The Texas Lottery explicitly warns players not to buy tickets from any website or app claiming to sell them online. Any such service is operating in violation of state law and may be part of a fraudulent scheme. FAQ - Texas Lottery

: In April 2025, the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) unanimously voted to ban third-party courier services.

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