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 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 officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to recent incidents involving the Texas Lottery Commission.

Texas announced it is investigating two big lottery jackpots in the state where the winning tickets weree purchased through a courier service, as the state's lottery office announced it was banning such services.

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.

The Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) announced on Monday that it is seeking to ban lottery ticket courier services after concluding they are "not allowed under Texas law." It follows the controversial sale of two jackpot-winning tickets in the state in April 2023 and February 2025.

The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and courier services in a hearing on SB 28.