: Retailers typically accept cash or debit cards . Credit cards are strictly prohibited for lottery purchases in Texas.
Since online sales are prohibited, players must purchase tickets using the following methods:
: You must visit a licensed Texas Lottery retailer to buy physical tickets.
: The Official Texas Lottery App is still available but only for non-purchase tasks like scanning tickets to check for winners, viewing current jackpots, and locating nearby retailers. Warning Against Scams
: In April 2025, the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) unanimously voted to ban third-party courier services.
: Following the commission's vote, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation that officially outlawed the purchase or sale of lottery tickets via the internet or mobile applications, making violations a class A misdemeanor.
As of 2026, or through third-party mobile apps. While third-party courier services previously operated in the state, a ban on these services went into effect in early 2025, and subsequent legislation officially abolished the use of any online or mobile platforms for ticket sales. Key Legal Status & Updates
