How Texas Lottery Funds Education and Veterans

Education and Veterans Receive Significant Funding

In 2025, the Texas Lottery allocated substantial funds to education and veterans:

• $1.77 billion to the Foundation School Fund
• Supports teacher pay, classroom technology, special education, and school trips
• $31.1 million to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance
• Aids veterans and their families with financial assistance, housing, and counseling

Historical Contributions

Since its inception in 1992, the Texas Lottery has contributed:

• $35.5 billion to public schools
• $280 million to veterans

Decline in School Funding Share

Despite the significant contributions, the lottery's share of school funding has decreased:

• Early years: Covered more than 10 days of a school year
• Current: Covers about five days of a school year

Impact and Challenges

• The lottery's contributions, while substantial, have not met all expectations for school funding.
• The funding remains crucial for veterans, addressing their everyday needs.
• The lottery faced financial challenges in 2025 but still made significant contributions.

Executive Director's Statement

The executive director emphasized the lottery's substantial help for the state despite the tough year.