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Mega Millions in Texas
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in most of Texas
- Estimated jackpot
- $321 million
- Cash value $131.1 million
- Price
- $5 per play, multiplier included
- Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336
Latest numbers · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- 10
- 15
- 16
- 27
- 64
- 23
What the jackpot is worth in Texas
Texas has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $82,643,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,093,851 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $203,729,992.
Try your own numbers in the tax and payout calculator.
Buying Mega Millions tickets in Texas
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Texas. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Texas.
- Tickets aren't sold during draw break: 9:00-10:15 p.m. CT for Powerball and 9:45-10:15 p.m. CT for Mega Millions.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Texas
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Texas lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 and up can be claimed at any Texas Lottery claim center (up to $2.5 million) or by mail (up to $5 million). Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, and prizes over $5 million, are claimed at Texas Lottery headquarters in Austin.
- Claim deadline: No later than 180 days after the draw date.
- Winners of $1 million or more can choose to keep their name private, though their city or county of residence can still be released.
Details on the official Texas lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Texas
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Texas?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in most of Texas.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Texas?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Texas. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Texas.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Texas?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Texas has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $82,643,000 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Texas?
Texas's claim deadline: No later than 180 days after the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Texas?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Texas.
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Sources: Texas Lottery: Claim Your Prize · Texas Lottery: FAQ · Texas Lottery: Powerball · Texas Lottery: Mega Millions · Texas Lottery: FAQ on Winner Anonymity (PDF, Dec 2017)