A representative of one of the courier companies told the Texas Lottery Commission that a state regulation is needed, not a statewide ban.

Unanimous passage in the Senate comes after top Texas officials say the third-party services undermine trust in the lottery.

The Texas Senate on Thursday passed a bill to ban the use of courier services that facilitate the sale of Texas Lottery tickets. Senate Bill 28 by Republican Sen. Bob Hall of Edgewood was approved 31-0 amid concerns that couriers have hurt the lottery’s reputation.

An industry trade group said SB 28, which bans lottery courier companies, is an overreaction to comparatively rare practices within the industry.

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On Thursday, the Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill to ban courier services from purchasing lottery tickets on behalf of customers. This legislation was prompted by a recent controversy surrounding an $83 million jackpot.

AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.

Eight days after the Texas Lottery Commission said they banned lottery couriers, at least two jackpots and Lotto.com are still taking orders in Texas.