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TX Occ Code § 2051.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter F. Implementation Standards of Institutions of Higher Education|Section 2051.255. Notification of Availability of Implementation Standards

Sec. 2051.255.  NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS.  (a)  The secretary of state shall notify each registered athlete agent in writing of the availability, on request, under Section 2051.254 of a copy of the implementation standards of each institution of higher education.(b)  Notice under Subsection (a) must include a statement that:(1)  the standards adopted by an institution of higher education specify the policies of that institution relating to the time, place, and duration of athlete agent interviews conducted on the institution's campus;  and(2)  each institution of higher education has a designated compliance coordinator who the athlete agent may contact for additional information.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter F. Implementation Standards of Institutions of Higher Education|Section 2051.256. Written Request for Compliance Coordinators

Sec. 2051.256.  WRITTEN REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE COORDINATORS.  On receipt of a written request from a registered athlete agent, the secretary of state shall provide a copy of the names of the compliance coordinators designated under Section 2051.253.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter G. Athlete Agent Interview Program|Section 2051.301. Athlete Agent Interview Program

Sec. 2051.301.  ATHLETE AGENT INTERVIEW PROGRAM.  (a)  Each institution of higher education shall sponsor an athlete agent interview program on the institution's campus.(b)  A registered athlete agent may interview an athlete during an interview program to discuss:(1)  financial services and advice offered by the athlete agent;  and(2)  the athlete agent's representation of the athlete relating to marketing the athlete's athletic ability and reputation.(c)  The compliance coordinator or secretary of state shall, not later than the 30th day before the date on which an interview program sponsored under this section begins, notify each registered athlete agent in writing of the interview program.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter G. Athlete Agent Interview Program|Section 2051.302. Compliance Coordinator's Duties

Sec. 2051.302.  COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR'S DUTIES.  Each compliance coordinator designated under Section 2051.253 shall:(1)  establish the schedule for the athlete agent interview program sponsored under Section 2051.301 by the coordinator's institution of higher education;(2)  not later than the 30th day before the date on which the athlete agent interview program begins, notify each registered athlete agent, in writing, of the interview program, unless the secretary of state provides notification under Section 2051.301(c);  and(3)  ensure that the coordinator's institution of higher education and the athletes attending the institution comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter G. Athlete Agent Interview Program|Section 2051.303. Time and Duration of Interview Program

Sec. 2051.303.  TIME AND DURATION OF INTERVIEW PROGRAM.  An athlete agent interview program sponsored under this subchapter:(1)  may not continue for more than 30 consecutive business days as determined by the athlete's institution of higher education;  and(2)  must be conducted during the off-season period before the completion of the athlete's final year of eligibility.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter G. Athlete Agent Interview Program|Section 2051.304. Compliance With Interview Guidelines

Sec. 2051.304.  COMPLIANCE WITH INTERVIEW GUIDELINES.  An athlete agent shall strictly comply with the guidelines adopted under Section 2051.251 relating to the time, place, and duration of an athlete agent interview program.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter H. Restriction of Agent's Practice|Section 2051.352. Recordkeeping Requirement

Sec. 2051.352.  RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT.  (a)  An athlete agent shall maintain a record of:(1)  each athlete represented by the athlete agent, including:(A)  the name and address of the athlete;(B)  fees paid by the athlete;  and(C)  services performed by the athlete agent for the athlete;(2)  travel and entertainment expenses incurred by the athlete agent, including expenses for:(A)  food and beverages;(B)  hospitality rooms;(C)  sporting events;(D)  theater and music events;  and(E)  transportation, lodging, and admission relating to entertainment;(3)  any agent contract entered into by the athlete agent;  and(4)  any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in recruiting or soliciting an athlete to enter into an agent contract.(b)  A record of travel and entertainment expenses maintained under Subsection (a)(2) must state:(1)  the nature of the expense;(2)  the amount of the expense;(3)  the purpose of the expense;(4)  the date and place of the expense;  and(5)  the name of each person on whose behalf the expenditure was made.(c)  An athlete agent shall provide a copy of a record maintained under this section to the secretary of state on request.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter H. Restriction of Agent's Practice|Section 2051.353. Disclosure Requirement

Sec. 2051.353.  DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT.  An athlete agent shall disclose the athlete agent's name and address in any advertising used by the athlete agent.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter H. Restriction of Agent's Practice|Section 2051.354. Agent Liability for Violation of Chapter

Sec. 2051.354.  AGENT LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER.  A registered or unregistered athlete agent who violates this chapter may be subject to:(1)  an administrative penalty imposed under Subchapter J;(2)  forfeiture of the right to payment for a thing of value that the athlete agent gives to an athlete to induce the athlete to enter into a contract;(3)  a refund of consideration paid to the athlete agent;  and(4)  payment of reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred by an athlete who files suit against an athlete agent for violation of this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter I. Investigation of Agents by Secretary of State|Section 2051.401. Investigative Authority: Subpoena and Summons

Sec. 2051.401.  INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY:  SUBPOENA AND SUMMONS.  (a)  The secretary of state may issue a subpoena or summons to compel:(1)  the attendance and testimony of a witness;  or(2)  the production of:(A)  a book;(B)  an account;(C)  a record;(D)  a magnetic or electronic recording;(E)  a paper;(F)  a contract;(G)  correspondence;  or(H)  any other record that the secretary determines is relevant or material to an investigation under this chapter.(b)  If the secretary issues a subpoena or summons under Subsection (a), the secretary, or an officer designated by the secretary, may:(1)  administer an oath;(2)  examine a witness;  and(3)  receive evidence.(c)  Information and evidence obtained by the secretary under this section is:(1)  confidential and not open to public inspection, except by a court order;  and(2)  exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter I. Investigation of Agents by Secretary of State|Section 2051.402. Service of Process

Sec. 2051.402.  SERVICE OF PROCESS.  (a)  The secretary of state, the secretary's authorized agent, a sheriff, or a constable may serve a subpoena or summons issued by the secretary of state under Section 2051.401:(1)  on an individual by:(A)  delivering an executed copy of the subpoena or summons to the individual;  or(B)  mailing an executed copy of the subpoena or summons by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the individual's:(i)  place of residence;  or(ii)  principal place of business;  and(2)  on an entity by delivering or mailing a duly executed copy of the subpoena or summons to an individual for which service would be appropriate in a civil suit under state law.(b)  Proof of service of process under this section consists of:(1)  a verified return showing the manner of service;  or(2)  if the service is made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the return receipt.(c)  By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident appoints the secretary of state as the nonresident's agent for service of process in a civil action in this state related to an act by the person as an athlete agent.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter I. Investigation of Agents by Secretary of State|Section 2051.403. Enforcement of Subpoena and Summons

Sec. 2051.403.  ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENA AND SUMMONS.  (a)  The secretary of state shall refer a person who fails or refuses to comply with a subpoena or summons issued by the secretary under Section 2051.401 to the attorney general for enforcement.(b)  On receipt of a referral under Subsection (a), the attorney general may apply to a district court of Travis County for an order requiring compliance.(c)  On receipt of an application for an order under Subsection (b), a district court:(1)  shall order compliance if the court determines that good cause exists for the issuance of the subpoena or summons;  and(2)  may modify those requirements of the subpoena or summons that the court determines are unreasonable.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter I. Investigation of Agents by Secretary of State|Section 2051.404. Interrogatories

Sec. 2051.404.  INTERROGATORIES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the secretary of state may serve interrogatories on an athlete, compliance coordinator, or any person subject to this chapter, or an officer, director, partner, or associate of the person, if the interrogatories are reasonable and necessary to conduct an investigation under this chapter.(b)  The secretary may not serve interrogatories on an athlete who is not represented by an attorney.(c)  Interrogatories served under Subsection (a) must be answered:(1)  completely;(2)  in writing;(3)  under oath;(4)  not later than the 30th day after the date the interrogatories are mailed, or within a time period determined by the secretary;  and(5)  by the individual to whom the interrogatories are directed or, if the interrogatories are directed to an entity, by an authorized representative of the entity.(d)  If the answers to interrogatories served under Subsection (a) disclose a violation of this chapter, the secretary shall take disciplinary action as provided by Section 2051.405.(e)  The interrogatories and answers to the interrogatories are:(1)  confidential and not open to public inspection, except by a court order;  and(2)  exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.(f)  The secretary may disclose confidential information to a governmental authority or a quasi-governmental authority.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter I. Investigation of Agents by Secretary of State|Section 2051.405. Disciplinary Procedures; Injunctions

Sec. 2051.405.  DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES;  INJUNCTIONS.  (a)  If the secretary of state determines that a person has violated this chapter, the secretary shall:(1)  refer the violation to the attorney general for prosecution;  and(2)  take appropriate disciplinary action, including:(A)  denying an application for registration;  or(B)  suspending or revoking a certificate of registration.(b)  If the secretary determines that a person is violating or is threatening to violate this chapter, the secretary or the attorney general may file suit in district court in Travis County to enjoin the violation or threatened violation.(c)  Judicial review of a denial, suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action taken under Subsection (a) is by trial de novo and is subject to Section 2001.173, Government Code.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.451. Administrative Penalty

Sec. 2051.451.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  If the secretary of state determines that a person regulated under this chapter has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter in a manner that constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under Section 2051.405, the secretary may assess an administrative penalty against the person as provided by this subchapter.(b)  The secretary shall determine the amount of a penalty assessed under Subsection (a), except that the amount may not exceed:(1)  $50,000 for a violation of Section 2051.351(a)(7) or (14); or(2)  $25,000 for any other violation.(c)  In determining the amount of a penalty under Subsection (b), the secretary shall consider the seriousness of the violation.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.452. Investigation and Preliminary Report

Sec. 2051.452.  INVESTIGATION AND PRELIMINARY REPORT.  (a)  If, after examining a possible violation, including facts relating to the violation, the secretary of state determines that a person has committed a violation of this chapter, the secretary shall issue a preliminary report stating:(1)  the facts on which the determination is based;  and(2)  that an administrative penalty will be imposed, including the amount of the penalty.(b)  The secretary shall, not later than the 10th day after the date a preliminary report is issued under Subsection (a), send to the person who is the subject of the report:(1)  a copy of the report;  and(2)  notice that the person may request a hearing under Section 2051.453.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.453. Payment or Request for Hearing

Sec. 2051.453.  PAYMENT OR REQUEST FOR HEARING.  (a)  A person who is the subject of a preliminary report issued under Section 2051.452 shall, not later than the 20th day after the date the report is sent:(1)  pay the administrative penalty to the secretary of state;  or(2)  request in writing from the secretary a hearing relating to:(A)  the alleged violation;  or(B)  the amount of the penalty.(b)  A person who fails to pay the penalty or request a hearing as required by Subsection (a) waives the right to request a hearing under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.454. Hearing

Sec. 2051.454.  HEARING.  (a)  If the secretary of state determines at a hearing conducted under Chapter 2001, Government Code, that a person has violated this chapter, the secretary shall:(1)  notify the person in writing of:(A)  the secretary's findings;  and(B)  the amount of the administrative penalty;  and(2)  enter an order requiring the person to pay the penalty.(b)  A person shall, not later than the 30th day after receiving notice under Subsection (a):(1)  pay the penalty to the secretary;  or(2)  forward the penalty to the secretary for deposit in an escrow account and request judicial review of:(A)  the secretary's findings;  or(B)  the amount of the penalty.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.455. Judicial Review

Sec. 2051.455.  JUDICIAL REVIEW.  If judicial review requested under Section 2051.454 reveals that a person has not violated this chapter or that the administrative penalty assessed against a person should be reduced, the secretary of state shall, not later than the 30th day after the date the judicial determination becomes final, return the appropriate amount of the penalty to the person.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.456. Recovery of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 2051.456.  RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  On request by the secretary of state, the attorney general may file suit against a person to recover a penalty assessed under Section 2051.451.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.457 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty|Section 2051.457. Failure to Pay Administrative Penalty

Sec. 2051.457.  FAILURE TO PAY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  If an athlete agent fails to pay the administrative penalty and does not request a hearing as provided by Section 2051.453, the secretary of state may revoke the agent's certificate of registration, refuse to renew the agent's certificate of registration, or refuse to issue a certificate of registration to the agent.(b)  If, after a hearing, an athlete agent fails to pay the administrative penalty as required by Section 2051.454, the secretary of state may revoke the agent's certificate of registration, refuse to renew the agent's certificate of registration, or refuse to issue a certificate of registration to the agent.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter K. Criminal Penalty|Section 2051.501. Criminal Offense

Sec. 2051.501.  CRIMINAL OFFENSE.  (a)  An athlete agent commits an offense if the agent intentionally or knowingly violates this chapter or a rule under this chapter.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.(c)  An offense under this section committed by an athlete agent who intentionally or knowingly violates Section 2051.351(a)(7) or (14) is a third degree felony.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter K. Criminal Penalty|Section 2051.502. Notice of Criminal Offense

Sec. 2051.502.  NOTICE OF CRIMINAL OFFENSE.  The secretary of state shall send notice of an athlete agent's conviction of an offense under Section 2051.501 to each national professional sports association that has certified the agent.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter L. Civil Liability|Section 2051.551. Civil Suit

Sec. 2051.551.  CIVIL SUIT.  (a)  An institution of higher education adversely affected by an athlete agent's violation of this chapter may file suit against the athlete agent for damages.(a-1)  An athlete adversely affected by an athlete agent's violation of Section 2051.351(a)(7) or (14) may file suit against the athlete agent for damages.(b)  A cause of action under Subsection (a) does not accrue until the educational institution discovers or by the exercise of reasonable diligence would have discovered the violation by the athlete agent.(c)  Any liability of the athlete agent under this section is several and not joint.(d)  This chapter does not restrict the rights, remedies, or defense of any person under any other law.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2011.|