Texas Government Code 466.3052 – Purchase and Sale of Tickets
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly sells a ticket and the person accepts anything other than the following as payment for the ticket:
(1) United States currency;
(2) a negotiable instrument in the form of a check that meets the requirements of § 3.104, Business & Commerce Code;
(3) a debit made through a financial institution debit card;
(4) a coupon or voucher issued by the commission for purposes of purchasing a lottery ticket; or
(5) a mail order subscription on a mail order subscription form authorized by the commission.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 466.3052
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005