The Texas Lottery Commission reported $264 million in sales the week of the historic Mega Millions drawing.
The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
Texas lawmakers considered sports betting legislation last year, but the proposals did not make it out of committee.
A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
For decades, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has battled the State of Texas for the right to regulate its own electronic bingo.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
The Texas Lottery Commission contributes about a quarter of its revenue to education, but less than one percent to veterans’ causes.
