Title OC, Occupations Code

Sec. 2001.655. BALLOT PROPOSITION. (a) In an election to legalize bingo under this chapter in a political subdivision, the ballot shall be prepared to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Legalizing bingo games for charitable purposes as authorized by the Bingo Ena…

Sec. 2001.656. EFFECT OF ELECTION. (a) If a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question in a legalization election vote in favor of legalization, bingo is legalized throughout the political subdivision beginning on the 14th day after the date the result of the electio…

Sec. 2001.657. DETERMINATION OF LOCAL OPTION STATUS. (a) In determining whether bingo under this chapter is permitted in an area, the rules provided by this section apply. (b) Bingo is permitted in an area only as the result of a successful election held under this chapter. (c) T…

Sec. 2002.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2002.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Charitable purposes" means: (A) benefitting needy or deserving persons in this state, indefinite in number, by: (i) enhancing their opportunities for religious or educational advancement; (ii) relieving them from disease, sufferin…

Sec. 2002.003. QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. (a) An organization incorporated or holding a certificate of authority under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) is a qualified nonprofit organization for the purposes of …

Sec. 2002.004. IMPUTED ACTIONS OF ORGANIZATION. For purposes of this chapter, an organization performs an act if a member, officer, or agent of the organization performs the act with the consent or authorization of the organization. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sep…

Sec. 2002.005. APPLICABILITY. This chapter does not apply to a savings promotion raffle authorized under Chapter 280, Finance Code. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 471), Sec. 4, eff. November 7, 2017. SUBCHAPTER B. OPERATION OF RAFFLE

Sec. 2002.051. RAFFLE AUTHORIZED. A qualified organization may conduct a raffle subject to the conditions imposed by this subchapter. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2002.052. TIME AND FREQUENCY RESTRICTIONS. (a) In this section, "calendar year" means a period beginning January 1 and ending on the succeeding December 31. (b) A raffle is not authorized by this chapter if the organization awards prizes in the raffle in a calendar year in w…

Sec. 2002.053. USE OF RAFFLE PROCEEDS. All proceeds from the sale of tickets for a raffle must be spent for the charitable purposes of the qualified organization. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 929 (H.B. 541), Sec.…

Sec. 2002.054. RESTRICTIONS ON RAFFLE PROMOTION AND TICKET SALES. (a) The organization may not: (1) directly or indirectly, by the use of paid advertising, promote a raffle through a medium of mass communication, including television, radio, or newspaper; (2) promote or advertise…

Sec. 2002.0541. REVERSE RAFFLE. (a) A qualified organization may conduct a reverse raffle as provided by this section. (b) Notwithstanding Section 2002.056(a), a refund of the purchase price of a ticket may be awarded as a raffle prize in a reverse raffle. (c) Notwithstanding Sec…

Sec. 2002.055. TICKET DISCLOSURES. The following information must be printed on each raffle ticket sold or offered for sale: (1) the name of the organization conducting the raffle; (2) the address of the organization or of a named officer of the organization; (3) the ticket price…

Sec. 2002.056. RESTRICTIONS ON PRIZES. (a) A prize offered or awarded at a raffle may not be money. (b) Except as provided by Subsections (b-1) and (c), the value of a prize offered or awarded at a raffle that is purchased by the organization or for which the organization provide…

Sec. 2002.057. TICKET SALE ON UNIVERSITY PROPERTY. An institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, shall allow a qualified organization that is a student organization recognized by the institution to sell raffle tickets at any facility of the ins…

Sec. 2002.058. INJUNCTIVE ACTION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED RAFFLE. (a) A county attorney, district attorney, criminal district attorney, or the attorney general may bring an action in county or district court for a permanent or temporary injunction or a temporary restraining order pro…

Sec. 2003.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "department" means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2003.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies only to a vessel on which activity described by Section 47.02(a), Penal Code, is regularly conducted, whether or not the activity occurs in this state. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTE…

Sec. 2003.051. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. (a) The department may request criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other law enforcement agency relating to a person who owns, has a financial interest in, operates, or is employed…

Sec. 2003.052. INSPECTION. The department may inspect a vessel located in this state, including the territorial waters of this state, to ensure that the vessel is operated in compliance with state or other law. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER…

Sec. 2003.101. REGULATION. (a) A municipality, by ordinance, may impose regulations for the protection of the health and safety of the passengers or crew of a vessel that: (1) regularly boards passengers in the municipality; or (2) is regularly loaded, fueled, repaired, stored, o…

Sec. 2003.102. INSPECTION. A municipality may inspect a vessel docked in the municipality to determine if the vessel is operated in compliance with Chapter 47, Penal Code, a municipal ordinance, or other law. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 2004.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Professional Sports Team Charitable Foundation Raffle Enabling Act. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 47 (H.B. 975), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.

Sec. 2004.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Charitable purposes" has the meaning assigned by Section 2002.002. (1-a) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 418 (H.B. 2168), Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 2021. (2) "Professional sports team" means: (A) a team organized in this st…

Sec. 2004.003. QUALIFICATIONS TO CONDUCT RAFFLE. A professional sports team charitable foundation is qualified to conduct charitable raffles under this chapter if the foundation: (1) is associated with a professional sports team with a home venue or rodeo venue located in this st…

Sec. 2004.004. RAFFLE AUTHORIZED; TICKET SALES. (a) A professional sports team charitable foundation that meets the qualifications under Section 2004.003 may conduct a charitable raffle during each preseason, regular season, and postseason game hosted at the home venue or each ro…

Sec. 2004.005. TICKET DISCLOSURES. The following information must be printed on each raffle ticket sold or offered for sale under this chapter: (1) the name of the raffle for which the ticket is offered for sale and the sales station at which the ticket was purchased; (2) the dat…

Sec. 2004.006. USE OF RAFFLE PROCEEDS. All proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets less the amounts deducted for reasonable operating expenses and cash prizes must be used for the charitable purposes of the professional sports team charitable foundation. Added by Acts 2015, 84th…

Sec. 2004.007. REASONABLE OPERATING EXPENSES. (a) For each raffle conducted under this chapter, a professional sports team charitable foundation may deduct not more than 10 percent of the gross proceeds collected from the sale of tickets for the raffle to pay the reasonable opera…

Sec. 2004.008. COMMUNICATION OF WINNING NUMBER. The winning number of a charitable raffle conducted under this chapter may not be communicated to raffle participants by means of interactive and instantaneous technology. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 47 (H.B. 975), Sec.…

Sec. 2004.009. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 418 (H.B. 2168), Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 2021. (b) A person commits an offense if the person sells or offers to sell a raffle ticket for a charitable raffle conducted under this chapter to an individu…

Sec. 2004.010. INJUNCTIVE ACTION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED RAFFLE. (a) A county attorney, district attorney, criminal district attorney, or the attorney general may bring an action in county or district court for a permanent or temporary injunction or a temporary restraining order pro…

Sec. 2021.001. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the Texas Racing Act. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 2021.002. PURPOSE. The purpose of this subtitle is to provide for the strict regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and the control of pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. Apri…

Sec. 2021.003. GENERAL DEFINITIONS. In this subtitle: (1) "Accredited Texas-bred horse" means a Texas-bred horse that meets the accreditation requirements of the state horse breed registry for that breed of horse. (2) "Active license" means a racetrack license designated by the c…

Sec. 2021.004. DEFINITIONS USED IN ADMINISTERING SUBTITLE. For the purpose of administering this subtitle: (1) "Authorized agent" means a person appointed by an owner of a horse to represent the owner. The term is limited to a person who is appointed by a written instrument that …

Sec. 2021.005. PRECEDENCE OF SUIT UNDER TITLE. A court shall accelerate the disposition of an action brought under this subtitle. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.

Sec. 2021.006. RELEASE OF CIVIL LIABILITY. A commission member, a commission employee, a steward or judge, a racetrack association, a horsemen's organization, or any other person regulated under this subtitle is not liable for a cause of action that arises out of that person's pe…

Sec. 2021.007. FEE OR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF OTHER STATE TAXES AND FEES. (a) A fee or payment collected by this state under this subtitle is in lieu of any other fee, payment, or tax imposed by this state. (b) This section does not preclude the application of: (1) the sales tax or an…

Sec. 2021.008. SUNSET PROVISION. (a) The commission is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, and except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), the commission is abolished and this subtitle expires S…

Sec. 2021.009. PROHIBITED USE OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS. This subtitle prohibits the use of state appropriated funds for capital improvements to racetracks or for interest payments on such facilities except for racetracks that were publicly owned on September 1, 1986. Added by …

Sec. 2022.001. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP. (a) The commission consists of: (1) seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; and (2) two ex officio members who have the right to vote. (b) The ex officio members are: (1) the chair of the Public Safe…

Sec. 2022.002. TERM OF OFFICE. (a) Appointed commission members hold office for staggered terms of six years with the terms of two or three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) An ex officio member holds office on the commission for the time the member holds…

Sec. 2022.003. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a) Each appointed commission member and the executive director is an "appointed officer of a major state agency" for purposes of Chapter 572, Government Code. (b) An appointed commission member shall file a detailed financial statemen…

Sec. 2022.004. RESTRICTIONS ON COMMISSION APPOINTMENT, MEMBERSHIP, AND EMPLOYMENT. (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members …