See the games ending soon in Texas. If there is a pre-call announcement about a scratch ticket, it means that time is running out to play that game. Each ending game is then given a call date, at which point the Texas Lottery will begin to pick it up from retail locations. After the End of Game date, it will no longer be available for sale. You have 180 days after a game has ended in which to come forward and claim any prize you win.