Relating to the abolishment of the state lottery.

SB 1988 schedules the expiration of Texas' state lottery commission by September 1, 2029, unless the legislature extends its existence under the Sunset Act. The bill amends state code to prohibit individuals with financial ties to lottery or bingo industries (including ownership, employment, or lobbying) from serving on the commission or in certain exempt roles. It also restricts commission members from accepting employment or winnings from lottery operations. This legislation directly affects the Texas Lottery Commission and its members, setting a clear end date for its current structure without immediately eliminating lottery games. The bill focuses on procedural changes to phase out the commission's oversight role.