Governor directs Texas Rangers to investigate recent lottery jackpot wins
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Rangers to investigate two lottery jackpot wins that have been scrutinized by lawmakers and raised questions about the integrity of the state's lottery.
Texas to investigate lottery jackpots as questions swirl about online ticketing firms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two controversial lottery jackpots amid growing scrutiny over the role of online ticketing firms in the state.
Gov. Abbott Orders Texas Rangers to Investigate Unusual Lottery Ticket Purchases and Prize Claim in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a Texas Rangers investigation into unusual lottery ticket purchases and a multimillion-dollar prize claim to ensure integrity and legality in the state's lottery system.
Texas Lottery Commission bans courier services, Gov. Abbott orders investigation into lottery incidents
Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to recent incidents involving the Texas Lottery Commission.
'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared third-party couriers illegal.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas Rangers investigation into controversial Texas Lottery jackpots
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the April 2023 Lotto Texas draw in which a single player guaranteed he or she would win a $95 million jackpot by purchasing virtually every one of the 25.
Abbott directs Texas Rangers to investigate 2 lottery jackpots for ‘potential wrongdoing’
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Rangers to investigate the circumstances behind two lottery jackpots, saying the winnings raised questions about the fairness and integrity of the Texas Lottery.
Texas governor announces crackdown on massive illegal immigrant community near major city
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces that state authorities, working with the Department of Homeland Security, are conducting an ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Colony Ridge community target of immigration enforcement
Colony Ridge, a residential community near Houston that's been accused of being a safe haven for people in the country ...
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Texas Governor Abbott Amplifies Trump-Era Border Measures, Reports 90% Drop in Illegal Crossings
Texas reports over 531K illegal immigrant apprehensions and major fentanyl seizures under Operation Lone Star.
Texas Move Ignites High School Football Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote on X: "School choice will NOT take away funding from Texas high school football. Period. Florida and Arizona have the largest school choice programs and among the best ...
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Texas Lottery fallout: Jackpocket suspends operations in Texas
Popular lottery app Jackpocket has stopped operating in Texas amid controversy and investigations into the Texas Lottery.
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Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
The governor is also pushing for school choice, by providing tax dollars to students to attend private school — a priority of his last session that was killed in the Texas House. "The majority ...
Texas lawmakers either embrace or mock Trump and Musk's DOGE strategies, employees react to mass firings
President Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have increased their efforts to slash ...
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State of Texas: ‘A hard line,’ Lt. Governor calls on Texas Lottery to end courier sales
It is a hard line, couriers have to go,” Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on Wednesday. The statement comes on the heels of an ...