Sec. 6.31, eff. 592, Sec. June 17, 2011. The commission shall make an annual report to the governor and the legislature that provides a summary of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and other expenses for the fiscal year preceding the report. (4) all prize money subject to this section and not deposited or appropriated in accordance with Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) shall be deposited to the credit of the foundation school fund. 466.3011. 4, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. 4.03(b), eff. 2, eff. (b) The executive director may employ security officers or investigators as the executive director considers necessary and may commission security officers or investigators as peace officers. (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. 689 (H.B. 1153, Sec. If the party filing the action seeks to enjoin the implementation of a solicitation or contract, the party shall post a bond that is payable to the state if the party does not prevail in the appeal, and is in an amount sufficient to compensate the state for the revenue that would be lost due to the delay in lottery operations. 466.253 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. TELEVISION CONTRACTS. (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there will be no right to assign prize payments following: (1) the issuance, by the Internal Revenue Service, of a technical rule letter, revenue ruling, or other public ruling of the Internal Revenue Service that determines that, based on the right of assignment as provided by this section, a lottery prize winner who does not assign prize payments would be subject to an immediate income tax liability for the value of the entire prize rather than annual income tax liability for each installment when paid; or. Payments made to the executive director under this subsection shall be deposited in the general revenue fund and may be used to reimburse the Department of Public Safety for the actual costs of an investigation. (E) the factors affecting the amount of lottery revenue received and disbursed, including ticket sales and administrative efficiency. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 6.15, eff. Sec. Payment of the cash equivalent of a prize other than prize money to a minor shall be made as provided by Subsections (a) and (b). (b) In this section, "statement" includes: Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. REPORTING AND RECORD VIOLATIONS. 1385 (S.B. 626), Sec. (a) The commission and executive director have broad authority and shall exercise strict control and close supervision over all lottery games conducted in this state to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the lottery. (a) The executive director shall provide for a certified public accountant to conduct an independent audit for each fiscal year of all accounts and transactions of the lottery. CHAPTER 32. The state auditor may review the results of and working papers related to the audit. Sec. The total amount retained in a pooled bond fund established under this subsection may not exceed $5 million. (a) All information received by the executive director from the Internal Revenue Service is confidential and may only be used as provided by the contract between the comptroller and the Internal Revenue Service under which the information was obtained. Aug. 30, 1993. (d) The immunity provided by Subsection (a) does not apply to a cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death. Sec. 687, Sec. Sec. The Texas Veterans Commission may make recommendations to the Texas Lottery Commission relating to the marketing and advertising of the game. 6.09, eff. (c) If the prize is paid in periodic installments, the executive director shall deduct from periodic installment winnings paid to a prize winner amounts owed by the prize winner for child support if the executive director has been provided with a certified copy of a court order or a writ of withholding issued under Chapter 158, Family Code, or notice of a child support lien created under Subchapter G, Chapter 157, Family Code. 2, eff. 993 (H.B. Jasmine Renee Wiley was arrested on Thursday, May 17 and charged with theft of property in an amount greater than $30,000 but less than $150,000. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b) This section does not waive any immunity of the commission or this state. 1, eff. Robbery is a 2d degree felony in Texas. SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. 76, Sec. Within 20 days of receipt of the court order, the commission shall acknowledge in writing to both the assignor and the assignee its receipt of said court order. 6.12, eff. 6.30, eff. 31.01. 107, Sec. Sec. (B) the convenience of players and holders of winning tickets. 25030004 forge alter lottery ticket >$10k 466.306(a) gc f2 25030005 forge alter lottery ticket <=$10k 466.306(a) gc f3 . 466.358. Aug. 30, 1993. The maximum penalty is a year of imprisonment. (d) It is a defense to the application of Subsection (b) that the individual younger than 18 years of age is participating in an inspection or investigation on behalf of the commission or other appropriate governmental entity regarding compliance with this section. A person claiming or attempting to claim a lottery prize or a share of a lottery prize represents that the ticket or other item showing that the person is entitled to the prize or share was lawfully obtained, is not stolen, forged, or altered, and has not previously been redeemed. 107, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (j) After receiving a letter or ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or a published decision of a court as provided by Subsection (i)(1) or (2), the executive director shall immediately file a copy of the letter, ruling, or published decision with the secretary of state. 107, Sec. 466.255 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 107, Sec. Aug. 30, 1993. 6.23, eff. 76, Sec. 190 (H.B. (c) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Department of Public Safety may retain any record or information submitted to it under this section. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (a) After a hearing, the director shall deny an application for a license or the commission shall suspend or revoke a license if the director or commission, as applicable, finds that the applicant or sales agent: (A) has been convicted of a felony, criminal fraud, gambling or a gambling-related offense, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, if less than 10 years has elapsed since the termination of the sentence, parole, mandatory supervision, or probation served for the offense; (B) is or has been a professional gambler; (i) described in Paragraph (A) or (B); or. Chapter 32 of the Texas Penal Code governs the crime of CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD ABUSE in Texas. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Aug. 30, 1993. APPLICABILITY OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS. 466.351. (h) An assignment pursuant to court order may not include or cover payments or portions of payments that are subject to any offset provided by this chapter. The commission shall provide the governor and the legislature, before the convening of each regular legislative session, with a summary of the security study that shows the overall evaluation of the lottery's security. (a) A person commits an offense of conspiracy if, with intent that an offense under this chapter be committed: (1) the person agrees with one or more other persons that they or one or more of them engage in conduct that would constitute the offense; and. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (a) The executive director shall prescribe the form of tickets. Sec. Statistics show that 2019's 496,279 Texas larceny thefts averaged $1,624 in value for a total Texas larceny-theft loss of $805,938,632. 76, Sec. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. The executive director or state auditor may conduct an examination at the principal office or any other office of the lottery operator or sales agent or may require the lottery operator or sales agent to produce the records at the office of the commission or state auditor. 1, eff. 466.109. September 1, 2013. If the assignor is married and the sworn and notarized statement is not presented to the court, the court shall determine, to the extent necessary and as appropriate under applicable law, the ability of the assignor to make the proposed assignment without the spouse's consent. Sec. 107, Sec. September 1, 2017. The procedures must be for the purpose of ensuring fairness and integrity. 3.078, eff. Texas Penal Code Sec. 403, Sec. (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 involved is greater than $10,000, in which event the offense is a felony of the second degree. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 76, Sec. Aug. 30, 1993. The player also acknowledges that the determination of whether the player is a valid winner is subject to: (1) the commission's rules and claims procedures, including those developed for the particular lottery game involved; and. The commission shall reimburse the Department of Public Safety for the actual costs of an investigation. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1995. Sept. 1, 1995. 4.03(b), eff. 466.309. 4.03(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. From time to time, they would not pay for some of the tickets, and as their habit progressed they ended up taking nearly $2-$3 Thousand dollars worth of tickets - with earnings amounting to no more than $1000. 107, Sec. Sec. (3) "Division" means the lottery division established by the commission under Chapter 467. 1158, Sec. The term does not include an assignee of a lottery prize. If charged as a felony, the crime is punishable by a sentence between 16 months and three years in county jail. 678, Sec. 466.3051. Sept. 1, 1997. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 6.27, eff. 466.317. Sec. June 17, 2011. 466.154. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Aug. 30, 1993. Aug. 30, 1993. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Below are some of the library resources that can provide further guidance on this topic. Greg Abbott. Sept. 1, 1997. 466.453. 107, Sec. the person has previously been convicted of an offense under Section 466.306 (Forgery; Alteration of Ticket), 466.307 (Influencing Selection of Winner), 466.309 (Tampering With Lottery Equipment), 466.310 (Certain Transfers of Claims), or this section, in which event the offense is a felony of the third degree, unless the offense is designated . PURCHASE AND SALE OF TICKETS. Sec. 1410 (S.B. (D) Mexican Americans and other Americans of Hispanic origin. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 466.203. Sept. 1, 1995. (c) It shall be the responsibility of the assignor to bring to the attention of the court, either by sworn testimony or by written declaration submitted under penalty of perjury, the existence or nonexistence of a current spouse. The commission may acquire transmission facilities by lease, purchase, or lease-purchase. Aug. 30, 1993. June 17, 2011. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. LICENSE REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), all revenue received from the sale of tickets and all money credited to the state lottery account from any other source shall be deposited in the state treasury through approved state depositories on the settlement day or days established by the director. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 391, eff. An offender can also receive enhanced penalties for preventing or . 1420, Sec. The commission shall adopt rules under which, before issuing a license to an applicant, the director shall consider: (1) the financial responsibility and security of the applicant and the business or activity in which the applicant is engaged; (2) the public accessibility of the applicant's place of business or activity; (3) the sufficiency of existing sales agents to serve the public convenience; (4) whether individuals under 18 years of age constitute a majority of the applicant's customers or as customers provide a majority of the applicant's sales volume; (6) any other factor that the director considers appropriate. 1394, Sec. 107, Sec. 466.002. THEFT. Sept. 1, 1995. A person with whom the executive director contracts to operate a lottery must be eligible for a sales agent license under Section 466.155. Retailer fails to assist a player when a vending machine malfunctions or a refund is required. 993 (H.B. 76, Sec. Tampering with a lottery ticket can have serious consequences. A. (2) an instant game after the expiration of the 180th day following the official "end of game" as determined by the commission. GA-0837. Sec. (g) Section 9.406, Business & Commerce Code, does not apply to periodic payments of lottery prize winnings under this section. TITLE 7. Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 107, Sec. 466.408. (b) The state may enter into a compact with another state or state government or an Indian tribe or tribal government to permit the sale of lottery tickets of this state in the state's, tribe's, or government's jurisdiction and to allow the sale of the state's, tribe's, or government's lottery tickets in this state. Sept. 1, 1999. Sec. (c) This section does not create a cause of action against this state, the commission, a commission employee, or a sales agent. 1, eff. 76, Sec. 993 (H.B. Books Available from the State Law Library. 6.33, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) Notwithstanding this section, the executive director may designate an employee of the commission to participate in a promotional event. (4) the balance, after creation of a reserve sufficient to pay the amounts needed or estimated to be needed under Subdivisions (1) through (3), to be transferred on or before the 15th day of each month as follows: (A) the portion of the balance attributable to the lottery game operated under Section 466.027 to the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017; and. (C) obtain a license to sell lottery tickets; (2) waive or modify bond requirements, if feasible; (3) award contracts for lottery equipment or supplies to minority businesses when possible; (4) award contracts for lottery services, including advertising, to minority businesses when possible; (5) license minority businesses as sales agents; (6) monitor the effectiveness of the efforts to increase the ability of minority businesses to do business with the commission; and. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing $17,000 in lottery . 107, Sec. probation, fines, restitution to the victim, and; up to 6 months of jail time. 1, eff. 466.159. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. The director may not issue a license to a person to engage in business exclusively as a sales agent. For purposes of the application of Title 2 of the Tax Code: (1) the state's share of proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets is treated as if it were a tax; and. If the director determines that more than one claimant has been awarded a specific unpaid prize in a specific lottery game, each claimant is entitled only to an equal share of the prize. 4.03(b), eff. (b) The receipts from the sale, use, or other consumption of a ticket are exempt from taxation under Chapter 151, Tax Code. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. (7) "Lottery operator" means a person selected under Section 466.014(b) to operate a lottery. 466.107. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 107, Sec. (a) The commission shall operate an instant-ticket lottery game to benefit the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017. PAYMENT OF COSTS AUTHORIZED. 76, Sec. Sec. Answer: Of course your going to go to jail and considering that the state controls that, you will go to state prison for that too. 466.103. 1178, Sec. The account consists of all revenue received from the sale of tickets, license and application fees under this chapter, and all money credited to the account from any other fund or source under law. 76, Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 3.04(a), eff. June 20, 2003. (a) The executive director shall maintain a department of security in the commission. ASSISTANCE OF COMPTROLLER. Contact Texas Lottery Customer Service if you have questions: 800-375-6886 or Customer.Service@lottery.state.tx.us. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 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 . Definition. 1, eff. 76, Sec. (k) Section 9.406, Business & Commerce Code, does not apply to periodic payments of lottery prize winnings under this section. If the director denies an application for a license based on a factor listed in Section 466.154, the director shall refund one-half of the application fee to the applicant. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1995. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (2) fails to maintain or make an entry the person knows is required to be maintained or made. 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