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Video: Agriculture Commission Has Hand in Texas Lotto

Millions of dollars ride on the balls the Texas Lottery uses for its various drawings. The state Department of Agriculture helps preserve the integrity of the process as part of its consumer protection duties.

By Alana Rocha and Justin DehnApril 11, 2015, 6:00 a.m. CentralUpdated April 11, 2015, 6:00 a.m. Central

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Video: Agriculture Commission Has Hand in Texas Lotto

by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
April 11, 2015

<h1>Video: Agriculture Commission Has Hand in Texas Lotto</h1>
<p class="byline">by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune <br />April 11, 2015</p>

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Video: Agriculture Commission Has Hand in Texas Lotto

Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
April 11, 2015

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Millions of dollars ride on the balls the Texas Lottery uses for its various drawings. The state Department of Agriculture helps preserve the integrity of the process as part of its consumer protection duties.

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Alana Rocha was the director of news partnerships for The Texas Tribune until June 2022. She was previously a multimedia reporter, after working in television and radio news for eight years. Alana covered... More by Alana Rocha

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Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for... More by Justin Dehn

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