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TX Occ Code § 2001.656 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter N. Elections|Section 2001.656. Effect of Election

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 election is officially declared, except as otherwise provided as to a part of the political subdivision for which Section 2001.657 requires a contrary status.(b)  If a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question in a prohibitory election vote in favor of prohibition, bingo is prohibited throughout the political subdivision beginning on the 14th day after the date the result of the election is officially declared, except as otherwise provided as to a part of the political subdivision for which Section 2001.657 requires a contrary status.(c)  If a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question in a legalization election do not favor legalization, or if a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question in a prohibitory election do not favor prohibition, the election has no effect on the status under this chapter of the political subdivision in which the election is held.(d)  The governing body of a political subdivision in which a bingo election has been held shall not later than the 14th day after the date of the election give written notification to the commission of the results of the election.  If as a result of the election bingo is legalized in the political subdivision, the governing body shall furnish the commission with a map prepared by the governing body indicating the boundaries of the political subdivision in which bingo may be conducted.|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. 40, eff. October 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2001.657 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2001 - Bingo|Subchapter N. Elections|Section 2001.657. Determination of Local Option Status

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)  To the extent that the results of local option elections held by different types of political subdivisions conflict with regard to the same territory, the relative dates of the elections are of no consequence and the following rules apply:(1)  the status of an area as determined by a municipal election prevails over a contrary status as determined by a justice precinct or county election;  and(2)  the status of an area as determined by a justice precinct election prevails over the contrary status of the area as determined by a county election.(d)  If two or more local option elections held at the justice precinct level apply to the same territory, the most recent election prevails.(e)  If a municipality has established a status by a municipal election, territory annexed to the municipality after that status is established assumes the status under this chapter of the rest of the municipality.  Territory detached from the municipality assumes the status the territory would have had if it had never been a part of the municipality.  If the detached territory is added to another municipality that has established a status by a municipal election, the territory assumes the status of the municipality to which it is added.(f)  The addition of territory to or detachment of territory from a justice precinct does not affect the status under this chapter of the added or detached territory, except that in a county with a population of more than 3.3 million the added or detached territory assumes the status of the justice precinct of which it becomes a part.  The abolition of a justice precinct does not affect the status under this chapter of the territory formerly within the justice precinct.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 115, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2002.001. Short Title

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2002.002. Definitions

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, suffering, or distress;(iii)  contributing to their physical well-being;(iv)  assisting them in establishing themselves in life as worthy and useful citizens;  or(v)  increasing their comprehension of and devotion to the principles on which this nation was founded and enhancing their loyalty to their government;(B)  initiating, performing, or fostering worthy public works in this state;  or(C)  enabling or furthering the erection or maintenance of public structures in this state.(1-a)  "Money" means coins, paper currency, or a negotiable instrument that represents and is readily convertible to coins or paper currency.(2)  "Qualified organization" means a qualified religious society, qualified volunteer fire department, qualified volunteer emergency medical service, or qualified nonprofit organization.(3)  "Qualified religious society" means a church, synagogue, or other organization or association organized primarily for religious purposes that:(A)  has been in existence in this state for at least 10 years;  and(B)  does not distribute any of its income to its members, officers, or governing body, other than as reasonable compensation for services or for reimbursement of expenses.(4)  "Qualified volunteer emergency medical service" means an association that:(A)  is organized primarily to provide and actively provides emergency medical, rescue, or ambulance services;(B)  does not pay its members compensation other than nominal compensation;  and(C)  does not distribute any of its income to its members, officers, or governing body other than for reimbursement of expenses.(5)  "Qualified volunteer fire department" means an association that:(A)  operates fire-fighting equipment;(B)  is organized primarily to provide and actively provides fire-fighting services;(C)  does not pay its members compensation other than nominal compensation;  and(D)  does not distribute any of its income to its members, officers, or governing body, other than for reimbursement of expenses.(6)  "Raffle" means the award of one or more prizes by chance at a single occasion among a single pool or group of persons who have paid or promised a thing of value for a ticket that represents a chance to win a prize.(7)  "Reverse raffle" means a raffle in which the last ticket or tickets drawn are considered the winning tickets.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 929 (H.B. 541), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 659), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2002.004. Imputed Actions of Organization

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. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2002.005. Applicability

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.051. Raffle Authorized

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.052. Time and Frequency Restrictions

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 which the organization has previously awarded prizes in four other raffles.  For purposes of this subsection, a raffle conducted in a preceding calendar year for which a prize or prizes are awarded on a later date set in accordance with Subsection (e) that occurs in a subsequent calendar year is not included in the number of raffles for which prizes are awarded by the organization in that subsequent calendar year.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 2757), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2021.(d)  Before selling or offering to sell tickets for a raffle, a qualified organization shall set a date on which the organization will award the prize or prizes in a raffle.  The organization must award the prize or prizes on that date unless the organization becomes unable to award the prize or prizes on that date.(e)  A qualified organization that is unable to award a prize or prizes on the date set under Subsection (d) may set another date not later than 30 days from the date originally set on which the organization will award the prize or prizes.(f)  If the prize or prizes are not awarded within the 30 days as required by Subsection (e), the organization must refund or offer to refund the amount paid by each person who purchased a ticket for the raffle.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 2757), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 2757), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.053. Use of Raffle Proceeds

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. 3, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.054. Restrictions on Raffle Promotion and Ticket Sales

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 a raffle statewide, other than on the organization's Internet website or through a publication or solicitation, including a newsletter, social media, or electronic mail, provided only to previously identified supporters of the organization; or(3)  sell or offer to sell tickets for a raffle statewide.(b)  Except as provided by this subsection, the organization may not compensate a person directly or indirectly for organizing or conducting a raffle or for selling or offering to sell tickets to a raffle.  A member of the organization who is employed by the organization may organize and conduct a raffle, but the member's work organizing or conducting a raffle may not be more than a de minimis portion of the member's employment with the organization.(c)  Except as provided by Section 2002.0541, the organization may not permit a person who is not authorized by the organization to sell or offer to sell raffle tickets.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 929 (H.B. 541), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 659), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 12.003, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 457), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.0541 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.0541. Reverse Raffle

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 Section 2002.055(3), after the drawing of tickets in a reverse raffle has begun, the qualified organization conducting the raffle may auction off additional tickets to persons who are present at the drawing for a price other than the price printed on the ticket.(d)  After the drawing of tickets in a reverse raffle has begun, the qualified organization may permit a ticket holder present at the drawing to resell the ticket to another person present at the drawing for an amount greater than the original purchase price of the ticket.  The sale must be made through a designated representative of the organization, and not less than 10 percent of the sale proceeds must be retained by the organization.(e)  Notwithstanding Section 2002.055(3), after the drawing of tickets in a reverse raffle has begun, the qualified organization may permit the holder of a previously drawn ticket:(1)  to purchase additional chances for the ticket to be selected to win a prize; or(2)  to purchase additional tickets for the raffle.(f)  Only the portion of the proceeds from the resale of a ticket under Subsection (d) retained by the organization are subject to Section 2002.053.  All proceeds from the sale of additional chances for a ticket under Subsection (e) are considered to be proceeds from the sale of the ticket for purposes of Section 2002.053.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 659), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.055. Ticket Disclosures

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;(4)  a general description of each prize having a value of more than $10 to be awarded in the raffle;  and(5)  the date on which the raffle prize or prizes will be awarded.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.056. Restrictions on Prizes

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 provides any consideration may not exceed $75,000.(b-1)  The value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a raffle that is purchased by the organization or for which the organization provides any consideration may not exceed $250,000.(c)  A raffle prize may consist of one or more tickets in the state lottery authorized by Chapter 466, Government Code, with a face value of $75,000 or less, without regard to whether a prize in the lottery game to which the ticket or tickets relate exceeds $75,000.(d)  A raffle is not authorized by this chapter unless the organization:(1)  has the prize to be offered in the raffle in its possession or ownership;  or(2)  posts bond with the county clerk of the county in which the raffle is to be held for the full amount of the money value of the prize.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 929 (H.B. 541), Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 706 (H.B. 2757), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.057. Ticket Sale on University Property

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 institution, subject to reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the sale.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2002.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2002 - Charitable Raffles|Subchapter B. Operation of Raffle|Section 2002.058. Injunctive Action Against Unauthorized Raffle

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 prohibiting conduct involving a raffle or similar procedure that:(1)  violates or threatens to violate state law relating to gambling;  and(2)  is not authorized by this chapter or other law.(b)  Venue for an action under this section is in the county in which the conduct occurs or in which a defendant in the action resides.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2003.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2003 - Inspection and Regulation of Gambling Vessels|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2003.001. Definition

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2003.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2003 - Inspection and Regulation of Gambling Vessels|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2003.002. Application of Chapter

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2003.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2003 - Inspection and Regulation of Gambling Vessels|Subchapter B. State Inspection and Regulation|Section 2003.051. Criminal History Record Information

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 by a person who operates a vessel in this state, including the territorial waters of this state, whether or not the operation of the vessel is in violation of law.(b)  The department may maintain records of information obtained under Subsection (a).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2003.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2003 - Inspection and Regulation of Gambling Vessels|Subchapter B. State Inspection and Regulation|Section 2003.052. Inspection

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.|
TX Occ Code § 2003.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2003 - Inspection and Regulation of Gambling Vessels|Subchapter C. Municipal Inspection and Regulation|Section 2003.101. Regulation

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, or docked in the municipality.(b)  A municipal ordinance may not prohibit an activity relating to a vessel that is expressly permitted under Chapter 47, Penal Code, or other state law.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2003.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A - Gaming|Chapter 2003 - Inspection and Regulation of Gambling Vessels|Subchapter C. Municipal Inspection and Regulation|Section 2003.102. Inspection

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.|