Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that the Texas Rangers would investigate two cases of possible foul play concerning the Texas Lottery. Abbott’s office said in a release that a courier service purchased a winning $83.

The Texas Lottery winnings being questioned have centered on the idea of bulk purchases of tickets through courier services.

Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared third-party couriers illegal.

Texas announced it is investigating two big lottery jackpots in the state where the winning tickets weree purchased through a courier service, as the state's lottery office announced it was banning such services.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a Texas Rangers investigation into unusual lottery ticket purchases and a multimillion-dollar prize claim to ensure integrity and legality in the state's lottery system.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation came after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to look into the two lottery jackpots.

Lawmakers and state authorities are scrutinizing the Texas Lottery after online ticketing systems may have given an unfair advantage to winners of two multimillion-dollar jackpots. Why it matters: Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday opened an investigation into two "suspicious and possibly unlawful" lotto wins by third-party courier services.

Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to recent incidents involving the Texas Lottery Commission.

On Tuesday morning, the Texas House Committee on Public Education are meeting in front of a dozens of public education advocates to discuss their bill to establish an education savings account (ESA) program -- commonly referred to as school choice by supporters,

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two major lottery drawings in Texas that put nearly $180 million in the pockets of winning ticket holders have set off widening state investigations over concern that ticket sellers and buyers may have exploited the rules. The Texas ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced that he was directing Texas Rangers to investigate both lottery drawings. In the recent $83.5 million lottery win, the winning ticket was purchased ...