The policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and courier services in a hearing on SB 28.

Greg Abbott said he was directing the Texas Rangers to investigate the bulk purchasing of lottery tickets that likely enabled a buyer to gobble up, with help of courier companies, "nearly every possible number combination" to the Lotto Texas drawing in April 2023 for a $95 million jackpot to win the eye-popping prize.

The announcement came as lottery officials have faced scrutiny over a controversial $83.5 million lottery ticket that was purchased through courier service.