopt rules governing the competitive bidding process. 466.021. 6.18, eff. (c) Applications for licenses must be available for public inspection during regular office hours. 3.01, eff. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 394, Sec. A thief who stole two whole bins of Texas Lottery scratch-off tickets from a gas station has been caught by police after he attempted to cash in a prize. Unless the commission provides written notice to the assignor and assignee that the commission cannot comply with the court order, the commission shall thereafter make the prize payments in accordance with the court order. Sept. 1, 1995. Aug. 30, 1993. 1394, Sec. 1, eff. (d) An offense under this section is one category lower than the most serious offense under this chapter that is the object of the conspiracy, and if the most serious offense under this chapter that is the object of the conspiracy is a felony of the third degree, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor. 76, Sec. Also punishable as a state jail felony is 1) theft of a firearm, 2) a third theft conviction (even if the value of the stolen property on the third case is less than $2,500), 3) any theft under $20,000 if the theft is a metal including aluminum, copper, brass and copper, 4) an official . Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 466.103. 6.28, eff. (2) while serving in the reserve forces in this state was placed on active military duty and transferred out of the state: (B) before the expiration of the 180th day after the date on which the drawing occurred for on-line games or before the expiration of the 180th day following the official "end of game" for instant games as determined by the commission. 4.03(b), eff. 198, Sec. (e) The commission shall require any person seeking to contract for goods or services relating to the implementation and administration of this chapter to submit to competitive bidding procedures in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. 5.95(50), 6.24, eff. 3.078, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. The commission may acquire transmission facilities by lease, purchase, or lease-purchase. Sec. PAYMENT OF PRIZES GENERALLY. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Larceny of tickets; fraudulent notification of prizes; penalty. Sec. Aug. 30, 1993. (c) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. 107, Sec. Sec. 4.03(b), eff. The acquisition of transmission facilities must be done on a competitive bid basis if possible. Aug. 30, 1993. (c) The executive director may award a contract for lottery supplies or services, including a contract under Subsection (b), pending the completion of any investigation authorized by this chapter. Code Order (PDF) 11-01-2022; Version 18 Offense . 107, Sec. 7(a), eff. TELEVISION CONTRACTS. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. DEDUCTIONS OF CHILD SUPPORT FROM CERTAIN LOTTERY WINNINGS. 201, Sec. Terms in this set (285) Objectives of Code. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly influences or attempts to influence the selection of the winner of a lottery game. The attorney general, the district attorney for Travis County, or the district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney performing the duties of district attorney for the county in which the violation or alleged violation occurred may investigate a violation or alleged violation of this chapter and of the penal laws of this state by the commission or its employees, a sales agent, a lottery vendor, or a lottery operator. Sept. 1, 1995. (a) The commission and executive director may establish procedures for the purchase or lease of facilities, goods, and services and make any purchases, leases, or contracts that are necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. (a) The state lottery account is a special account in the general revenue fund. Sec. (c) The director may authorize a sales agent to pay a prize in an amount less than $600 after performing procedures to validate the winning ticket as required by the director. 6.11, eff. (b) Subsection (a) does not prohibit the executive director from awarding a contract for the purpose of conducting a promotional event to a person who would be denied a license as a sales agent under Section 466.155(a)(4)(C) but not under any other provision of Section 466.155. 6.01, eff. 107, Sec. 466.311. 76, Sec. (b) In addition to commission records excepted from disclosure under Chapter 552, the following information is confidential and is exempt from disclosure: (1) security plans and procedures of the commission designed to ensure the integrity and security of the operation of the lottery; (2) information of a nature that is designed to ensure the integrity and security of the selection of winning tickets or numbers in the lottery, other than information describing the general procedures for selecting winning tickets or numbers; (3) the street address and telephone number of a prize winner, if the prize winner has not consented to the release of the information; and. Id. For more information, see Texas Penal Code Section 32.47. DEMOGRAPHIC STUDIES. (4) a spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of residence of a person described by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3). 1385 (S.B. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993. (b) 4.03(b), eff. (b) Payment of prize payments not previously assigned as provided by this section or Section 466.410 shall be made to the estate of a deceased prize winner if the prize winner was an individual. (e) The director may not issue a license to a person who has previously had a license under this chapter revoked unless the director is satisfied the person will comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. (a) A contract for the acquisition or provision of facilities, supplies, equipment, materials, or services related to the operation of the lottery is not subject to: (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 2, Utilities Code, the commission may negotiate rates and execute contracts with telecommunications service providers for the interexchange services necessary for the operation of the lottery. 76, Sec. (a) A state officer, including a commission member or the executive director, or an officer or employee of the commission, may not appear in an advertisement or promotion for the lottery that is sponsored by the commission or in a televised lottery drawing. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. The commission may intervene in a proceeding to protect the interests of the commission but shall not be considered an indispensable or necessary party. In this chapter: (1) "Financial institution" means a bank, trust company, insurance company, credit union, building and loan association, savings and loan association, investment trust, investment company, or any other organization held out to the public as a place for . Division employees are specifically exempted from Chapter 654. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (a) The commission shall operate an instant-ticket lottery game to benefit the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017. 74, Sec. (a) A sales agent acting in good faith is immune from civil liability for an act or omission within the course and scope of the agent's license under this chapter. (a) The executive director or designated personnel of the commission may investigate violations of this chapter and violations of the rules adopted under this chapter. The executive director may propose rules to be adopted by the commission, but the executive director's proposed rules have no effect until adopted by the commission. 107, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. The report must contain recommendations to enhance the earnings capability of the lottery and improve the efficiency of lottery operations. 4.03(b), eff. (4) except as otherwise authorized by Section 466.411, all personally identifiable information of a natural person who is: (A) a lottery prize winner and who has chosen to remain anonymous under Section 466.411; or. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 6.45, eff. Retail Theft (Shoplifting) Under Texas Law. 6.06, eff. About one in every 50 Texans suffered a 2019 larceny-theft loss. 141 (H.B. (b) In connection with providing security for the lottery, this section does not prohibit a security officer or investigator employed by the commission from appearing in a televised lottery drawing or other promotion for the lottery that is sponsored by the commission . Interest earned by the state lottery account shall be deposited in the unobligated portion of the general revenue fund. Sec. 466.002. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the prize alleged to be authorized by the ticket forged or altered is greater than $10,000, in which event the offense is a felony of the second degree. 107, Sec. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. 466.203. If the sales agent uses an on-line electronic terminal to sell tickets, the director or a lottery operator on the instructions of the director may terminate the connection of the terminal to the commission's lottery computer at the time: (1) the proceeding to summarily suspend the license is initiated; or. The executive director shall transfer the money deducted under Subsection (b) or (c) to the appropriate person as determined by court order, the clerk of the court that issued the order for placement in the registry of the court, or the state disbursement unit under Chapter 234, Family Code, as appropriate. CROCKETT - A 25-year-old Crockett woman is in jail after she allegedly stole over $47,000 in lottery tickets from the Wal-Mart Fuel Center. 8, eff. 2.72(b), eff. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 442), Sec. (G) participates in managing the affairs of the applicant or sales agent; (3) has been finally determined to be delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, or the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; (4) is a person whose location for the sales agency is: (A) a location licensed for games of bingo under Chapter 2001, Occupations Code; (ii) a political subdivision of this state and on which is located a public primary or secondary school, an institution of higher education, or an agency of the state; or, (C) a location for which a person holds a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit, mixed beverage permit, mixed beverage permit with a retailer late hours certificate, private club registration permit, or private club registration permit with a retailer late hours certificate issued under Chapter 25, 28, 29, or 32, Alcoholic Beverage Code, other than a location for which a person holds a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit issued under Chapter 25, Alcoholic Beverage Code, that derives less than 30 percent of the location's gross receipts from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages; or. 1410 (S.B. (d) The court order, writ of withholding, or notice of a child support lien provided under Subsection (c) must direct child support to be paid in the manner in which the periodic installment prize is paid. 2197), Sec. 107, Sec. 6.05, eff. (e) If the winnings of a prize winner exceed the amount deducted under Subsection (b) or (c) and Section 466.407 or any other section of this chapter allowing a deduction from the winnings of a prize winner, the executive director shall pay the balance to the prize winner. Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Sec. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (d) This section does not prohibit release of a natural person prize winner's city or county of residence or prevent the commission from releasing the person's personally identifiable information to the Health and Human Services Commission or as necessary to comply with Section 466.407 or 466.4075. 3.04(a), eff. 107, Sec. 6.03, eff. 6.40, eff. 198, Sec. 18.21, eff. If notice is served by mail, the sales agent shall immediately return the license to the commission. Aug. 30, 1993. 107, Sec. 5, eff. 76, Sec. The notice must state the alleged violations that constitute grounds for summary suspension. The legislature intends that advertisements or promotions sponsored by the commission or the division for the lottery not be of a nature that unduly influences any person to purchase a lottery ticket or number. Sec. For purposes of this subsection, the . 76, Sec. If the drawing or selection of winning tickets is televised under a contract with the commission, the contract must be awarded by competitive bid. 4.03(b), eff. PURCHASE OF TICKET WITH PROCEEDS OF AFDC CHECK OR FOOD STAMPS. 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