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TX Occ Code § 2001.418 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo|Section 2001.418. Minors

Sec. 2001.418.  MINORS.  (a)  An individual younger than 18 years of age may not play bingo conducted under a license issued under this chapter unless the individual is accompanied by the individual's parent or guardian.(b)  A license holder may prohibit all individuals younger than 18 years of age or individuals of an age younger than 18 years of age as determined by the license holder from entering the licensed premises by posting a written notice to that effect at the premises.(c)  An individual younger than 18 years of age may not conduct or assist in the conduct of bingo under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.419 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo|Section 2001.419. Bingo Occasions

Sec. 2001.419.  BINGO OCCASIONS.  (a)   A licensed authorized organization may not conduct more than three bingo occasions during a calendar week under an annual license.(b)  A bingo occasion may not exceed six hours.(c)   No more than two bingo occasions may be conducted at the same premises during one day except that a third bingo occasion may be conducted under a temporary license held by a licensed authorized organization at that premises.(d)  If more than one bingo occasion is conducted at the same premises on the same day:(1)  the bingo occasions must be announced separately;(2)  the licensed times may not overlap; and(3)  notwithstanding Subsection (e), bingo cards may be sold during a bingo occasion for play during a subsequent bingo occasion that is scheduled to begin at the same premises in not more than eight hours after the sale of cards for the subsequent occasion begins.(e)  Bingo cards, pull-tab bingo tickets, and the use of card-minding devices for a bingo occasion may be sold at the licensed premises at any time beginning one hour before the bingo occasion and ending at the conclusion of the bingo occasion.(f)  If pull-tab bingo tickets are sold by one licensed authorized organization that conducts consecutive bingo occasions during one day, the organization may account for and report all of the pull-tab bingo ticket sales for the occasions as sales for the final occasion.|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. 28, eff. October 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 749 (H.B. 882), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 914), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2020.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.420 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo|Section 2001.420. Prizes

Sec. 2001.420.  PRIZES.  (a)  A bingo prize may not have a value of more than $750 for a single game.(b)  A person may not offer or award on a single bingo occasion prizes with an aggregate value of more than $2,500 for all bingo games other than:(1)  pull-tab bingo; or(2)  bingo games that award individual prizes of $50 or less.(c)  A licensed authorized organization or other person may not award or offer to award a door prize with a value of more than $250.(d)  Notwithstanding any other law, a licensed authorized organization may offer and award as a bingo prize under this chapter a ticket for a charitable raffle conducted under Chapter 2002.  The bingo prize amount is the cost to purchase the ticket to enter the charitable raffle for purposes of this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 634 (H.B. 394), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (H.B. 874), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.431 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.431. Definitions

Sec. 2001.431.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Unit" means two or more licensed authorized organizations that conduct bingo at the same location joining together to share revenues, authorized expenses, and inventory related to bingo operations.(2)  "Unit accounting" means a method by which licensed authorized organizations that are members of a unit account for the sharing of revenues, authorized expenses, and inventory related to bingo operations.(3)  "Unit accounting agreement" means a written agreement by all the licensed authorized organizations that are members of a unit that contains, at a minimum:(A)  the taxpayer name and number of each licensed authorized organization that is a member of the unit;(B)  the method by which the net proceeds of the bingo operations of the unit will be apportioned among the members of the unit;(C)  the name of the unit manager or designated agent of the unit;  and(D)  the methods by which the unit may be dissolved and by which one or more members of the unit may withdraw from participation in the unit, including the distribution of funds, records, and inventory and the allocation of authorized expenses and liabilities on dissolution or withdrawal of one or more members of the unit.(4)  "Unit manager" means an individual who is responsible for the revenues, authorized expenses, and inventory of a unit.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.001, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.432 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.432. Forming Accounting Unit

Sec. 2001.432.  FORMING ACCOUNTING UNIT.  (a)  Two or more licensed authorized organizations may form and operate a unit as provided by this subchapter by:(1)  executing a unit accounting agreement;  and(2)  stating in the unit accounting agreement whether the unit will use:(A)  a unit manager;  or(B)  a designated agent.(b)  More than one unit may be formed at a single location.  A licensed authorized organization may not be a member of more than one unit.(c)  This subchapter does not require a licensed authorized organization to join a unit.  Except as provided by Subsection (d), whether to join or withdraw from a unit is at the discretion of each licensed authorized organization.(d)  The members of a unit may determine whether to allow another licensed authorized organization to join the unit.  The terms of the withdrawal of a member from the unit are governed by the unit accounting agreement.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.433 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.433. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 2001.433.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  A licensed authorized organization that uses unit accounting is subject to the other provisions of this chapter to the extent the provisions are applicable and are not inconsistent with this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.4335 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.4335. Exemption From Franchise Tax

Sec. 2001.4335.  EXEMPTION FROM FRANCHISE TAX.  A unit formed under this subchapter is exempt from the tax imposed under Chapter 171, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 29, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.434 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.434. Conduct of Bingo

Sec. 2001.434.  CONDUCT OF BINGO.  (a)  Each licensed authorized organization that is a member of a unit shall conduct its bingo games separately from the bingo games of the other members of the unit.(b)  A unit may purchase or lease bingo supplies and equipment in the same manner as a licensed authorized organization.(c)  A licensed distributor may sell or lease bingo supplies or equipment to a unit in the same manner as the distributor sells or leases bingo supplies and equipment to a licensed authorized organization.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.435 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.435. Unit Accounting

Sec. 2001.435.  UNIT ACCOUNTING.  (a)  A unit:(1)  shall establish and maintain one checking account designated as the unit's bingo account;(2)  shall maintain one inventory of bingo supplies and equipment for use in the bingo operations of members of the unit;  and(3)  may maintain an interest-bearing savings account designated as the unit's bingo savings account.(b)  Each member of a unit shall deposit into the unit's bingo account all funds derived from the conduct of bingo, less the amount awarded as cash prizes under Sections 2001.420(a) and (b).  The deposit shall be made not later than the second business day after the day of the bingo occasion on which the receipts were obtained.(c)  All authorized expenses and distributions of the unit and its members shall be paid from the unit's bingo checking account.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 30, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.436 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.436. Disbursement of Funds by Dissolved Unit

Sec. 2001.436.  DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY DISSOLVED UNIT.  (a)  Sections 2001.457(a) and (b) apply to a unit formed under this subchapter.  For purposes of this subchapter, the requirements of Sections 2001.457(a) and (b) that are applicable to a licensed authorized organization shall be applied to a unit.(b)  A unit that has dissolved for any reason and has unexpended bingo funds shall disburse those funds to the bingo account of each member of the unit before the end of the next calendar quarter after the calendar quarter in which the unit dissolves.(c)  For purposes of the application of Sections 2001.457(a) and (b) to a unit under this section:(1)  "Adjusted gross receipts" means gross receipts less the amount of cost of goods purchased by a unit and prizes paid in the preceding quarter;  and(2)  "Cost of goods purchased by a unit" means the cost of bingo paper and pull-tab bingo tickets purchased by the unit and payments to distributors for electronic cardminding devices.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.437 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.437. Unit Manager

Sec. 2001.437.  UNIT MANAGER.  (a)  If the unit accounting agreement of a unit states that a unit manager is responsible for compliance with commission rules and this chapter, the unit manager is responsible for:(1)  the filing of one quarterly report for the unit on a form prescribed by the commission; and(2)  the payment of fees and the maintenance of the bingo inventory and financial records of the unit.(b)  A unit with a unit manager shall notify the commission of the name of the unit manager and immediately notify the commission of any change of unit manager.(c)   A person designated as an agent under Section 2001.438(b) is not a unit manager on account of that designation for purposes of this section.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.004, eff. September 1, 2017.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.004, and Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.004, eff. September 1, 2017.(g)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.004, eff. September 1, 2017.(h)  A unit manager must complete the training required by Section 2001.107.(i)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 914), Sec. 10(4), eff. January 1, 2020.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 38, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1255 (H.B. 1905), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 101 (S.B. 549), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2018.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.002, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.003, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 12.004, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 914), Sec. 10(4), eff. January 1, 2020.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.438 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.438. Agreement Without Unit Manager

Sec. 2001.438.  AGREEMENT WITHOUT UNIT MANAGER.  (a)  This section applies to a unit if the unit accounting agreement for the unit:(1)  does not state that a unit manager will be responsible for compliance with the rules of the commission and this chapter;  or(2)  states that the unit will use a designated agent.(b)  The unit shall designate with the commission an agent who will be responsible for providing the commission access to all inventory and financial records of the unit on request of the commission.(c)  The agent designated under Subsection (b) may not:(1)  hold or be listed on another license issued under this chapter, unless the holder of the license is a licensed authorized organization or an association of licensed authorized organizations;  or(2)  be an owner, officer, or director of a licensed commercial lessor, be employed by a licensed commercial lessor, or be related to a licensed commercial lessor within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, unless the holder of the license is a licensed authorized organization or an association of licensed authorized organizations.(d)  The unit shall immediately notify the commission of any change in the agent designated under Subsection (b).(e)  The designated agent must complete the training required by Section 2001.107.(f)  Each licensed authorized organization that is a member of the unit shall be jointly and severally liable for:(1)  compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and the rules of the commission relating to the filing of required reports;(2)  the maintenance of bingo inventory and financial records; and(3)  the payment of any penalties imposed for a violation of this subchapter or commission rules related to the operations of the unit.(g)  Each licensed authorized organization that is a member of the unit may be made a party to any administrative or judicial action relating to the enforcement of this subchapter or the rules of the commission pertaining to the operation of the unit.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1255 (H.B. 1905), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.439 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter I. -1. Unit Accounting|Section 2001.439. Trust Agreement

Sec. 2001.439.  TRUST AGREEMENT.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a unit may be formed pursuant to a trust agreement between two or more licensed authorized organizations that conduct bingo at the same location.  The agreement must:(1)  designate one of the organizations as the trustee;(2)  designate a person who will carry out the duties described by Section 2001.438(b);(3)  specify the method by which the unit will comply with the requirements of Section 2001.436(a);  and(4)  state that the trustee is responsible for compliance with the rules of the commission and this chapter.(b)  The commission by rule may prohibit a person from serving as a unit manager or as a designated agent for a unit that does not use a unit manager if the person has failed to comply with the duties required of the person as a unit manager or designated agent.(c)  The commission may prohibit a person who serves as a designated agent that is listed on a license under this chapter, including having been approved by the commission to work in the bingo operations of a licensed authorized organization or as an operator, from holding or being listed on any license or from being approved to work in the bingo operations of any licensed authorized organization or to serve as an operator if the person has failed to comply with the duties required of the person as a unit manager or designated agent.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter J. Bingo Accounts and Use of Proceeds|Section 2001.452. Bingo Account Withdrawals

Sec. 2001.452.  BINGO ACCOUNT WITHDRAWALS.  (a)  Funds from the bingo account must be withdrawn by electronic funds transfer or by preprinted, consecutively numbered checks or withdrawal slips, signed by an authorized representative of the licensed authorized organization and made payable to a person.  A check or withdrawal slip may not be made payable to "cash," "bearer," or a fictitious payee.  The nature of the payment made must also be noted on the face of the check or withdrawal slip.  The purpose, amount, and payee for each electronic funds transfer must be recorded in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.(b)  The checks for the bingo account must be imprinted with the words "Bingo Account" and must contain the organization's bingo license number on the face of each check.(c)  A licensed authorized organization shall account for all checks and withdrawal slips, including voided checks and withdrawal slips.|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. 32, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter J. Bingo Accounts and Use of Proceeds|Section 2001.453. Authorized Uses of Bingo Account

Sec. 2001.453.  AUTHORIZED USES OF BINGO ACCOUNT.  A licensed authorized organization may withdraw funds from its bingo account only for:(1)  the payment of necessary or reasonable bona fide expenses, including compensation of personnel, as permitted under Section 2001.458 incurred and paid in connection with the conduct of bingo; or(2)  the disbursement of net proceeds derived from the conduct of bingo as provided by this subchapter.|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. 33, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter J. Bingo Accounts and Use of Proceeds|Section 2001.454. Use of Net Proceeds for Charitable Purposes

Sec. 2001.454.  USE OF NET PROCEEDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.  (a)  A licensed authorized organization shall devote to the charitable purposes of the organization its net proceeds of bingo and any rental of premises.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by law, the net proceeds derived from bingo and any rental of premises are dedicated to the charitable purposes of the organization only if directed to a cause, deed, or activity that is consistent with the federal tax exemption the organization obtained under 26 U.S.C. Section 501 and under which the organization qualifies as a nonprofit organization as defined by Section 2001.002.  If the organization is not required to obtain a federal tax exemption under 26 U.S.C. Section 501, the organization's net proceeds are dedicated to the charitable purposes of the organization only if directed to a cause, deed, or activity that is consistent with the purposes and objectives for which the organization qualifies as an authorized organization under Section 2001.002.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter J. Bingo Accounts and Use of Proceeds|Section 2001.455. Use of Proceeds by Recipient

Sec. 2001.455.  USE OF PROCEEDS BY RECIPIENT.  A person given bingo proceeds for a charitable purpose may not use the donation:(1)  to pay for services rendered or materials purchased in connection with the conduct of bingo by the donor organization;  or(2)  for a purpose that would not constitute a charitable purpose if the activity were conducted by the donor organization.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter J. Bingo Accounts and Use of Proceeds|Section 2001.456. Use of Proceeds by Licensed Authorized Organization

Sec. 2001.456.  USE OF PROCEEDS BY LICENSED AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.  A licensed authorized organization may not use the net proceeds from bingo directly or indirectly to:(1)  support or oppose a candidate or slate of candidates for public office;(2)  support or oppose a measure submitted to a vote of the people;  or(3)  influence or attempt to influence legislation.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|