How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Texas?

You must be 18 or older to buy a Texas lottery ticket.

How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Texas?

180 days, per the lottery's published rules.

Online, app and courier sales are prohibited under SB 3070 (2025).

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By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Online. Online, app and courier sales are prohibited under SB 3070 (2025).
Where the money goes. Public education.

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Texas state lottery, now run by TDLR; online, app and courier sales are banned.

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How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Texas?: You must be 18 or older to buy a Texas lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Texas?: 180 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Texas?: Online, app and courier sales are prohibited under SB 3070 (2025).

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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