The Texas Senate has unanimously voted to criminalize lottery couriers, despite the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers arguing that they are responsible businesses that expand access to lottery games and contribute to the state's revenue.

Within a matter of hours Monday morning, the app Jackpocket was no longer accepting orders after a Texas Lottery Commission policy statement banned all courier services. Now, the app is trying to rally its community to change the lottery commission’s minds.

Senate Bill 28 would make it a crime to purchase or sell Texas lottery tickets online or through a mobile app. The Texas Lottery Commission also announced it would crack down on lottery couriers, which purchase tickets on behalf of customers,