Texas Two Step FAQS

When do Texas Two Step drawings take place? +

Texas Two Step drawings take place two times a week on Monday and Thursday evenings at 10:12 PM CT.

How can I play Texas Two Step? +

You can enter Texas Two Step by visiting a Texas Lottery retailer or ordering tickets online. In order to enter, you must select four numbers between 1 and 35 and a Bonus Ball from 1 to 35. You can read more about the Texas Two Step rules on the How to Play page.

What time do ticket sales close? +

Ticket sales are closed during the Draw Break between 10:02-10:15 PM CT.

How much does a ticket cost? +

The price of a Texas Two Step ticket is $1 per play.

Can I play Texas Two Step in advance? +

Yes, you can enter up to 10 consecutive drawings if you mark the "Multi-Draw" box.

What is the minimum jackpot offered? +

There is a guaranteed minimum jackpot of $200,000 which rolls over until it is won.

Does Texas Two Step have a rollover limit or a jackpot cap? +

No, the Texas Two Step jackpot will keep on rolling until someone matches all five winning numbers.

What is the biggest Texas Two Step jackpot ever won? +

The largest Texas Two Step jackpot was won on April 27, 2006 by three ticket holders - one from San Antonio and two from Longview. The grand prize was worth $2.9 million and it was equally shared between the three lucky winners. You can read more about other big prizes on the Winners page.

What are the odds of winning a prize? +

The overall odds of winning a Texas Two Step prize are approximately 1 in 32.4. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 1,832,600. You can see the odds of winning for each of the seven categories on the Odds and Prizes page.

How can I claim a prize I won? +

Winning tickets are valid for 180 days from the draw date. Depending on the amount of your prize, you may claim by mail or by organizing an appointment in Austin. Read more about how to claim prizes here.

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