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(a) A state officer, including a commission member or the executive director, or an officer or employee of the commission, may not appear in an advertisement or promotion for the lottery that is sponsored by the commission or in a televised lottery drawing. An advertisement or promotion for the lottery may not contain the likeness or name of a state officer, including a commission member or the executive director, or an officer or employee of the commission.
(b) In connection with providing security for the lottery, this section does not prohibit a security officer or investigator employed by the commission from appearing in a televised lottery drawing or other promotion for the lottery that is sponsored by the commission.
(c) Notwithstanding this section, the executive director may designate an employee of the commission to participate in a promotional event.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 466.109. Publicity of Individuals Prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-466-109/
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