Government Code § 466.019

Sec. 466.019. ENFORCEMENT. (a) The executive director or designated personnel of the department may investigate violations of this chapter and violations of the rules adopted under this chapter. After conducting investigations, the executive director, a person designated by the department, or any law enforcement agency may file a complaint with the district attorney of Travis County or with the district attorney of the county in which a violation is alleged to have occurred. (b) The executive director has the administrative, enforcement, and collection powers provided by Subtitle B, Title 2, Tax Code, in regard to the lottery. For purposes of the application of Title 2 of the Tax Code: (1) the state's share of proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets is treated as if it were a tax; and (2) a power granted to the comptroller may be exercised by the department. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03, eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1160 (S.B. 3070), Sec. 10, eff. June 20, 2025.