Did you know that the most commonly picked Texas lotto number is 26 while the least popular is 52? With that little factoid under your belt, it’s time to jump into the basics of the Texas lottery. Knowing all that the Texas state lottery has to offer can help you clear through the variety and select a playstyle that works for you. What You Should Know About the Texas State Lottery The Texas lottery first began in 1992, May 29 to be exact.  While over half of all ticket sales are used to pay winners of the lottery, not all