Allegations of cheating and a new lawsuit have lawmakers in Austin considering something a lot of people across Texas may not like: Abolishing the state lottery. Multimillion-dollar purchasing groups can pretty much buy big jackpots.

Clark E. Smith resigned from his position on the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) as the agency faces a sunset review and growing pressure from state lawmakers to ban lottery couriers from doing business in the Lone Star State.

Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance.

A Texas Lottery commissioner has resigned his post just days after the Texas Lottery came under the microscope of state officials.

The commissioner stepped down from his role after concerns surrounding a winning ticket sold through a third-party service.