SB 3070 - Amendment 4

Recent hearings and reports have exposed serious concerns with the Texas Lottery, including allegations of money laundering and corruption. These issues reveal a system that defrauds taxpayers and erodes public trust. The lottery has become a drain on taxpayers and a vehicle for financial abuse and criminal activity. This system functions much like a regressive tax. It fuels gambling addictions and disproportionately impacts lower-income families. Amendment 4 to SB 3070 would have completely abolished the Texas Lottery system, bringing an end to a wasteful, government-run gambling program. The Texas Lottery should be abolished, and for these reasons, TFR supports Amendment 4.