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TX Govt Code § 466.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.019. Enforcement

Sec. 466.019.  ENFORCEMENT.  (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.  After conducting investigations, the executive director, a person designated by the commission, or any law enforcement agency may file a complaint with the district attorney of Travis County or with the district attorney of the county in which a violation is alleged to have occurred.(b)  The executive director has the administrative, enforcement, and collection powers provided by Subtitle B, Title 2, Tax Code, in regard to the lottery.  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(2)  a power granted to the comptroller may be exercised by the commission.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.021. Demographic Studies

Sec. 466.021.  DEMOGRAPHIC STUDIES.  (a)  The executive director shall, every two years, employ an independent firm experienced in demographic analysis to conduct a demographic study of lottery players.  The study must include the income, age, sex, race, education, and frequency of participation of players.(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.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.022. Confidential Information

Sec. 466.022.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by law, all commission records are subject to public inspection in accordance with Chapter 552.(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(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(B)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a legal entity that is a lottery prize winner and who has chosen to remain anonymous under Section 466.411.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(94), 6.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 792, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 689 (H.B. 59), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 466.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.023. Department of Public Safety Records

Sec. 466.023.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RECORDS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, all files, records, information, compilations, documents, photographs, reports, summaries, and reviews of information and related matters collected, retained, or compiled by the Department of Public Safety in the discharge of its duties under this chapter are confidential and are not subject to public disclosure.  Each of those items is subject to discovery by a person that is the subject of the item.(b)  An investigation report or other document submitted by the Department of Public Safety to the commission becomes part of the investigative files of the commission and is subject to discovery by a person that is the subject of the investigation report or other document.(c)  Information that is in the form available to the public is not privileged or confidential under this section and is subject to public disclosure.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.024. Prohibited Games

Sec. 466.024.  PROHIBITED GAMES.  (a)  The executive director or a lottery operator may not establish or operate a lottery game in which the winner is chosen on the basis of the outcome of a sports event.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules prohibiting the operation of any game using a video lottery machine or machine.(c)  In this section:(1)  "Sports event" means a football, basketball, baseball, or similar game, or a horse or dog race on which pari-mutuel wagering is allowed.(2)  "Video lottery machine" or "machine" means any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including video poker, keno, and blackjack, using a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash, coins, or tokens, or that directly dispenses cash, coins, or tokens.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.026. Amber Alert

Sec. 466.026.  AMBER ALERT.  On receipt of notice by the Department of Public Safety that the Statewide Texas Amber Alert Network has been activated, the commission shall disseminate Amber Alert information at its retail locations through the lottery operator system.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 466.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.027. Veterans' Assistance Game

Sec. 466.027.  VETERANS' ASSISTANCE GAME.  (a)  The commission shall operate an instant-ticket lottery game to benefit the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017.(b)  The commission shall:(1)  determine the ticket price, payout amounts, and manner in which the game is conducted;(2)  make tickets to the game available for sale continuously to the extent practicable; and(3)  change the design or theme of the game regularly to ensure that the game remains competitive with other instant-ticket lottery games offered by the commission.(c)  The commission shall market and advertise the lottery game operated under this section in a manner intended to inform the public that the game tickets are available for purchase and that the game proceeds are used to fund veterans programs in this state.  The game tickets must clearly state that the game proceeds are used to benefit the veterans in this state.  The Texas Veterans Commission may make recommendations to the Texas Lottery Commission relating to the marketing and advertising of the game.(d)  The commission shall encourage each sales agent that sells tickets to instant-ticket games or similar types of lottery games to sell tickets to the game operated under this section.(e)  No organization that would otherwise be eligible to receive funds from the state lottery account attributable to any lottery game authorized by this section may receive any such funds if it conducts illegal gambling or the illegal operation of gambling devices as defined by Chapter 47, Penal Code, or allows illegal gambling or the illegal operation of gambling devices to be conducted on its property or in its facilities.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1385 (S.B. 1655), Sec. 5(a), eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 466.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter B. Administration|Section 466.028. Comprehensive Business Plan

Sec. 466.028.  COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN.  (a)  The commission shall develop a comprehensive business plan to guide the commission's major initiatives.  The plan must at a minimum include:(1)  specific goals for the agency; and(2)  an evaluation of:(A)  the agency's overall performance;(B)  the effectiveness of specific programs and initiatives;(C)  the ongoing efficiency of agency operations;(D)  the amount of lottery revenue that is generated for state purposes other than the payment of prizes; and(E)  the factors affecting the amount of lottery revenue received and disbursed, including ticket sales and administrative efficiency.(b)  The commission as frequently as the commission determines appropriate shall review the comprehensive business plan and at least annually hold a public meeting to discuss the plan or updates to the plan.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 466.1005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.1005. Procurements

Sec. 466.1005.  PROCUREMENTS.  (a)  The commission may purchase or lease facilities, goods, and services and make any purchases, leases, or contracts necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.(b)  The commission shall review and must approve all major procurements as provided by commission rule.  The commission by rule shall establish a procedure to determine what constitutes a major procurement based on the cumulative value of a contract and other relevant factors.  This subsection does not require a commission member to sign the contract.(c)  The commission may delegate to the executive director the authority to approve procurements other than major procurements.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 466.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.101. Procurement Procedures

Sec. 466.101.  PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES.  (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.  The procedures must, as determined feasible and appropriate by the commission and executive director, promote competition to the maximum extent possible.(b)  In all procurement decisions, the commission and executive director shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the lottery and shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the lottery and the objective of producing revenues for the state treasury.(c)  The procurement procedures adopted by the executive director must, as determined feasible and appropriate by the executive director, afford any party who is aggrieved by the terms of a solicitation or the award of a contract an opportunity to protest the executive director's action to the commission.  The protest procedures must provide for an expedient resolution of the protest in order to avoid substantially delaying a solicitation or contract award that is necessary for the timely implementation of a lottery game.  A protest must be in writing and be filed with the commission not later than 72 hours after receipt of notice of the executive director's action.(d)  A party who is aggrieved by the commission's resolution of a protest under Subsection (c) may file an action in the district court of Travis County.  The court shall give preference to hearings and trials of actions under this section.  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.(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.  The procedures must be for the purpose of ensuring fairness and integrity.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 466.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.102. Liquidated Damages; Performance Bond

Sec. 466.102.  LIQUIDATED DAMAGES;  PERFORMANCE BOND.  A contract for the acquisition or provision of facilities, supplies, equipment, materials, or services related to the operation of the lottery must provide for liquidated damages and a performance bond in an amount equal to the executive director's best available estimate of the revenue that would be lost if the contractor fails to meet deadlines specified in the contract.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.103. Prohibited Contracts

Sec. 466.103.  PROHIBITED CONTRACTS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the executive director may not award a contract for the purchase or lease of facilities, goods, or services related to lottery operations to a person who would be denied a license as a sales agent under Section 466.155.(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.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 466.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.104. Assistance of Comptroller

Sec. 466.104.  ASSISTANCE OF COMPTROLLER.  (a)  On request of the executive director, the comptroller shall assist the executive director in:(1)  acquiring facilities, supplies, materials, equipment, and services under Subtitle D, Title 10; or(2)  establishing procedures for the executive director's accelerated acquisition of facilities, supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the operation of the lottery.(b)  The comptroller may request assistance from the Texas Facilities Commission in performing its facilities-related duties under this section.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.19(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.51, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 466.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.105. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 466.105.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  (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:(1)  Chapter 2054 or 2254;  or(2)  Subtitle D, Title 10.(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.  The commission may acquire transmission facilities by lease, purchase, or lease-purchase.  The acquisition of transmission facilities must be done on a competitive bid basis if possible.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(14), 6.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.19(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.21, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 466.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.106. Preference for Texas Businesses

Sec. 466.106.  PREFERENCE FOR TEXAS BUSINESSES.  (a)  In all contracts for lottery equipment, supplies, services, and advertising, the commission and each lottery operator shall give preference to equipment or supplies produced in this state or services or advertising offered by bidders from this state, the cost to the state and quality being equal.(b)  If equipment or supplies produced in this state or services or advertising offered by a bidder from this state are not equal in cost and quality, then equipment or supplies produced in another state or services or advertising offered by a bidder from another state shall be given preference over foreign equipment, supplies, services, or advertising.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.107. Minority Businesses

Sec. 466.107.  MINORITY BUSINESSES.  (a)  The executive director and each lottery operator shall take positive steps to:(1)  inform minority businesses of opportunities to:(A)  provide lottery equipment and supplies to the commission;(B)  provide services, including advertising, to the commission for the operation of the lottery;  or(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(7)  require all bidders or contractors, when appropriate, to include specific plans or arrangements to use subcontracts with minority businesses.(b)  In this section:(1)  "Minority business" means a business entity at least 51 percent of which is owned by minority group members or, in the case of a corporation, at least 51 percent of the shares of which are owned by minority group members, and that:(A)  is managed and, in daily operations, is controlled by minority group members;  and(B)  is a domestic business entity with a home or branch office located in this state and is not a branch or subsidiary of a foreign corporation, firm, or other business entity.(2)  "Minority group members" includes:(A)  African Americans;(B)  American Indians;(C)  Asian Americans;  and(D)  Mexican Americans and other Americans of Hispanic origin.(c)  The commission shall annually report to the legislature and the governor on the level of minority business participation as pertains to both the commission's contracts and the licensing of sales agents.  The report must include recommendations for the improvement of minority business opportunities in lottery-related business.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.108. Television Contracts

Sec. 466.108.  TELEVISION CONTRACTS.  If the drawing or selection of winning tickets is televised under a contract with the commission, the contract must be awarded by competitive bid.  The commission shall adopt rules governing the competitive bidding process.  Money received under the contract shall be deposited in the state lottery account established under Section 466.355.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 466.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs|Chapter 466 - State Lottery|Subchapter C. Procurement; Advertising|Section 466.109. Publicity of Individuals Prohibited

Sec. 466.109.  PUBLICITY OF INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED.  (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.  An advertisement or promotion for the lottery may not contain the likeness or name of a state officer, including a commission member or the executive director, or an officer or employee of the commission.(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 .(c)  Notwithstanding this section, the executive director may designate an employee of the commission to participate in a promotional event.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|