Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the state lottery.

HJR 139 proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Texas state lottery by removing its current constitutional authorization. It would amend Article III, Section 47 of the Texas Constitution to prohibit all lotteries except those explicitly authorized in specific subsections, effectively eliminating the state lottery's legal basis. The bill also repeals the existing subsection that authorizes the lottery and requires voters to approve the change in a November 2025 election. If approved, this would end the state lottery as a constitutional entity, directly affecting Texas residents who currently participate in or benefit from lottery proceeds.