Texas Lottery wins under investigation by Texas Rangers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two recent wins that have caught the attention of state officials.
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
Texas Lottery Commission moves to ban couriers after controversial win
The Texas Lottery Commission announced Monday morning that it is moving to ban courier companies days after Texas Lottery Commissioner Clark Smith resigned amid growing pressure from top Texas lawmakers who are investigating the system.
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.
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns as agency faces legislative scrutiny
Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance.
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 lottery commissioner resigns amid allegations against agency
Clark E. Smith resigned from his position on the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) as the agency faces a sunset review and growing pressure from state lawmakers to ban lottery couriers from doing business in the Lone Star State.
Gov. Greg Abbott awards Austin-based Silicon Labs $23.25M in Texas CHIPS Act funding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott awarded $23.25 million to Austin-based Silicon Labs on Wednesday as part of the state's Semiconductor ...
Report: 100-plus have died in car chases related to Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star
Victims include two minors, according to a recent report by Humans Rights Watch, which found that 106 people have died as a ...
'Unleash education freedom': Activist Riley Gaines in Austin to support school choice bill
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott is getting some high-profile support in his push to get school choice across the finish line.
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Governor Abbott Advocates for School Choice, Vows to Preserve Public Education Funding at Austin Policy Summit
Governor Abbott discusses and clarifies school choice at a Texas policy summit, addressing opponents' claims and advocating ...
It's your vote, your tax bill. Why doesn't Gov. Abbott trust majority to decide? | Opinion
Requiring at least two-thirds support makes anything harder to pass. But it also sends a message to Texans that they can't be ...
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Colony Ridge, Texas, targeted in immigration operation
Gov. Abbott said that Texas DPS troopers and special agents were assisting Homeland Security Investigations with the operation in the community north of Houston.
As dangerous cold threatens Texas, Greg Abbott urges caution but says power grid is ready
Gov. Greg Abbott says the power grid appears ready to handle weather that could bring, for parts of the state, the coldest ...
'Call me a liar to my face': Texas Gov. Abbott, Rep. Hinojosa spar over school vouchers
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has made enacting a "school choice" plan his top priority for 2025. But an Austin Democrat is ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says vouchers could lead to less funding for public schools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for lawmakers to pass a $1 billion voucher program that would create state-funded ...
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National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill
Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of ...