The Texas Lottery is the government-operated lottery available throughout Texas . It is operated by the Texas Lottery Commission , headquartered in downtown Austin, Texas.
91-624: House Bill 54 was introduced for a state lottery on July 11, 1991. The voters of Texas approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution November 5, 1991 authorizing lottery sales in Texas. The Texas Lottery Commission created an unusual contest for the Lottery logo: designs from a contracted advertising agency were pitted against designs from the general public. One logo from each source was placed in head-to-head competition, and
182-644: A Newsweek magazine cover with quarterback Terry Bradshaw . He also pinned Bradshaw's arms, allowing linebacker Mike Hegman to steal the ball and run 37 yards for a touchdown in Super Bowl XIII . He was selected to the Pro Bowl at the end of the season. Even though he had great potential as a player, Henderson's destructive lifestyle of drugs and alcohol began to catch up with him. During many games, he snorted liquid cocaine from an inhaler he hid in his pants. The final straw came in 1979 , during
273-601: A gross receipts tax . Article 9 provides rules for the creation of counties ( now numbering 254 ) and for determining the location of county seats. It also includes several provisions regarding the creation of county-wide hospital districts in specified counties, as well as other miscellaneous provisions regarding airports and mental health. Article 10 contains a single section declaring that railroads are considered "public highways" and railroad carriers " common carriers ". Eight other sections were repealed in 1969. Article 11 recognizes counties as legal political subunits of
364-551: A .38 caliber handgun in Henderson's apartment, along with narcotics paraphernalia. He claimed that he gave them drugs in exchange for consensual sex. Henderson had no history of assaults or sexual misconduct prior to the 1983 incident. He pleaded no contest to the charges and entered a treatment center and remained there for seven months before his 28 months in prison. He states that "Hollywood" died on November 8, 1983, and he has remained clean and sober ever since. Henderson made
455-612: A city with a population of 5,000 or fewer has only those powers granted to it by general law; Section 5 permits a city, once its population exceeds 5,000, to adopt a charter under home rule provided the charter is not inconsistent with limits placed by the Texas Constitution or general law (the city may amend to maintain home rule status even if its population subsequently falls to 5,000 or fewer). School districts may adopt home rule regardless of size, but none have chosen to do so. Article 12 contains two sections directing
546-600: A day, at 10:00 AM, 12:27 PM, 6:00 PM, and 10:12 PM Central time Mondays through Saturdays. Daily 4 also is drawn 24 times weekly. Sales began on September 30, 2007. Daily 4 is played as in Pick 3, except there are 4 digits. Players can select: Straight (all four digits in exact order), Box (all four digits in any order), Straight/Box (all four digits), Pairs [two of the four digits in exact order, which can be: front pair (first two digits), middle pair (middle digits), or back pair (last two digits)], Combo [which can be: 4-way (three of
637-594: A drug problem, and with the help of the NFL, he signed himself into a drug rehabilitation program. On June 10, Henderson signed with the Miami Dolphins , but suffered what proved to be a career-ending neck injury in the final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs . On August 31, he was placed on the injured reserve list . He was not re-signed after the season. Lawrence Taylor , said that he
728-474: A fourth round draft choice (#91, Scott Pelluer ). On September 19, he was waived after only playing one game. Henderson believed that 49ers coach Bill Walsh unloaded him because he suspected he was addicted to cocaine. Henderson made the decision to ask for help for his cocaine addiction from the San Fransisco 49ers team doctor; "Im sick, Doc, I got a problem with cocaine. It's eating my nose up. It
819-431: A house set up with law enforcement surveillance and the secretary lost her job. The 49ers head coach talked to Hendersons spouse who told the coach his drug history over the phone. As a result, Henderson was fired from the team. While eating breakfast on the morning of the next game 49ers director of player personnel John McVay called to let him know he was no longer wanted on the team and had been let go on waivers. Henderson
910-485: A large number of exceptions to those limitations. Two-thirds (2/3) of the elected members in either chamber constitutes a quorum to do business therein (Section 10), contrary to the provision for the United States Congress requiring only a majority (this larger requirement has resulted in occasions where a significant number of members from one political party, in an attempt to stop legislation, have in
1001-558: A machine; players choose 6 numbers. The jackpot is paid either in 30 annual payments, or in lump sum (discussed further below). Non-jackpot payments are in lump sum. Each game costs $ 1, the minimum jackpot is $ 5 million, and drawings are held at 10:12 PM Central time on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lotto Texas expanded with a Monday drawing, started in August 23, 2021. Lotto Texas made the Extra! option available to players on April 14, 2013, with
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#17327868047681092-477: A minor. The felony counts include an allegation that Henderson used a gun while committing the crimes, according to prosecutor Jim Cosper. He was arrested after a 15-year-old girl claimed he lured her and a 17-year-old girl, a paraplegic wheelchair user, to the apartment the night before. The younger girl told police Henderson pulled out a handgun and forced her to have sex with him before he assaulted both girls and threatened to kill them. Police said they found
1183-587: A more stable environment. Although as a senior he earned All-City honors playing defensive end at Douglass High School , he was not recruited by colleges because his career had been shortened, after having to sit out his junior year after transferring. After graduation Henderson joined the Air Force , but quit before being sworn in. Henderson was a walk-on for the football team at the NAIA Langston University . His personality earned him
1274-568: A new document in 2022 and having obsolete, duplicative, and overtly racist provisions removed) and is also the third-most amended state constitution (only the Alabama and California constitutions have been amended more often). From 1876 to 2024 (following the 88th Legislature ), the Texas Legislature proposed 714 constitutional amendments. Of that total, 530 were approved by the electorate, 181 were defeated, and three never made it on
1365-728: A player can win both from the Fireball and from the base play if the Fireball matches one of the digits naturally. In 2003, the Texas Lottery joined the Mega Millions consortium. The current format utilizes one set of 70 white balls, and a second set, of 25 yellow balls (the "Mega Ball".) Players choose six numbers; five white ball numbers, and the "Mega Ball" from the second set. Jackpots are paid in either 30 graduated annual payments, or in cash; see below on jackpot choices. Non-jackpot payments are in lump sum. Each game costs $ 2,
1456-548: A record set by the Florida Lottery in 1989. Texas joined the Mega Millions consortium in 2003, with sales beginning December 3 and the first drawing to include Texas on December 5. Though no Texas ticket won the jackpot, one Texas-bought ticket matched the first five numbers for US$ 175,000. The first Texas jackpot winner of Mega Millions was not until the drawing of October 4, 2004; a Carrollton player took home
1547-444: A set of 35 red balls. All payments, including the jackpot, are in lump sum. Each game is $ 1, the minimum jackpot is $ 200,000, and drawings are held at 10:12 PM on Mondays and Thursdays. Overall odds of winning are 1:32.4. Texas Two-Step's jackpot always is paid in lump sum; as such, it is the only Texas Lottery jackpot game not to require players to choose cash or annuity when playing (see below.) Introduced in 2012, All or Nothing
1638-565: A single section establishing the General Land Office (the office of Commissioner of the General Land Office is discussed under Article IV). Seven other sections were repealed in 1969. Article 15 describes the process of impeachment and lists grounds on which to impeach judges. The House of Representatives is granted the power of impeachment, while the Senate has power to try all impeachments. No person may be convicted save by
1729-410: A snake." Henderson's smile was described by Waters to be infectious. In the early 1990's, Henderson built a youth football stadium in his hometown of Austin, Texas. This was at his alma mater Anderson high school. Former and current Dallas Cowboys players and various members of the community also pitched in money for construction. To build a track for the school Henderson also raised money by fasting on
1820-577: Is a daily-draw game. Sales for this game (which replaced a similarly named game, Cash 5 ) began on July 29, 2002. On Sept. 23, 2018, Cash Five relaunched with a new matrix, better overall odds of winning and guaranteed prizes, including a $ 25,000 top prize. The first drawing with the new rules in place was on Sept. 24, 2018. The current format utilizes one set of 35 balls; players choose five numbers. All payments are in lump sum. Each game costs $ 1; and drawings are held at 10:12 PM Central time Mondays through Saturdays. Overall odds of winning are 1:7.2 Pick 3
1911-643: Is a four times daily draw game. It began on October 25, 1993. The current format utilizes three sets of digits 0 through 9. Players choose: exact order (all three digits), any order (two or three digits), exact and any order (two or three digits) and combo (two or three digits; combo two is the same as two exact order plays while combo three is the same as three or six exact order plays). All payments are in lump sum. Exact or any order bets cost $ 0.50 or $ 1; exact and any order for $ 1, combo (two digits cost $ 1.50 or $ 3; three digits cost $ 3 or $ 6). The prizes are guaranteed amounts, and drawings are held four times
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#17327868047682002-651: Is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys , San Francisco 49ers , Houston Oilers , and Miami Dolphins . He played college football at Langston University . Henderson was raised by his teenage mother on the east side of Austin, Texas and played football for the L. C. Anderson High School "B" team until his sophomore year (1969), when he moved to Oklahoma City to live with his grandmother and find
2093-412: Is drawn 24 times weekly, at 10:00 am, 12:27 pm, 6:00 pm, and 10:12 pm Central Time Mondays through Saturdays. Players choose (or let the lottery terminal select) 12 numbers from a field of 24. A player wins $ 250,000 cash if either all 12 numbers match those drawn or if none match the numbers drawn (the top prize has a $ 5 million liability limit on all drawings on this game). The odds of either way of winning
2184-418: Is keeping my wife up, I can't sleep. I need some profesional help but I don't know where to go, I don't know what to do." He told the team physician. After his visit with the doctor, Henderson alleged that the head coach Bill Walsh stopped talking to him which he said was out of character for their relationship. Shortly afterward he and a 49ers team front office secretary were caught consuming cocaine while in
2275-711: Is the "Chief Executive Officer of the State" and the "Commander in Chief of the military forces of the State, except when they are called in actual service of the United States". He is vested with power to call forth the Militia, convene the Legislature for special session in extraordinary occasions, to execute the laws of the State, and to fill up vacancies not otherwise provided for by law, if consented to by two-thirds of
2366-642: The Justice of the Peace Courts. Article 6 denies voting rights to minors, felons, and people who are deemed mentally incompetent by a court (though the Legislature may make exceptions in the latter two cases). It also describes rules for elections. Qualified voters are, except in treason, felony and breach of peace, privileged from arrest when attending at the polls, going and returning therefrom. Article 7 establishes provisions for public schools , asylums, and universities. Section 1 states, "it shall be
2457-684: The Texas Agriculture Commissioner is also directly elected, that is the result of Legislative action, not a Constitutional requirement.) The qualifications of the Governor of Texas is that he is at least thirty years of age, a citizen of the United States, and had resided in the State for at least five years preceding his election. The Governor is prohibited from holding any other office, whether civil, military or corporate, during his tenure in office, nor may he practice (or receive compensation for) any profession. The Governor
2548-610: The US Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges . Section 4 gives freedom from religious tests at the public and private level, and while never invalidated by Texas legislature or overruled by the US Supreme Court, it has been argued that it makes a religious test , by requiring officeholders to "acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being" and therefore would be subject to removal if it were brought to
2639-416: The "Quick Pick" option (random selection of numbers, added on May 29, 1993, the Lottery's first anniversary), the "Cash Value" option (CVO), and changed the drawings to twice weekly, adding Wednesdays. Among notable winners was Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson , the former Dallas Cowboys linebacker, who claimed a winning jackpot in excess of $ 14 million in 2000. The current format utilizes 54 balls drawn from
2730-553: The $ 101 million (annuity value) prize. As part of the cross-selling arrangement between the operators of Mega Millions and Powerball , the Texas Lottery Commission agreed to begin selling Powerball tickets on January 31, 2010; the first drawing including Texas was three days later. On April 23, 2013, the House voted not to recommission the Texas Lottery Commission, which would have potentially brought an end to
2821-526: The Commission held a public hearing, receiving comments on the proposal to join Powerball. On January 6, 2010, the Commission voted 3-0 to join Powerball. Texas sales for the game began on January 31, 2010; the first drawing including Texas was conducted three days later. Texas Constitution The Constitution of the State of Texas is the document that establishes the structure and function of
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2912-517: The Dallas Cowboys. With his Dallas Cowboys gold lone star dental filling in his mouth, Henderson expressed how important it was for him to have been a member of the organization. Longtime Cowboys teammate and friend, former safety Charlie Waters, wrote about Henderson in his book and describes his confidence and strength and a personality Waters describes as engaging: "He could charm the Fangs off
3003-563: The Governor's signature if the bill passes both chambers by a two-thirds vote, unless otherwise specified in the bill. If the bill does not pass by this majority it takes effect on the first day of the next fiscal year (in Texas, the fiscal year runs from September 1 until August 31). The largest Section within this article is Section 49 ("State Debts"), which includes 30 separate sub-sections (including two sub-sections both added in 2003 and both curiously numbered as "49-n", along with two other sub-sub-sections numbered "49-d-14"). Section 49 limits
3094-746: The Governor, being affixed with the State Seal and attested to by the Secretary of State. Under Section 16 of this article, the Lieutenant Governor automatically assumes the power of Governor if and when the Governor travels outside of the state, or is subject to impeachment by the Texas House of Representatives. Article 5 describes the composition, powers, and jurisdiction of the state's Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and District, County, and Commissioners Courts, as well as
3185-549: The Legislature to enact general laws for the creation of private corporations and prohibiting the creation of private corporations by special law. Four other sections were repealed in 1969, and a fifth section in 1993. Article 13 established provisions for Spanish and Mexican land titles from the Mexican War Era to please the Mexican government. This article was repealed in its entirety in 1969. Article 14 contains
3276-461: The Lottery replaced the Sum It-Up with the new Fireball option. The Fireball is an add-on to the Pick 3, and Daily 4 games. Activating the Fireball feature doubles the cost of the play. After the Pick 3 and Daily 4 numbers are drawn, one digit 0 through 9 is drawn and designated as the Fireball number (The fireball number is separate from pick 3 and daily 4). The Fireball number may then be used by
3367-424: The Mega Millions consortium and MUSL (the operator of Powerball, the other major US lottery game) reached an agreement in principle for lotteries, at their option, to cross-sell Mega Millions and Powerball; the earliest date agreed on was January 31, 2010. The Texas Lottery Commission elected to participate in the agreement; on November 17, 2009 voted to publish Powerball rules for public comment. On December 14, 2009
3458-803: The Republic of Texas ), 1845 (upon admission to the United States), 1861 (at the beginning of the American Civil War ), 1866 (at the end of the American Civil War), and 1869. Texas constitutional conventions included 1861, 1866, 1868–69, and 1875. The constitution is the second-longest state constitution in the United States (exceeded only by the Constitution of Alabama , even with the latter being recompiled as
3549-437: The Senate has been delivered. Article 16 contains miscellaneous provisions, including limits on interest rates, civil penalties for murder, and the punishment for bribery. Section 14 All civil officers shall reside within the State; and all district or county officers within their districts or counties, and shall keep their offices at such places as may be required by law; and failure to comply with this condition shall vacate
3640-506: The Senate. The Governor has a qualified negative on all bills passed by the Legislature, which may be overridden by two-thirds of both Houses of the Legislature by votes of the yeas and nays. Finally, the Secretary of State (who has the constitutional duty of keeping the Seal of the State) is appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. All commissions are signed by
3731-444: The State, grants certain powers to cities and counties, empowers the legislature to form school and other special districts. Texas operates under Dustin's Rule : counties and non-school special districts are not granted home rule privileges, while cities and school districts have those privileges only in the limited instances specified below. Sections 4 and 5 discuss the operation of cities based on population. Section 4 states that
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3822-498: The US Supreme Court, as what happened with the case Silverman v. Campbell in South Carolina . Section 11 guarantees that every person detained prior to trial are bailable by sufficient sureties, save for Capital offenses, subject to specific exceptions. Article 2 provides for the separation of powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the state government, prohibiting each branch from encroaching on
3913-408: The ballot. Most of the amendments are due to the document's highly restrictive nature: the constitution stipulates that the State of Texas has only those powers explicitly granted to it; there is no counterpart of the federal necessary and proper clause . As with many state constitutions, it explicitly provides for the separation of powers and incorporates its bill of rights directly into the text of
4004-464: The consent of two-thirds of the Senators present, who have taken an oath or affirmation to impartially try the impeached. Judgement in impeachment cases does not extend beyond removal from office and disqualification from public office. The convicted remains subject to trial, indictment and punishment according to law. All officers while subject to impeachment charges are suspended until the verdict by
4095-421: The constitution (as Article I). The bill of rights is considerably lengthier and more detailed than the federal Bill of Rights , and includes some provisions not included in the federal Constitution. Article 1 is the Texas Constitution's bill of rights . The article originally contained 29 sections; five sections have since been added. Some of the article's provisions concern specific fundamental limitations on
4186-534: The duty of the Legislature of the State to establish and make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient system of public free schools". This issue has surfaced repeatedly in lawsuits involving the State's funding of education and the various restrictions it has placed on local school districts. This Article also discusses the creation and maintenance of the Permanent University Fund (Sections 11, 11a, and 11b) and mandates
4277-535: The establishment of "a University of the first class" (Section 10) to be called The University of Texas , as well as "an Agricultural, and Mechanical department" (Section 13, today's Texas A&M University , which opened seven years prior); it also establishes Prairie View A&M University in Section 14. The University of Texas was originally created in the Constitution of 1858, and Texas A&M University
4368-541: The field he helped build. For seven days he slept in a tent near one of the goalposts and only consumed a mixture of lemon juice, molasses, cayenne pepper and water. Despite his substance abuse and off field issues, his former teammates have always praised his athletic ability and talent. In his book "Hearing the Noise: My Life in the NFL", former teammate Preston Pearson explained some of the physical traits that contributed to Henderson's talents. A 215 pounder with
4459-640: The first drawing on November 14 and the first jackpot won by a resident of Schulenburg on November 28. The Texas Lottery Commission was formed via legislation in 1993 to take over management of the Lottery from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts ; the legislation also gives the Commission oversight of charitable bingo games (moving that duty from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission ). By November 1993, Texas Lottery sales would exceed US$ 1 billion , breaking
4550-407: The first drawing to include Extra! winnings being held on April 17, 2013. The Extra! option costs $ 1 more per play. This gives players the chance to win $ 2 for matching 2 of 6 numbers. The Extra! option also adds $ 10 to the base prize amount for matching 3 of 6 numbers, $ 100 to the base prize for matching 4 of 6 numbers, and $ 10,000 to the base prize for matching 5 of 6 numbers. No change is made to
4641-629: The four digits drawn are identical, such as 1112), 6-way (the digits drawn are two pairs, such as 1122), 12-way (two of the four digits drawn are identical, such as 1123) and or 24-way (all four digits are different, such as 1234)]. All payments are in lump sum. Players can select Straight or Box for either $ 0.50 or $ 1; Straight/Box for $ 1; Pairs for $ 0.50 or $ 1; Combo (4-way for $ 2 or $ 4; 6-way for $ 3 or $ 6; 12-way for $ 6 or $ 12; or 24-way for $ 12 or $ 24). The prizes are guaranteed amounts, and drawings are held at 10:00 AM, 12:27 PM, 6:00 PM, and 10:12 PM Central time Mondays through Saturdays. In April 28th, 2019,
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#17327868047684732-619: The game's end on February 1, 2004, it set a world record for first-day sales (23.2 million tickets) and first-week sales (102.4 million tickets), There were 6 prizes of $ 1 million (annuity-only) and 479 of $ 10,000 each. Scratch tickets, most changing frequently, cost $ 1 to $ 100 each. The Texas Lottery is the first and only U.S. lottery to offer $ 100 scratch-off tickets as of May of 2022. Prizes have included not only cash (from $ 1 to $ 20,000,000), and free tickets (which can be used to purchase any Texas drawing game), but also trucks, tickets to sports events, and tours of Cowboys Stadium . Lotto Texas
4823-399: The government of the U.S. state of Texas and enumerates the basic rights of the citizens of Texas. The current document was adopted on February 15, 1876, and is the seventh constitution in Texas history (including the Mexican constitution). The previous six were adopted in 1827 (while Texas was still part of Mexico and half of the state of Coahuila y Tejas ), 1836 (the Constitution of
4914-424: The jackpot prize amount. Overall odds of winning are 1:71. Overall odds of winning are 1:7.9 with the Extra! option. Texas Two Step is the other twice-weekly in-house game in Texas. Sales for Texas Two Step began on May 13, 2001. The current format utilizes a 4+1 matrix using two sets of numbers 1 through 35. Players choose five numbers; four from the first set of 35 white balls, and the fifth, Bonus Ball , from
5005-409: The life of the attained (but not after). Section 34 guarantees the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, subject to wildlife conservation laws. However, the section explicitly states that it does not affect "any provision of law relating to trespass, property rights or eminent domain". Section 32, added in 2005, denies state recognition of same-sex marriage , a practice which was invalidated by
5096-479: The lottery in Texas. Later in the day, the House reversed course with a new vote on the bill. Joan R. Ginther became a four-time winner of prizes over $ 1 million from 1993 to 2010, first from Lotto Texas and subsequently three times from scratch tickets. All of her winning tickets were purchased in Texas, and two of them were bought from the same convenience store in Bishop . In the 2018 fiscal year, lottery revenue
5187-443: The lottery, Henderson responded, "Not a damn thing, and I don't start that until after lunch". He is the father of two daughters and has five grandchildren. Henderson says crack cocaine was his downfall, and that embarrassing his mother, family and friends ultimately changed him. He is now retired and lectures across the United States. Pearson explained that Henderson was a guest on his show and spoke about his admiration and love for
5278-411: The minimum jackpot is $ 40 million, and drawings are held at 10:00 PM Central time on Tuesdays and Fridays. Texas, as in all Mega Millions jurisdictions except for California , offers an option, called Megaplier (similar to Powerball's Power Play ) which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by either 2, 3, 4, or 5. Second prize (5+0), normally $ 1 million, can be quintupled, to $ 5 million cash, if Megaplier
5369-535: The news again in 2000 by winning the Lotto Texas US$ 28 million jackpot. He started a charity (East Side Youth Services & Street Outreach) and has made major donations to the East Austin community where he grew up. He currently gives motivational speeches and sells videos of his anti-drug seminars (HHH 56 Investments Ltd.). When asked by The Dallas Morning News what he does every day having won
5460-510: The next biennium; no appropriation may exceed this amount (except in cases of emergency, and then only with a four-fifths vote of both chambers), and the Comptroller is required to reject and return to the Legislature any appropriation in violation of this requirement. Section 49-g (one of two such sections numbered as such, the other -- now repealed -- dealt with funding for the later-cancelled Superconducting Supercollider Project) created
5551-552: The nickname "Hollywood" for his flamboyant play and high-visibility lifestyle. In 1978 , he couldn't start in 3 games because of an ankle injury. He returned an interception for a 68-yard touchdown (including a crossbar slam dunk) in the 28–0 NFC championship win against the Los Angeles Rams . Before Super Bowl XIII he started a war of words against the Pittsburgh Steelers , that ended up with him sharing
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#17327868047685642-482: The nickname "Wild Man" and helped him become a two-time small-college All-American defensive end . As a senior, he contributed to the team's 11–1 record and a playoff appearance. He was named Southwest district Defensive Player of the Year. He started 45 straight games in his college career. He also practiced track and field , competing in the 100-yard dash (9.5 seconds) and the triple jump (49 feet). In 2002, he
5733-429: The office so held. Section 28 prohibits garnishment of wages, except for spousal maintenance and child support payments (however, this does not limit Federal garnishment for items such as student loan payments or income taxes). Section 37 provides for the constitutional protection of the mechanic's lien . Thomas %22Hollywood%22 Henderson Thomas Henderson (born March 1, 1953), nicknamed " Hollywood ",
5824-485: The past left the state so as to deny a quorum). A smaller number in each chamber is empowered to adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent members. As with the United States Constitution , either house may originate bills (Section 31), but bills to raise revenue must originate in the House of Representatives (Section 33). Section 39 allows a bill to take effect immediately upon
5915-416: The player to replace any one digit in the Pick 3 and Daily 4 numbers. For instance, if the player selects 123 in the Pick 3 game, and the number actually drawn is 124, but the Fireball is a 3, the player may replace the 4 with a 3 to create a winning combination. Because the Fireball creates additional ways to win, a win using the Fireball generally pays a lesser amount than a win using the base play, however,
6006-415: The power of the Legislature to incur debt to only specific purposes as stated in the Constitution; in order to allow the Legislature to incur debt for a purpose not stated numerous amendments to this section have had to be added and voted upon by the people. In addition, Section 49a requires the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to certify the amount of available cash on hand and anticipated revenues for
6097-639: The power of the state. The provisions of the Texas Constitution apply only against the government of Texas. However, a number of the provisions of the U.S. Constitution are held to apply to the states as well, under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. While the bill of rights contains many similar rights as the United States Bill of Rights , it is considerably lengthier and more detailed and includes some provisions unique to Texas. Section 12 recognizes
6188-410: The powers of the others. Article 3 vests the legislative power of the state in the " Legislature of the State of Texas ", consisting of the state's Senate and House of Representatives . It also lists the qualifications required of senators and representatives, and regulates many details of the legislative process. The article contains many substantive limitations on the power of the legislature and
6279-463: The prize is forfeited. For scratch tickets, the time limit begins when a game is closed by the Commission; for drawings the time limit begins the date of the drawing. Within Texas, players must choose the cash value option (CVO) or annual pay (AP) when purchasing Powerball, Mega Millions, and/or Lotto Texas tickets when playing, instead of after winning (see below). The Texas Lottery began operations on May 29, 1992 with sales of Lone Star Millions . By
6370-512: The second game against the St. Louis Cardinals . He blocked a punt in the fourteenth game against the New York Jets . In 1976 , he competed with D.D. Lewis for the starting strongside linebacker position. He remained as a backup and core special teams player. He blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety in the twelfth game against the St. Louis Cardinals . In 1977 , he was named
6461-633: The starting strongside linebacker over Randy White , who was moved to defensive tackle . He posted 53 tackles, 3 interceptions, one sack (unofficial) and 2 fumble recoveries. He returned an interception for a 79-yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . He also claimed that he introduced the crossbar slam dunk celebration into the NFL at the end of the play. He led the team with 7 tackles in Super Bowl XII . Henderson gave himself
6552-480: The state's " Rainy Day Fund " (technically called the "Economic Stabilization Fund"). Article 4 describes the powers and duties of the Governor , Lieutenant Governor , Secretary of State , Comptroller , Commissioner of the General Land Office , and Attorney General . With the exception of the Secretary of State the above officials are directly elected in what is known as a "plural executive" system. (Although
6643-421: The strongest men in the history of the NFL (White) and me on crack. That fight wasn't fair," Henderson wrote in his book upon reflection of the altercation. His teammates noticed a progressive change in his personality throughout the years. Drew Pearson wrote about his transformation in his memoir; "Henderson was still Thomas at this point (1975). He hadn't evolved into Hollywood yet." "There were some changes in
6734-484: The subject of numerous school district financing lawsuits claiming that other Legislative restrictions on local property taxes have created a de facto statewide property tax; the Texas Supreme Court has at times ruled that the restrictions did in fact do so (and thus were unconstitutional) and at other times ruled that they did not. Texas has never had a personal income tax . In 2019, the constitution
6825-413: The team locker room. He tried to start a fight with him after White threw a playfully fake punch toward his face. In response White was hit and he retaliated by smashing Henderson's face on the floor. The linebacker made another run at the defensive tackle but White just grabbed him and stuffed him into a nearby teammates locker. "Now that I think back I never had a chance in that fight. Here you have one of
6916-557: The top prize are the same; the first ball drawn determines whether a player must match all the numbers, or none, to win the top prize. Other prizes are $ 500, $ 50, $ 10, and $ 2; players win either by matching at least eight numbers or no more than four. Each play is $ 2. Each number set on an All or Nothing playslip has boxes for quick pick and for multi-draw, where a player may select to use the same numbers for up to 24 consecutive drawings. The All or Nothing concept and format has subsequently been adopted by other state lotteries. Cash Five
7007-540: The twelfth game against the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium . While his team was being soundly beaten 34–20 on national television, Henderson mugged for the camera and displayed handkerchiefs with the Cowboys team logo. When interviewed about it, he blamed teammate Preston Pearson , saying that Pearson had asked him to show off the handkerchiefs, which Pearson was marketing, as a favor. Coach Tom Landry
7098-475: The way he acted in the way he kept his moods under control," Tony Dorsett, Cowboys Running back who played with Henderson noted in his book about Henderson's personality change. Henderson's teammate and close friend Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Rodger Staubach spoke in his second book about his teammate's ability to use the media to his advantage through manipulation and domination, and that the thirst for media attention backfired and contributed to his decline. "It
7189-587: The winning logo, a cowboy hat thrown high in celebration (still in current use) was the public design. The winner was Suzan Holten, from Carrollton . The lottery's first game was the scratch game Lone Star Millions, with the first ticket sold to then Gov. Ann Richards at Polk's Feed Store in Oak Hill on May 29, 1992. First-day sales of 23.2 million tickets sets a then-world record. First-week sales ending June 5 set another world record, with over 102 million tickets. Lotto Texas began sales on November 7, 1992, with
7280-549: The writ of Habeas Corpus as a right and prohibits its suspension under any circumstance whatsoever. This differs slightly from the U.S. Constitution, which allows its suspension "in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public security shall require it". Section 21 prohibits corruption of blood and forfeiture of estates (including in cases of suicide), extending beyond the federal limitation ( Article III , Section 3) which applies only in cases of Treason and even permits forfeiture during
7371-399: Was all just too big for him." The former quarterback stressed that Henderson needed to realize he was a member of a team: "You don't create a personality without the proper surroundings and he didn't grasp that fact." In November 1983, Henderson was arrested and charged with two counts of false imprisonment and one count each of forced oral copulation, sexual battery and furnishing cocaine to
7462-402: Was allocated as follows. Prior to the 2018 fiscal year, the Texas Lottery Commission paid retailers a bonus for selling top-prize tickets for in-house draw games and for scratch tickets winning $ 1 million or higher. This program has been discontinued as of September 1, 2018. As with most US lotteries, players must be at least 18 years of age. Winning tickets must be claimed within 180 days or
7553-403: Was amended to ban any future income tax, which has the effect of requiring a 2/3 majority of the legislature to vote to repeal the ban. Previously, the requirement to pass any future income tax was passage by a statewide referendum , which requires a simple majority vote of the legislature to add the question to a referendum. In May 2006 the Legislature replaced the existing franchise tax with
7644-399: Was chosen. Texas is among the jurisdictions that offer a feature called “just the jackpot”. For $ 3, a player selects 2 sets of numbers which qualify for the jackpot only. “Just the jackpot” wagers are not eligible for other payouts that are offered in the game though the player is required to make the jackpot choice if either set matches all 6 numbers to win the jackpot. On October 13, 2009,
7735-459: Was created from the Morrill Act. In 1915 and 1919, Constitutional Amendments were proposed to separate the two university systems, although both failed. Article 8 places various restrictions on the ability of the Legislature and local governments to impose taxes. Most of these restrictions concern local property taxes . Section 1-e prohibits statewide property taxes. This Section has been
7826-593: Was fired after asking the team doctor for help with his drug addiction. On September 24, 1980 , he signed as a free agent with the Houston Oilers . He appeared in only six games because of a hamstring injury and played in the Oilers' playoff loss to the Oakland Raiders . He was not re-signed after the season. In February 1981 , he became one of the first football players to publicly admit to
7917-498: Was going to the bathroom to snort cocaine or that he had cocaine in a vial on the sideline in Super Bowl 13," teammate Randy White said in Henderson's second book. Cowboys Teammate Defensive End Harvey Martin noticed a change in the linebacker. "That season Thomas turned into what I call a creature. He screamed at everybody, teammates and opponents alike." Henderson got into a fight with his Dallas Cowboys teammate Randy White in
8008-678: Was inducted into the Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2018, he was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Henderson was selected in the first round (18th overall) of the 1975 NFL draft , as part of the Dallas Cowboys Dirty Dozen draft . As a rookie, he focused on special teams . He returned a reverse handoff for a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown (fourth in franchise history) during
8099-635: Was inspired to wear 56 because it was Henderson's number. Henderson briefly dated Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters . Henderson wrote in his first book that he used cocaine while playing in Super Bowl 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the third quarter, "I walked to the side while we were on offense and took a couple deep belts of my liquid cocaine." The drug use did not apparently effect his play and his team did not notice or could not tell. "I wasn't aware he
8190-493: Was so angered by the episode that after threatening to waive him, he instead deactivated Henderson for the remainder of the season by placing him on the reserve-retired list. According to sources close to the team, Landry did not intend for Henderson to ever play for the Cowboys again, even though the coach was still personally fond of Henderson. On May 15, 1980 , he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for
8281-419: Was the first Texas in-house drawing game offered, with sales beginning on November 7, 1992; its first drawing on November 14, 1992, and the first jackpot won on November 28, 1992. By its first anniversary, the Texas Lottery sold over $ 1 billion in tickets. Initially sold as an annuity-only game (no cash option), the purchaser having to pick numbers, and the drawings held only on Saturdays, Lotto Texas later added
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