Relating to the creation of a lottery game to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

SB 171 would create a new instant-ticket lottery game operated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) specifically to fund the state's child-care services program. The bill requires TWC to set ticket prices, payouts, and marketing that clearly states proceeds support child-care services, with all game revenue (after operational costs) dedicated to this program. It mandates that game tickets must display this funding purpose, and sales agents must be encouraged to sell these tickets. The bill directly affects the TWC child-care program by establishing a dedicated revenue stream from lottery sales, separate from other lottery funds. This is a policy change creating a new funding mechanism for child-care services, not a procedural or commemorative measure.