Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 28: Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses.

Passed one chamber Last action May 6, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

SB 28 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. Primary sponsor: Bob Hall (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Cook, Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Hall (Republican); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; and 15 more. 11 co-sponsors.