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TX Occ Code § 1958.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1958 - Mold Assessors and Remediators|Subchapter G. Other Penalties; Enforcement Provisions; Exemptions From Civil Liability|Section 1958.304. Exemption From Civil Liability for Certain Governmental Entities

Sec. 1958.304.  EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.  A person is not liable in a civil lawsuit for damages related to a decision to allow occupancy of a property after mold remediation has been performed on the property if:(1)  a certificate of mold remediation has been issued under this chapter for the property;(2)  the property is owned or occupied by a governmental entity, including a school;  and(3)  the decision was made by the owner, occupier, or any person authorized by the owner or occupier to make the decision.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2001.001. Short Title

Sec. 2001.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Bingo Enabling Act.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2001.003. Regulatory Funding From License Fees and Bingo Prize Fees

Sec. 2001.003.  REGULATORY FUNDING FROM LICENSE FEES AND BINGO PRIZE FEES.  It is the intent of the legislature that the funding necessary for the administration of this chapter by the commission be collected by the commission from commercial lessor, manufacturer, and distributor license fees and money paid to the commission by bingo players as bingo prize fees.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.051. Control and Supervision of Bingo; Bingo Division

Sec. 2001.051.  CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF BINGO;  BINGO DIVISION.  (a)  The commission shall administer this chapter.(b)  The commission has broad authority and shall exercise strict control and close supervision over all bingo conducted in this state so that bingo is fairly conducted and the proceeds derived from bingo are used for an authorized purpose.(c)  The commission shall execute its authority through a bingo division established by the commission to administer this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.052. Director of Bingo Operations

Sec. 2001.052.  DIRECTOR OF BINGO OPERATIONS.  (a)  The commission shall employ a director of bingo operations.(b)  The director of bingo operations shall administer the bingo division under the direction of the commission.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.053. Officers and Investigators

Sec. 2001.053.  OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATORS.  The commission may employ officers or investigators the commission considers necessary to administer this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.054. Rulemaking Authority

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.0541 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.0541. Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction

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 of an individual in the registry of approved bingo workers.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.055. Regulation of Games

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.056. Approval of Bingo Cards

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 commission.(c)  The commission may set the price or adopt a schedule of prices for the sale or provision of bingo cards by a licensed authorized organization.(d)  A licensed authorized organization may not sell or provide a bingo card at a price other than a price authorized by the commission or a schedule adopted by the commission.(e)  The commission by rule may require a licensed authorized organization to notify the commission of the price for bingo cards the organization will use for one or more reporting periods.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.057. Bingo Advisory Committee

Sec. 2001.057.  BINGO ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The commission may 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 games;  and(3)  commercial and charity lessors that participate in the bingo industry.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(2), eff. October 1, 2009.(c)  A committee member serves at the pleasure of the commission.(d)  A committee member is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a member.  A committee member is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in performing duties as a member.(e)  The committee may:(1)  advise the commission on the needs and problems of the state's bingo industry;(2)  comment on rules involving bingo during their development and before final adoption unless an emergency requires immediate action by the commission;(3)  report annually to the commission on the committee's activities;  and(4)  perform other duties as determined by the commission.(f)  The committee may meet quarterly or at the commission's request.(g)  The commission may adopt rules to govern the operations of the committee.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 42(2), eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.058. Public Information

Sec. 2001.058.  PUBLIC INFORMATION.  (a)  The commission 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 commission may charge a reasonable amount for a copy provided under this section.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.059. Advisory Opinions

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 this chapter and the rules of the commission.(b)  The commission shall respond to a request under Subsection (a) not later than the 60th day after the date a request is received, unless the commission determines that the request does not contain sufficient facts to provide an answer on which the requestor may rely.  In that event, the commission shall request additional information from the requestor not later than the 10th day after the date the request is received.  If the commission requests additional information, the commission shall respond to the request not later than the 60th day after the date additional information is received pursuant to the request for additional information.(c)  A person who requests an advisory opinion under Subsection (a) may act in reliance on the opinion in the conduct of any activity under any license issued under this chapter if the conduct is substantially consistent with the opinion and the facts stated in the request.(d)  An advisory opinion issued under this section is not a rule under Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, Government Code, and the rulemaking requirements of that subchapter do not apply to a request for an advisory opinion or any advisory opinion issued by the commission.(e)  Nothing in this section precludes the commission from requesting an attorney general opinion under Section 402.042, Government Code.  In the event the commission requests an attorney general opinion on a matter that is the subject of an advisory opinion request under this section, the deadlines established under Subsection (b) are tolled until 30 days following the issuance of the attorney general opinion.(f)  The commission may delegate all or part of the authority and procedures for issuing advisory opinions under this section to an employee of the commission.(g)  The commission may refuse to issue an advisory opinion under this section on a matter that the commission knows to be in active litigation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.060. Reporting

Sec. 2001.060.  REPORTING.  (a)  On or before June 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall prepare and deliver to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over charitable bingo a report stating for each of the preceding two calendar years:(1)  the total amount of adjusted gross receipts reported by licensed authorized organizations from their bingo operations;(2)  the total amount of net proceeds reported by licensed authorized organizations from their bingo operations; and(3)  a comparison of the amounts reported under Subdivisions (1) and (2), including the percentage that the net proceeds represents of the adjusted gross receipts.(b)  For purposes of Subsection (a), "adjusted gross receipts" means the amount remaining after deducting prizes paid, excluding prize fees collected from bingo players.(c)  For purposes of Subsection (a), the commission shall determine the total amount of net proceeds in a manner that does not reduce gross receipts by the amount of rent paid for the rental of bingo premises by a licensed authorized organization to another licensed authorized organization if the other organization pays rent for the premises to a licensed commercial lessor.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 3, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 2001.061. License Renewal Process

Sec. 2001.061.  LICENSE RENEWAL PROCESS.  The commission shall adopt rules governing each part of the license renewal process for all licenses issued under this chapter, from application submission to completion of the renewal process. The process must require a license holder renewing a license to submit to the commission the information required in the initial license application.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter C. License to Conduct Bingo|Section 2001.101. Authorized Organization

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 organization:(A)  whose predominant activities are for the support of medical research or treatment programs; and(B)  that for at least three years:(i)  must have had a governing body or officers elected by a vote of members or by a vote of delegates elected by the members; or(ii)  must have been affiliated with a state or national organization organized to perform the same purposes as the nonprofit organization;(3)  a fraternal organization;(4)  a veterans organization that has existed in this state for at least three years;(5)  a volunteer fire department that has existed in this state for at least three years; or(6)  a volunteer emergency medical services provider that has existed in this state for at least three years.(b)  A fraternal organization:(1)  must have been organized in this state for at least three years;(2)  must have had during the three-year period a bona fide membership actively and continuously engaged as an organization in furthering its authorized purposes;  and(3)  may not have authorized a person on behalf of its membership, governing body, or officers to support or oppose a particular candidate for public office by:(A)  making political speeches;(B)  passing out cards or other political literature;(C)  writing letters;(D)  signing or circulating petitions;(E)  making campaign contributions;  or(F)  soliciting votes.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 4, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter C. License to Conduct Bingo|Section 2001.102. License Application

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 applicant's officers and directors;(3)  the address of the premises where and the time when the applicant intends to conduct bingo under the license sought;(4)  the name and address of the licensed commercial lessor of the premises, if the applicant intends to lease premises to conduct bingo from a person other than an authorized organization;(5)   a statement that the net proceeds of bingo will go to one or more of the authorized charitable purposes under this chapter;(6)  a designation of the applicant organization's bingo chairperson under whom bingo will be conducted accompanied by a statement signed by the chairperson stating that the chairperson will be responsible for the conduct of bingo under the terms of the license and this chapter;(7)  sufficient facts relating to the applicant's incorporation and organization to enable the commission to determine whether the applicant is an authorized organization;(8)  a copy of the applicant organization's most recently filed Internal Revenue Service Form 990, if applicable;(9)  a letter of good standing from the applicant organization's parent organization, if the organization receives an exemption from federal income taxes as a member of a group of organizations;(10)  copies of the applicant organization's organizing instruments, including any bylaws, constitution, charter, and articles of incorporation;(11)  verification of the applicant organization's good standing with the secretary of state if the organization is organized under the law of this state; and(12)  information necessary to conduct criminal background checks on the applicant organization's officers and directors.(c)  A copy of the Internal Revenue Service letter that approves an applicant's exemption from taxation under Section 501(c), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, is adequate evidence of the person's tax-exempt status.  A letter of good standing from a parent organization that holds an exemption from taxation under Section 501(c), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, for both the parent organization and its affiliate is adequate evidence of the affiliate organization's tax-exempt status.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 5, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter C. License to Conduct Bingo|Section 2001.103. Temporary License

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), eff. January 1, 2020.(b)  A temporary license is valid for six hours during any one day.(c)  An organization may not receive more than six temporary licenses in a calendar year.(d)  An organization operating under a temporary license is subject to:(1)  the fees authorized or imposed by this chapter; and(2)  the other provisions of this chapter to the extent they can be made applicable.(e)  Notwithstanding Subsection (c), an authorized organization that holds an annual license to conduct bingo may receive not more than 24 temporary licenses during the 12-month period following the issuance or renewal of the license.  The holder of a license that is effective for two years may receive not more than 24 temporary licenses for each 12-month period that ends on an anniversary of the date the license was issued or renewed.(f)  An authorized organization that holds a regular license to conduct bingo may apply for all or any portion of the total number of temporary licenses to which the organization is entitled under Subsection (e) in one application without stating the days or times for which the organization will use the temporary licenses.(g)  An organization that has been issued a temporary license under Subsection (f) shall notify the commission of the specific date and time of the bingo occasion for which the temporary license will be used before using the license.  If the commission receives the notification by noon of the day before the day the temporary license will be used, the commission shall verify receipt of the notice before the end of the business day on which the notice is received.  If the commission does not receive the notification by noon of the day before the day the temporary license will be used, the commission shall verify receipt of the notice before noon of the business day that follows the day the commission received the notice.(h)  A verification under Subsection (g) may be delivered by facsimile, e-mail, or any other means reasonably contemplated to arrive before the time the temporary license will be used.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 6, eff. October 1, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1255 (H.B. 1905), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 101 (S.B. 549), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2018.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 749 (H.B. 882), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 914), Sec. 10(1), eff. January 1, 2020.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter C. License to Conduct Bingo|Section 2001.105. License Issuance or Renewal

Sec. 2001.105.  LICENSE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL.  (a)  The commission shall issue or renew a 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 active members of the applicant;(2)  the bingo is to be conducted in accordance with this chapter;(3)  the proceeds of the bingo are to be disposed in accordance with this chapter;(4)  the applicant has made and can demonstrate significant progress toward the accomplishment of the purposes of the organization during the 12 months preceding the date of application for a license or license renewal;(5)  all persons who will conduct, promote, or administer the proposed bingo are active members of the applicant organization and all other persons who will assist in conducting, promoting, or administering the proposed bingo games are persons authorized to do so by Section 2001.411; and(6)  no person under whose name bingo will be conducted and no person working at the proposed bingo has been convicted of a gambling offense or criminal fraud.(b)  The commission may not issue a license to an authorized organization to conduct bingo if an officer or member of the board of directors of the organization has been convicted of criminal fraud or a gambling or gambling-related offense.(c)  Except as provided by Section 2001.104(d), a license issued under this subchapter is effective for one year.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 8, eff. October 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|