Powerball in Texas
- Next draw
- …
- 9:59 PM CT in most of Texas
- Estimated jackpot
- $440 million
- Cash value $183.1 million
- Price
- $2 per play
- Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338
Latest numbers · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- 04
- 06
- 23
- 33
- 44
- 13
What the jackpot is worth in Texas
Texas has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $115,403,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $4,222,258 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $278,699,992.
Try your own numbers in the tax and payout calculator.
Buying Powerball tickets in Texas
Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Texas
What time is the Powerball drawing in Texas?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 9:59 PM CT in most of Texas.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Texas?
Powerball 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 Powerball 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 $115,403,000 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball 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 Powerball in Texas?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Texas.
Mega Millions in Texas · Texas online lottery rules
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)