15 YEARS = $15 BILLION FOR TEXAS EDUCATION

The Texas Lottery has generated well over $20 billion for the state of Texas since the first ticket was sold in 1992. Prior to 1997, the proceeds were allocated to the General Revenue Fund. Since 1997, Texas Lottery proceeds have been transferred to the Foundation School Fund to support public education in our state. The Texas Lottery has contributed more than $15 billion to the Foundation School Fund, and of that total, $1.099 billion was contributed in fiscal year 2012. Other Texas Lottery funds such as unclaimed prizes revert back to the state for programs authorized by the Texas Legislature. Since fiscal year 2010, some Texas Lottery proceeds also benefit the Fund for Veterans Assistance.

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