Title OC, Occupations Code

Sec. 2001.053. OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATORS. The department may employ officers or investigators the department considers necessary to administer this chapter. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1160 (S.B. 3070), S…

Sec. 2001.054. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY. The commission may adopt rules to enforce and administer this chapter. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.0541. RULES ON CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION. The commission shall adopt rules and guidelines as necessary to comply with Chapter 53 when using criminal history record information under this chapter to issue or renew a bingo license or to list or renew the listing…

Sec. 2001.055. REGULATION OF GAMES. The commission by rule may establish the number and type of bingo games that may be played during a bingo occasion. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.056. APPROVAL OF BINGO CARDS. (a) The commission by rule shall provide procedures for the approval of bingo cards. (b) A license holder may not use or distribute a bingo card unless the card has been approved by the department. (c) The department may set the price or ad…

Sec. 2001.057. BINGO ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) The commission shall appoint a bingo advisory committee consisting of nine members. The commission shall appoint members representing a balance of interests including representatives of: (1) the public; (2) charities that operate bingo…

Sec. 2001.058. PUBLIC INFORMATION. (a) The department shall provide to any person on request a printed copy of this chapter and the rules applicable to the enforcement of this chapter. (b) The department may charge a reasonable amount for a copy provided under this section. Acts …

Sec. 2001.059. ADVISORY OPINIONS. (a) An officer, bingo chairperson, or authorized representative of a license holder or an attorney, accountant, or bookkeeper employed or retained by a license holder may request from the commission an advisory opinion regarding compliance with t…

Sec. 2001.101. AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. (a) The commission may license a person who is an authorized organization eligible for a license to conduct bingo if the person is: (1) a religious society that has existed in this state for at least three years; (2) a nonprofit organizatio…

Sec. 2001.102. LICENSE APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a license to conduct bingo must file with the commission an application on a form prescribed by the commission. (b) The application must include: (1) the name and address of the applicant; (2) the names and addresses of the…

Sec. 2001.103. TEMPORARY LICENSE. (a) An authorized organization may receive a temporary license to conduct bingo by filing with the commission an application, on a form prescribed by the commission. (a-1) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 914), Sec. 10(1), e…

Sec. 2001.105. LICENSE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL. (a) The commission shall issue a temporary or regular license or renew a regular license to conduct bingo if the commission determines that: (1) the member or members of the applicant designated in the application to conduct bingo are a…

Sec. 2001.106. FORM AND CONTENTS OF LICENSE. A license to conduct bingo must include: (1) the name and address of the license holder; (2) the name and address of the bingo chairperson of the license holder under whom the bingo will be conducted; and (3) the address of the premise…

Sec. 2001.107. TRAINING PROGRAM. (a) Unless the organization is a member of a unit that designates a unit manager under Section 2001.437, the bingo chairperson for a licensed authorized organization shall complete the training required by commission rule. For a unit operating und…

Sec. 2001.108. LICENSE AMENDMENT FOR CHANGE OF BINGO PREMISES OR OCCASIONS. (a) A licensed authorized organization and the licensed commercial lessor at which the organization conducts or will conduct bingo may file a joint application with the commission to change the premises a…

Sec. 2001.151. LICENSE REQUIRED. A person who leases premises on which bingo is conducted directly to a licensed authorized organization must be a licensed commercial lessor. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.152. ELIGIBILITY. (a) The commission may issue a commercial lessor license only to: (1) a licensed authorized organization that owns or leases a premises where bingo is or will be conducted or an association of licensed authorized organizations that jointly own or lease…

Sec. 2001.153. RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCE OF FUNDS. (a) The commission may not issue a commercial lessor license to a person unless the commission receives evidence the commission considers adequate that funds used by the person seeking the license to obtain the premises, provide the…

Sec. 2001.154. INELIGIBLE PERSONS. (a) The commission may not issue a commercial lessor license to or renew a commercial lessor license of: (1) a person convicted of criminal fraud or a gambling or gambling-related offense; (2) a public officer who receives any consideration, dir…

Sec. 2001.156. LICENSE APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a commercial lessor license must file with the commission a written verified application on a form prescribed by the commission. (b) The license application must include: (1) the name and address of the applicant and each o…

Sec. 2001.157. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. At any time the commission, the appropriate governing body, or the attorney general may make a written request of a commercial lessor to disclose: (1) the cost of the premises and appraised value for property tax purposes or annual net lea…

Sec. 2001.158. LICENSE FEES. (a) The commission shall set the fees for a commercial lessor license in an amount reasonable to defray administrative costs but not less than the following: (1) Class A (annual gross rentals from licensed organizations of not more than $12,000)-$100;…

Sec. 2001.159. LICENSE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL. (a) The commission shall issue or renew a commercial lessor license if the commission determines that: (1) the applicant has paid the license fee as provided by Section 2001.158; (2) the applicant qualifies to be licensed under this cha…

Sec. 2001.160. TRANSFER OF LICENSE. (a) On approval by the commission, a licensed commercial lessor may transfer a commercial lessor license if the person to whom the license will be transferred otherwise meets the requirements of this subchapter. (b) Expired. (c) Repealed by Act…

Sec. 2001.161. LICENSED AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION AS COMMERCIAL LESSOR. (a) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(4), eff. October 1, 2009. (b) A licensed authorized organization may obtain only one commercial lessor license. (c) The commission may issue a commer…

Sec. 2001.201. MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE REQUIRED. A manufacturer may not sell or supply to a person in this state or for use in this state bingo cards, boards, sheets, pads, or other supplies, or equipment designed to be used in playing bingo, or engage in any intrastate activity i…

Sec. 2001.202. ELIGIBILITY FOR MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE. The following persons are not eligible for a manufacturer's license: (1) a person convicted of criminal fraud or a gambling or gambling-related offense; (2) a person who is or has been a professional gambler or gambling promo…

Sec. 2001.203. MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a manufacturer's license must file with the commission an application on a form prescribed by the commission. (b) The application must include: (1) the name and address of the applicant and the name and addre…

Sec. 2001.204. MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE BOND. (a) An applicant for a manufacturer's license must give the commission a cash bond or a bond in the amount of $10,000 issued by a surety company chartered or authorized to do business in this state. (b) The bond must provide for forfeit…

Sec. 2001.205. MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE FEE. (a) The commission by rule shall set the annual manufacturer's license fee in an amount reasonable to defray administrative costs. (b) In addition to the annual license fee, the commission may require an additional fee in an amount neces…

Sec. 2001.206. DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE REQUIRED. A distributor may not sell, distribute, or supply bingo equipment or supplies for use in bingo in this state unless the distributor holds a distributor's license under this subchapter. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept…

Sec. 2001.207. ELIGIBILITY FOR DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE. The following persons are not eligible for a distributor's license: (1) a person convicted of criminal fraud or a gambling or gambling-related offense; (2) a person who is or has been a professional gambler or gambling promote…

Sec. 2001.208. DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a distributor's license must file with the commission an executed verified application on a form prescribed by the commission. (b) The application must include: (1) the full name and address of the applicant; …

Sec. 2001.209. DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE FEE. (a) The commission by rule shall set the annual distributor's license fee in an amount reasonable to defray administrative costs. (b) In addition to the annual license fee, the commission may require an additional fee in an amount necessa…

Sec. 2001.210. GENERAL PROVISIONS. A license issued under this subchapter is subject to the restrictions under this subchapter. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.211. AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a manufacturer's or distributor's license shall, during pendency of the application, notify the commission immediately of any change relating to a fact stated in the application. (b) If a change occurs after issuance o…

Sec. 2001.212. DENIAL OF LICENSE. The commission may deny an application for or renewal of a license for a cause that would permit or require the suspension or revocation of the license. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.213. COMMISSION ACTION NOT REQUIRED. If, for reasons beyond the control of the commission, sufficient information is not available to allow the commission to determine the eligibility of an applicant for a manufacturer's or distributor's license issued under this chapte…

Sec. 2001.214. LICENSE TERM. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a manufacturer's or distributor's license is effective for one year unless revoked or suspended by the commission. (b) A manufacturer or distributor may obtain a license that is effective for two years by payi…

Sec. 2001.215. RECORDS AND REPORTS. The commission by rule may require a holder of a manufacturer's or distributor's license to keep records and file reports. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.216. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS. (a) The commission may examine the books and records of the holder of or an applicant for a manufacturer's or distributor's license. (b) The commission may not disclose information obtained during the examination except as necessary to carry…

Sec. 2001.217. OFFENSE. A person who does not hold a manufacturer's or distributor's license commits an offense if the person sells or attempts to induce the sale of bingo equipment or supplies to a licensed authorized organization. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sep…

Sec. 2001.218. PAYMENT DUE. (a) Each sale or lease of bingo supplies or equipment to a license holder under this chapter must be on terms of immediate payment or on terms requiring payment not later than the 30th day after the date of actual delivery. (b) If a payment is not made…

Sec. 2001.301. LICENSE INVESTIGATION. Promptly after the filing of the application for a license under this chapter, the commission shall investigate the qualifications of each applicant and the merits of the application. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2001.302. PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. (a) In addition to any required application form, a license applicant or license holder shall submit any supplemental information requested by the commission. (b) The commission may deny a license application or revoke a licen…

Sec. 2001.3025. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. The commission is entitled to conduct an investigation of and is entitled to obtain criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation identification…