Sec. 466.401. TICKET VALIDATION; DRAWINGS. (a) The department of security shall supervise ticket validation and lottery drawings.
(b) If a lottery game involves a drawing, the drawing must be open to the public. An independent certified public accountant must witness the drawing.
(c) An employee of the division and the independent certified public accountant witnessing the drawing shall inspect any equipment used in the drawing. The equipment must be inspected immediately before and after the drawing. The drawing and inspections must be recorded on video and audio tape.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs
Section 466.401. Ticket Validation; Drawings
Section 466.402. Payment of Prizes Generally
Section 466.403. Payment of Prize in Installments
Section 466.404. Payment of Prize to Multiple Winners
Section 466.405. Payment of Prize Awarded to Minor
Section 466.406. Right to Prize Not Generally Assignable
Section 466.407. Deductions From Prizes
Section 466.4075. Deductions of Child Support From Certain Lottery Winnings
Section 466.408. Unclaimed Prizes
Section 466.409. Treatment of Prize Payable on Ticket Purchased by Ineligible Person
Section 466.410. Assignment of Prizes
Section 466.411. Choice by Certain Prize Winners to Remain Anonymous