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Daily 4 Night |
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Texas Lottery drawing schedule
All times shown are Central Time.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
Pick 3 Morning | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
Pick 3 Day | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | |
Pick 3 Evening | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | |
Pick 3 Night | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | |
Daily 4 Morning | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
Daily 4 Day | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | |
Daily 4 Evening | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | |
Daily 4 Night | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | |
Cash 5 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | |
Lotto Texas | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | ||||
Texas Two Step | 22:12 | 22:12 | |||||
Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 | |||||
All or Nothing Morning
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10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | |
All or Nothing Day
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12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | 12:27 | |
All or Nothing Evening
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18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | |
All or Nothing Night
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22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 | 22:12 |
Ticket sales cut-off times
Ticket sales close a few minutes before each draw.
All times are Central Time (CT).
Game | Sales Stop Time |
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Pick 3 Morning | 9:50 AM |
Pick 3 Day | 12:17 PM |
Pick 3 Evening | 5:50 PM |
Pick 3 Night | 10:02 PM |
Daily 4 Morning | 9:50 AM |
Daily 4 Day | 12:17 PM |
Daily 4 Evening | 5:50 PM |
Daily 4 Night | 10:02 PM |
Cash Five | 10:02 PM |
Lotto Texas | 10:02 PM |
Texas Two Step | 10:02 PM |
Powerball | 9:00 PM |
Mega Millions | 9:45 PM |
All or Nothing Morning | 9:50 AM |
All or Nothing Day | 12:17 PM |
All or Nothing Evening | 5:50 PM |
All or Nothing Night | 10:02 PM |
About the Texas Lottery
The Texas Lottery has been a part of the Lone Star State since 1992 and is operated by the Texas Lottery Commission.
Over the years, it has generated billions of dollars to support public education, veteransā programs, and other state initiatives.
Players can choose from multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as in-state favorites such as Lotto Texas, Texas Two Step, and All or Nothing.
How old to buy lottery tickets in Texas?
You must be 18 years or older to buy Texas Lottery tickets or claim prizes.
Retailers are required to verify age, and tickets cannot be purchased by minors.
What time do they stop selling lottery tickets in Texas?
Sales close a few minutes before each drawing, with most evening games stopping at either 9:00 PM, 9:45 PM, or 10:02 PM CT, depending on the game.
For example, Powerball sales close at 9:00 PM, while Lotto Texas closes at 10:02 PM.
Can you remain anonymous in Texas Lottery?
Yes. Since 2017, winners of prizes $1 million or more can choose to remain anonymous.
Prizes below $1 million are considered public record and may be disclosed if requested.
Can you play Texas Lottery online?
The Texas Lottery does not currently sell tickets through its official website or app.
Tickets can only be purchased in person at licensed retailers.
However, some third-party services may allow online ticket purchases, but they are not run by the Texas Lottery itself.
How to play the Texas Lottery
The Texas Lottery offers straightforward gameplay through different games, which operate under distinct rules and ticket price structures.
You have the option to select your own numbers or use Quick Pick for automatic random number selection.
Most games offer Multi-Draw and Advance Play options, which enable you to submit the same numbers for multiple draws.
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Powerball:Ā Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 Powerball number from 1 to 26. Tickets cost $2, with an optional $1 Power Play to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
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Mega Millions Texas: Select 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Tickets are $2, and for an extra $1, you can add the Megaplier to boost secondary prizes.
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Lotto Texas: Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 54. Tickets cost $1, and the Extra! option can be added for $1 more to increase non-jackpot prizes.
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Texas Two Step:Ā Choose 4 numbers from 1 to 35 plus 1 Bonus Ball. Each play costs $1, and jackpots start at $200,000.
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Cash Five:Ā Select 5 numbers from 1 to 35. Tickets cost $1, and the top prize is $25,000.
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All or Nothing:Ā Pick 12 numbers from 1 to 24. You win the jackpot of $250,000 by matching all or none of the numbers drawn. Each play costs $2.
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Pick 3:Ā Choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9 and a play style (Exact, Any Order, Exact/Any, or Combo). Tickets cost $0.50, $1, or $5, with prizes up to $500.
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Daily 4:Ā Pick 4 numbers from 0 to 9 and select a play style. Tickets cost $0.50 or $1. You can also add Fireball for more chances to win.
TX Lottery games
The Texas Lottery provides players with both multi-state games that offer enormous jackpots and local games that provide regular winning opportunities.
Below are the main games you can play in Texas.
Texas Powerball
The Texas Powerball lottery operates as a leading multi-state game that generates massive jackpots that frequently surpass hundreds of millions of dollars.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 plus a Powerball from 1 to 26, with tickets costing $2.
The optional $1 Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes.
The drawings occur on Monday nights and Wednesday nights, and Saturday nights.
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Ticket cost: $2
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Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Starting jackpot: $40 million
Mega Millions Texas
Mega Millions Texas features jackpots starting at $40 million and growing with each rollover.
To play, you select five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball from 1 to 25, at a cost of $2 per ticket.
The $1 Megaplier option can boost secondary prizes up to 10 times.
Drawings take place on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
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Ticket cost: $2
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Draw days: Tuesday, Friday
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Starting jackpot: $40 million
Lotto Texas
Lotto Texas is the stateās signature game, with jackpots starting at $5 million.
Tickets cost $1, and players select six numbers from 1 to 54.
For an additional $1, the Extra! option can increase non-jackpot prizes by up to $10,000.
Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:12 PM CT.
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Ticket cost: $1
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Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Starting jackpot: $5 million
Texas Two Step
Texas Two Step is a unique draw game with jackpots beginning at $200,000.
Players choose four numbers from 1 to 35 plus a Bonus Ball from 1 to 35, all for $1 per play.
Winners can take their prize as a lump sum or annuity. Drawings take place every Monday and Thursday.
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Ticket cost: $1
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Draw days: Monday, Thursday
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Starting jackpot: $200,000
Cash Five
Cash Five is a straightforward game with a fixed jackpot of $25,000 per winner.
Tickets cost $1, and players select five numbers from 1 to 35.
Prizes are awarded for matching two or more numbers.
Drawings occur Monday through Saturday.
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Ticket cost: $1
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Draw days: Monday through Saturday
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Top prize: $25,000
All or Nothing
This All or Nothing game gives players the chance to win $250,000 by matching either all 12 numbers drawn or none of them.
Each play costs $2 and offers 10 different ways to win.
Drawings are held four times daily, Monday through Saturday.
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Ticket cost: $2
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Draw days: Monday through Saturday (four daily draws)
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Top prize: $250,000
Pick 3 Texas
Pick 3 offers players four chances to win every day, six days a week.
Players choose three numbers between 0 and 9 and a play style such as Exact Order, Any Order, or Combo.
Ticket prices range from $0.50 to $5, with a top prize of $500.
Draws are held in the morning, midday, evening, and night.
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Ticket cost: $0.50, $1, or $5
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Draw days: Monday through Saturday (four daily draws)
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Top prize: $500
Daily 4 Texas
Daily 4 gives players four draws per day, Monday through Saturday.
Players pick four digits from 0 to 9 and choose from several play styles.
Tickets start at $0.50, with prizes up to $5,000, and the Fireball option offers extra winning chances.
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Ticket cost: $0.50 or $1
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Draw days: Monday through Saturday (four daily draws)
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Top prize: $5,000
Texas Lottery scratch-offs
The TX Lottery has a fantastic collection of scratch lottery tickets, which is constantly being updated.
If youāre lucky, these can make you a winner in an instant.
Their prices range from $1 to $50, which is insignificant compared to the prizes they can bring you, up to $1,000,000!
Second Chance
Second Chance represents promotional drawings that offer unlucky players another opportunity to win.
To play Second Chance games at TX Lottery, you need to enter one or more non-winning scratch lottery tickets into an active Second Chance drawing.
You can win a variety of rewards, including cash prizes, vacation packages, trips, merchandise, gift cards, and more.
Texas Lottery odds and jackpots
Each Texas Lottery game offers different odds and prize levels.
While daily games such as Pick 3 and Daily 4 have the best chances of winning, the largest jackpots come from multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as Lotto Texas.
Game | Overall Odds of Winning Jackpot | Starting Jackpot / Top Prize |
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Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
Lotto Texas | 1 in 25,827,165 | $5 million |
Texas Two Step | 1 in 1,832,600 | $200,000 |
All or Nothing | 1 in 2,704,156 | $250,000 |
Cash Five | 1 in 324,632 | $25,000 |
Daily 4 | 1 in 10,000 | Up to $5,000 |
Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | Up to $500 |
Advance Play options
Advance Play allows you to play the same numbers for multiple upcoming draws without having to buy a new ticket each time.
The number of draws you can enter varies by game.
Game | Advance Draws Available |
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Pick 3 | Up to 24 consecutive draws |
Daily 4 | Up to 24 consecutive draws |
All or Nothing | Up to 24 consecutive draws |
Cash Five | Up to 12 consecutive draws |
Lotto Texas | Up to 15 consecutive draws |
Texas Two Step | Up to 10 consecutive draws |
Mega Millions | Up to 10 consecutive draws |
Powerball | Up to 15 consecutive draws |
How to claim lottery winnings in Texas
The process for claiming a Texas Lottery prize depends on the prize amount.
All winning tickets must be claimed within 180 days from the draw date, or from the gameās closing date for scratch-offs.
Prizes up to $599
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Can be claimed at any licensed Texas Lottery retailer.
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May also be redeemed at a claim center, the Austin headquarters, or by mail.
Prizes from $600 to $2.5 million
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Can be claimed at any Texas Lottery claim center or the headquarters in Austin.
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Can also be claimed by mail with a completed claim form and a copy of a valid ID.
Prizes from $2.5 million to $5 million
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Must be claimed in person at select regional claim centers (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio).
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Can also be claimed at the Austin headquarters.
Prizes over $5 million and annuity prizes
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Must be claimed in person at the Texas Lottery headquarters in Austin.
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An appointment is required for these claims.
Claim by mail
To claim by mail, send the signed winning ticket and a completed claim form to:
- Texas Lottery Commission
ATTN: Austin Claim Center
P.O. Box 16600
Austin, TX 78761-6600
Prizes over $25 claimed by mail must include proof of your Social Security number or tax ID.
Processing usually takes 4-6 weeks.
Texas claim centers
You can claim prizes at the Texas Lottery headquarters in Austin or at one of the regional claim centers across the state.
All centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT.
Location | Address | Phone |
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Headquarters ā Austin | 1801 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 | (512) 344-5000 |
Austin Claim Center | 1801 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 | (512) 344-5252 |
Abilene | 2 Village Drive, Suite 100, Abilene, TX 79606 | (325) 698-3926 |
Amarillo | 7120 IH-40 West, Suite 110, Amarillo, TX 79106 | (806) 353-0478 |
Beaumont | 6444 Concord Road, Beaumont, TX 77708 | (409) 347-0734 |
Corpus Christi | 4639 Corona, Suite 19, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 | (361) 853-4793 |
Dallas | 8700 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 140, Dallas, TX 75247 | (214) 905-4912 |
El Paso | 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 150, El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 834-4920 |
Fort Worth | 4040 Fossil Creek Blvd., Suite 102, Fort Worth, TX 76137 | (817) 232-9478 |
Houston | 13101 Northwest Freeway, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77040 | (713) 869-6451 |
Laredo | 1202 Del Mar Blvd., Suite 4, Laredo, TX 78045 | (956) 727-8750 |
Lubbock | 6202 Iola Avenue, Suite #900A, Lubbock, TX 79424 | (806) 783-0602 |
McAllen | 4501 West Business 83, Suite A2, McAllen, TX 78501 | (956) 630-2278 |
Odessa | 4682 E. University, Suite 100, Odessa, TX 79762 | (432) 550-6340 |
San Antonio | 4243 E. Piedras Dr., Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78228 | (210) 593-0210 |
Tyler | 4801 Troup Highway, Suite 603, Tyler, TX 75703 | (903) 509-9008 |
Victoria | 2306 Leary Lane, Suite 400, Victoria, TX 77901 | (361) 573-4185 |
Does Texas tax lottery winnings
Texas does not levy a state income tax on lottery prizes.
However, all winnings are subject to federal taxes if they exceed certain thresholds.
The amount withheld depends on your residency status.
US citizens and residents
For citizens and residents of the United States, federal taxes are withheld from prizes over $5,000.
Prize Value | Tax Withheld | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | Federal Tax | 24% |
Any Amount | State Tax | 0% |
Non-US citizens or non-residents
For non-residents or non-US citizens, federal taxes are withheld at a higher rate on prizes of $600 or more.
Prize Value | Tax Withheld | Percentage |
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$600 or more | Federal Tax | 30% |
Any Amount | State Tax | 0% |
Keep in mind that large lottery winnings may also affect your overall tax bracket, and you may owe additional taxes when filing your return.
Texas Lottery customer support
If you need help with tickets, claims, or general information, you can contact the Texas Lottery through several channels.
Main contact information
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Phone (Toll-Free): 1-800-375-6886
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Headquarters Address: Texas Lottery Commission, 611 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
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Email: [email protected]
Hours of operation
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
Other support options
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Use the official Texas Lottery app to check tickets, find retailers, and enter promotional drawings.
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Visit a local claim center for in-person support.
Social media
To keep up with the Texas Lottery updates and news, you can follow these social media accounts:
Texas Lottery App
You can access the Texas Lottery even when youāre on the go via the Texas Lottery App.
This app is available for both iOS and Android devices.
You can download it from the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a number of its properties.
History of the Texas Lottery
The Texas Lottery was created after voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1991.
The first scratch-off ticket went on sale on May 29, 1992, and was followed shortly after by draw games.
In its first year, the Lottery generated more than $1 billion in ticket sales, setting a national record at the time.
Since its launch, the Lottery has expanded to include multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as in-state favorites such as Lotto Texas and Texas Two Step.
Notable Texas Lottery winners
Over the years, Texas players have claimed some of the largest lottery prizes in the country.
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In 2025, a Powerball ticket sold in Fredericksburg won $893.7 million as part of a $1.787 billion jackpot shared with Missouri.
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In 2024, a Mega Millions ticket sold in Sugar Land brought in $800 million, the largest single Mega Millions win in Texas.
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In 2019, a player from Leander won $225 million on Mega Millions, choosing the cash option of $157 million.
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Other notable wins include $177 million in Mega Millions (2017), $145 million in Lotto Texas (2004), and $144 million in Mega Millions (2010).
Where the money goes
The Texas Lottery contributes billions of dollars each year to support state programs.
Since 1997, more than $33 billion has gone to the Foundation School Fund, which helps fund public education.
In addition, since 2009, more than $240 million has been directed to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veteransā Assistance.
Retailers also benefit, with commissions and bonuses paid on ticket sales and prize validations.
Texas Lottery FAQs
Can you buy scratch-offs on Sunday in Texas?
Yes, you can buy Texas Lottery scratch-off tickets on Sundays. Retailers are open for sales every day of the week, including holidays. Availability may depend on the storeās individual operating hours.
Is it legal to buy lottery tickets online in Texas?
The official Texas Lottery does not sell tickets online. However, some licensed lottery courier or agent websites may offer ticket purchasing services. Always verify that the platform is authorized before making an online purchase.
How to buy lottery tickets online in Texas?
Currently, Texas law does not allow the Lottery to sell tickets directly online. Some third-party courier services can facilitate online purchases for draw games. Make sure the provider is licensed and recognized before using such services.
Can you buy lottery tickets on Sunday in Texas?
Yes, lottery tickets are available for purchase in Texas seven days a week. Draw games and scratch-offs can be bought from licensed retailers. Ticket sales only pause briefly before draw times.
Can you buy lottery tickets with a debit card in Texas?
Yes, many Texas Lottery retailers accept debit cards as a form of payment. Acceptance may vary depending on the store. Credit cards and food stamps, however, cannot be used to buy tickets.
Are Texas lottery rules different if you play online?
You cannot play the TX Lottery online. To participate in the Texas Lottery drawings, you need to buy tickets from licensed retailers in the state.
How long does it take to receive your top prize if you win the TX lottery?
This depends on the amount of money youāve won and the way in which you have claimed your prize. Typically, a retailer will pay prices of up to $599 immediately. On the other hand, those over $600 and under $5 million need to be processed, which takes more time. Finally, Lotto Texas, Powerball, and Mega Millions jackpot prizes and other winnings over $5 million have to be processed at the TX Lottery headquarters in Austin and then paid in annuities. Merchandise prize packs are delivered after up to 8 weeks.
If you claim your top prize by mail, it will take 4-6 weeks for the TX Lottery to process it.