SB 86
bill reshuffling the lottery advisory committee
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to the composition of the lottery advisory committee.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Interest group reps out, individuals in. Plus law enforcement, legal or financial experts.
The bill changes who sits on the lottery advisory committee that the state commission must set up to advise on the lottery. It swaps representatives of interest groups and entities for individuals, adds a new seat type for people with law enforcement, legal or financial expertise, and repeals subsection (b) of the existing section, whose text is not shown in this copy. On the ground, the commission must fill the committee with a mix that now includes those expert members, starting immediately with a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2027.
Receipt
The receipt
90R-SB86 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to the composition of the lottery advisory committee.
WHAT IT DOES
Interest group reps out, individuals in. Plus law enforcement, legal or financial experts.
The bill changes who sits on the lottery advisory committee that the state commission must set up to advise on the lottery. It swaps representatives of interest groups and entities for individuals, adds a new seat type for people with law enforcement, legal or financial expertise, and repeals subsection (b) of the existing section, whose text is not shown in this copy. On the ground, the commission must fill the committee with a mix that now includes those expert members, starting immediately with a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2027.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Killam Development Ltd.$72,700.00
Killam Development Ltd.
$72,700.00
- Cash
- $10,000.00
- Paid by others
- $62,700.00
- Total
- $72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$60,000.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Killam Development Ltd.
$72,700.00
- Cash
- $10,000.00
- Paid by others
- $62,700.00
- Total
- $72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
Amusements, Games, Sports
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
Text
The text as introduced · 196 words
90R5728 ADM-F By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 86 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the composition of the lottery advisory committee. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 51.217(a), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The commission shall establish a lottery advisory committee to provide external expertise on the lottery. The commission shall appoint to the advisory committee members who represent a balance of interests, including [ representatives of ]: (1) members of the public; (2) licensed sales agents; (3) individuals [ interest groups ] with divergent viewpoints on the lottery and lottery operations; [ and ] (4) individuals [ entities ] associated with or benefiting from the lottery's contributions to this state ; and (5) individuals with relevant law enforcement, legal, or financial expertise . SECTION 2. Section 51.217(b), Occupations Code, is repealed. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.