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Texas Lottery Commission

TLC

The Texas Lottery Commission manages the Texas Lottery with $8B+ in annual sales, spending $300M+ on IT systems, retailer terminals, marketing, and professional services. Texas lottery system modernization and digital platform development create significant IT contracting opportunities.

$300M+
Annual Contract Spend
$1B+
Annual Budget
20%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Texas Lottery Commission historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

20%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What TLC Buys

Texas Lottery Commission is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

IT systems
Gaming technology
Retailer terminals
Marketing
Cloud services
Professional services

How to Get on TLC's Radar

The contractors who win TLC contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a TLC vendor on Texas ESBD at esbd.cpa.texas.gov

2

Monitor TLC solicitations at txlottery.org/vendors for active RFPs

3

Apply for Texas HUB certification for TLC set-aside preferences

4

Target TLC's gaming system and retailer terminal programs

Contact the TLC Procurement Division for vendor outreach in Austin

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Texas Lottery central gaming system
02Retailer terminal network
03Online lottery platform
04Texas Lottery marketing programs
05Charitable bingo regulation systems

Top NAICS Codes at TLC

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Texas Lottery Commission. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541511Custom Computer Programming Services
$900K avg →
541519Other Computer Related Services
$750K avg →
518210Data Processing and Hosting Services
$2.1M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with TLC?

Texas ESBD + TLC vendor registration + HUB certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Texas Lottery Commission's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with TLC contracts?

Texas Lottery Commission awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does TLC spend on contracts annually?

Texas Lottery Commission spends approximately $300M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $1B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active TLC solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Texas Lottery Commission as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every TLC solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.