A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Senate Friday night agreed with changes to the compromise plan, paving the way for the beleaguered state lottery to be managed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Charitable Bingo, which is currently under the embattled Texas Lottery Commission, would also be overseen by TDLR.
Lawmakers expect Abbott to sign the bill. In February he ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate two multi-million jackpots that have stirred controversy. Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have also announced investigations of the lottery.
