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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 Dehn

Credit: Justin Dehn

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’s staff photo

Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships

Justin Dehn’s staff photo