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TX Occ Code § 1803.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1803.001. Definitions

Sec. 1803.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Law enforcement personnel" means commissioned peace officers who are employees of government law enforcement agencies.(2)  "Public safety entity" means a public safety promoter or public safety organization.(3)  "Public safety organization" means a nongovernmental organization that, in a manner that reasonably implies that the organization is composed of law enforcement or public safety personnel or that a contribution, purchase, or membership will benefit public safety personnel, uses the term "officer," "peace officer," "police officer," "police," "law enforcement," "reserve officer," "deputy," "deputy sheriff," "constable," "deputy constable," "fireman," "firefighter," "volunteer fireman," "emergency medical service provider," "civilian employee," or any other term:(A)  in its name;(B)  in a publication of the organization;  or(C)  in a solicitation for:(i)  contributions to the organization;(ii)  membership in the organization;(iii)  the purchase of advertising in a publication of the organization;  or(iv)  the purchase of products or tickets to an event sponsored by or for the benefit of the organization by a solicitor.(4)  "Public safety personnel" means employees or volunteers of a public safety organization, including:(A)  firefighters;(B)  emergency medical service providers;  or(C)  civilian employees of a public safety organization.(5)  "Public safety promoter" means a person who:(A)  is not affiliated with a public safety organization;  and(B)  in the name of public safety or in a name associated with public safety makes a request for a donation or the sale of tickets or advertising.(6)  "Public safety publication" means a nongovernmental publication with a name that includes the term "officer," "peace officer," "police officer," "police," "law enforcement," "reserve officer," "deputy," "deputy sheriff," "constable," "deputy constable," "fireman," "firefighter," "volunteer fireman," "emergency medical service provider," "civilian employee," or any other term in a manner that reasonably implies that the publication is published by a public safety organization or benefits public safety.(7)  "Public safety solicitor" means a person who:(A)  contracts for or receives money for providing solicitation services for a public safety entity or public safety publication;  and(B)  solicits:(i)  contributions in person, by telephone, by electronic media, or by mail;(ii)  membership in a public safety organization from an individual not employed by a public safety agency of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state;  or(iii)  the purchase of:(a)  advertising;  or(b)  goods, services, or tickets to an event sponsored by or for the benefit of a public safety organization or for the cause of public safety.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1803.002. Effect on Municipal Ordinance

Sec. 1803.002.  EFFECT ON MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.  This chapter preempts any municipal ordinance applicable to public safety entities, public safety publications, public safety solicitors, or solicitations related to a person registered under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration and Bond Requirements|Section 1803.051. Registration

Sec. 1803.051.  REGISTRATION.  (a)  A public safety entity or public safety publication may not solicit unless the entity or publication:(1)  files a registration statement under Section 1803.053;  and(2)  pays a registration fee under Section 1803.054.(b)  A public safety entity or public safety publication may not use a public safety solicitor, and a person may not act as a public safety solicitor unless the solicitor:(1)  files a registration statement and pays the registration fee under Section 1803.055;  and(2)  files and maintains a bond under Section 1803.056.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration and Bond Requirements|Section 1803.052. Eligibility to Use Solicitor

Sec. 1803.052.  ELIGIBILITY TO USE SOLICITOR.  (a)  A public safety organization may register under Section 1803.053 and use a public safety solicitor only if the organization is a bona fide membership organization consisting of individual members:(1)  of whom at least five percent or 500 members, whichever is less, are employed as law enforcement personnel or public safety personnel by a public safety agency of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state;  and(2)  who have signed membership agreements with the organization and paid an annual membership fee of at least $10.(b)  A public safety promoter may register under Section 1803.053 and use a public safety solicitor if the disclosure required by Section 1803.101 is made.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration and Bond Requirements|Section 1803.054. Public Safety Entity Registration Fee

Sec. 1803.054.  PUBLIC SAFETY ENTITY REGISTRATION FEE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a public safety entity registering under Section 1803.053 shall pay to the secretary of state an annual registration fee of $250.(b)  A public safety organization consisting of members who are volunteer firefighters for a local political subdivision and that solicits only in the area of the firefighters' jurisdiction is not required to pay a registration fee.(c)  Subsection (b) does not apply to a statewide association of volunteer firefighters.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration and Bond Requirements|Section 1803.055. Solicitor Registration Statement and Fee

Sec. 1803.055.  SOLICITOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND FEE.  (a)  Before beginning solicitations for a public safety entity or public safety publication, a public safety solicitor shall file with the secretary of state a registration statement containing:(1)  the name, street and mailing address, and telephone number of the solicitor;(2)  the name, street and mailing address, and telephone number of each public safety entity or public safety publication for whom the solicitor solicits or will solicit in this state;  and(3)  if the solicitor is a nonresident, an irrevocable written consent appointing the secretary of state as agent for service of process on the solicitor for any action pertaining to a violation of this chapter.(b)  The registration statement required by Subsection (a) must be accompanied by:(1)  a $500 registration fee;  and(2)  a bond as required by Section 1803.056.(c)  A registration statement takes effect on the date the secretary of state issues a certificate and is valid for one year.  The statement may be renewed annually by filing a renewal registration statement and paying the registration fee required by Subsection (b).(d)  A solicitor shall file an updated statement with the secretary of state not later than the 30th day after the date of a change of street address, mailing address, phone number, or name.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration and Bond Requirements|Section 1803.056. Solicitor Bond

Sec. 1803.056.  SOLICITOR BOND.  (a)  A public safety solicitor shall post with the secretary of state a $10,000 surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state.(b)  The bond must be payable to the state and conditioned on compliance with this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter C. Solicitation Restrictions|Section 1803.101. Solicitation Disclosure

Sec. 1803.101.  SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE.  (a)  An oral or a written disclosure shall be given to each person before the person delivers any consideration to a public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor.(b)  A written disclosure must be in contrasting eight-point type or larger.(c)  A disclosure must include:(1)  the name of the public safety organization registered under Section 1803.053, if an organization is involved;(2)  a statement that the promotion is independent of affiliation with any public safety organization, if a public safety promoter is involved;(3)  the name of any public safety solicitor employed;(4)  a general statement of the use of net funds received;  and(5)  the name, street address, and statewide telephone number established under Section 1803.102 that a person may use to obtain from the secretary of state additional information on the public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter C. Solicitation Restrictions|Section 1803.102. Solicitation Information Hotline

Sec. 1803.102.  SOLICITATION INFORMATION HOTLINE.  The secretary of state shall establish and operate a toll-free telephone line known as the Solicitation Information Hotline that enables a person to call the hotline number to:(1)  obtain information concerning a public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor that has filed a registration statement with the secretary of state under this chapter;  or(2)  report an alleged violation of this chapter by a public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter C. Solicitation Restrictions|Section 1803.103. Prohibited Practices

Sec. 1803.103.  PROHIBITED PRACTICES.  In soliciting for a public safety entity or public safety publication, a person may not:(1)  use, unless authorized in writing by a public safety agency or public safety organization:(A)  any representation that implies that the contribution is for or on behalf of the agency or organization;  or(B)  any emblem, device, or printed matter belonging to or associated with the agency or organization;(2)  use a name, symbol, or statement similar to a name, symbol, or statement used by a public safety agency or organization in a manner intended to confuse or mislead a person being solicited;(3)  knowingly represent or imply that the solicitation proceeds are being used for a purpose other than the purpose for which the funds are actually used;(4)  represent or imply that the solicitor is a peace officer or member of a public safety agency or public safety organization if the solicitor is not an officer or a member;(5)  use or exploit the fact of filing with the secretary of state in a manner leading a person to believe that filing, in any way, constitutes an endorsement by or approval of the state;(6)  knowingly file incomplete, false, or misleading information in a document required to be filed with the secretary of state under this chapter;(7)  solicit for a public safety entity or public safety publication, or represent that those responding affirmatively to the solicitation will receive favored treatment by public safety personnel;(8)  collect a contribution or membership fee solicited at a person's residence by an in-person or telephone solicitation by means other than payment through the United States mail or parcel post courier;(9)  solicit for a public safety organization in a county in which members of the organization do not have jurisdiction;  or(10)  commit another unfair or deceptive act or practice.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter C. Solicitation Restrictions|Section 1803.104. Failure to File Timely Report

Sec. 1803.104.  FAILURE TO FILE TIMELY REPORT.  A public safety entity or public safety publication that fails to timely file the information required by this chapter or that files information required by this chapter that is found to contain material misrepresentation may not use a public safety solicitor until it provides or corrects the information.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter D. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 1803.151. Audit by Attorney General

Sec. 1803.151.  AUDIT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  (a)  The attorney general may make a written request for information from a public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor to audit or verify a representation contained in a registration statement.(b)  A public safety entity, public safety publication, or public safety solicitor shall provide information requested by the attorney general under Subsection (a) not later than the 10th working day after the date of the attorney general's request.(c)  Wilful failure to provide timely information under this section is a ground for bond forfeiture or suspension of registration.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter D. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 1803.152. Criminal Penalties

Sec. 1803.152.  CRIMINAL PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.(b)  An offense under this chapter is a Class A misdemeanor.(c)  A corporation or association may be held criminally responsible for conduct by a person acting on its behalf if the person's conduct:(1)  constitutes an offense under this chapter;  and(2)  is done with the knowledge and approval of the corporation or association.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter D. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 1803.153. Civil Penalty and Injunction

Sec. 1803.153.  CIVIL PENALTY AND INJUNCTION.  (a)  The attorney general may bring an action in a Travis County district court:(1)  for a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter;  and(2)  to enjoin a person from violating this chapter.(b)  The attorney general shall notify the defendant of the alleged prohibited conduct not later than the seventh day before the date the action is commenced.(c)  Notice is not required if the attorney general intends to request that the court issue a temporary restraining order.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter D. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 1803.154. Civil Penalties

Sec. 1803.154.  CIVIL PENALTIES.  (a)  A person who violates this chapter or an injunction issued under Section 1803.153 is liable to the state for a civil penalty of not more than:(1)  $2,500 for a single violation;  or(2)  $10,000 for all of the violations.(b)  If a person found to have violated this chapter or an injunction has filed a bond under this chapter, the suit may be brought against the bond.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1803.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations|Subchapter D. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 1803.155. Service on Secretary of State

Sec. 1803.155.  SERVICE ON SECRETARY OF STATE.  (a)  A service of process or pleading served on the secretary of state as the agent for a nonresident public safety solicitor, public safety entity, or public safety publication must be served in triplicate.(b)  The secretary of state shall file one copy in the secretary of state's office and immediately forward the other copies by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the nonresident, as shown on the nonresident's registration statement.(c)  Service on the secretary of state shall be returned not later than the 30th day after the date of service.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1804.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1804 - Solicitation for Veterans Organizations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1804.001. Definitions

Sec. 1804.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Veteran" means a person who has served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or in the state military forces as defined by Section 437.001, Government Code.(2)  "Veterans organization" means a formally or informally formed nongovernmental entity that:(A)  purports to include or represent veterans;  or(B)  includes a term in its name leading a reasonable person to assume the organization is associated with veterans or concerned with veterans' issues.(3)  "Veterans organization solicitor" means a person who receives monetary compensation for solicitation services for a veterans organization and who solicits:(A)  a contribution of financial support or a purchase of goods or services for a veterans organization in person, by telephone, or by mail;  or(B)  membership in a veterans organization from an individual who is not a veteran.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 3.17, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1804.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1804 - Solicitation for Veterans Organizations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1804.002. Effect on Municipal Ordinance

Sec. 1804.002.  EFFECT ON MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.  This chapter does not preempt a municipal ordinance applicable to a veterans organization or a veterans organization solicitor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1804.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1804 - Solicitation for Veterans Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration Requirements|Section 1804.051. Requirements for Solicitation

Sec. 1804.051.  REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLICITATION.  (a)  A veterans organization may not use a veterans organization solicitor unless:(1)  the organization:(A)  files a registration statement under Section 1804.053;  and(B)  files and maintains a bond under Section 1804.101;  and(2)  the solicitor complies with the requirements of Subsection (b).(b)  A person may not act as a veterans organization solicitor unless the person:(1)  files a registration statement under Section 1804.054;  and(2)  files and maintains a bond under Section 1804.102.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1804.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1804 - Solicitation for Veterans Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration Requirements|Section 1804.052. Eligibility to Use Solicitor

Sec. 1804.052.  ELIGIBILITY TO USE SOLICITOR.  (a)  A veterans organization may register under Section 1804.053 and use a veterans organization solicitor only if the organization consists of individual members:(1)  of whom at least 90 percent or 500, whichever is less, are veterans;  and(2)  who have signed membership agreements with the organization.(b)  A veterans organization may not use a veterans organization solicitor and a veterans organization solicitor may not solicit for a veterans organization if the organization or the solicitor has on three or more occasions forfeited a bond filed under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1804.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation|Chapter 1804 - Solicitation for Veterans Organizations|Subchapter B. Registration Requirements|Section 1804.053. Registration Statement by Veterans Organization

Sec. 1804.053.  REGISTRATION STATEMENT BY VETERANS ORGANIZATION.  (a)  Before beginning solicitations, a veterans organization must file with the secretary of state a registration statement containing:(1)  the name, street address, and telephone number of each solicitor that solicits for the veterans organization;(2)  the name, street address, and telephone number of each veterans organization or fund for which any part of the contributions will be used, or, if there is no organization or fund, a statement describing how the contributions will be used;(3)  a statement of whether the veterans organization or fund for which the contributions are solicited has a federal and state charitable tax exemption;(4)  the name of each veteran serving on the board of directors or governing body of the veterans organization or fund for which the contributions are solicited;(5)  a statement of the number of members who are veterans and the percentage of members of the veterans organization that are veterans, as determined on December 31 preceding the year in which the statement is filed;(6)  the name of each local chapter, lodge, association, or group of veterans that is a member of the veterans organization for which contributions are solicited;(7)  a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Form 990, or its successor, the veterans organization most recently filed;  and(8)  the name, address, and telephone number of the surety for the bond filed under Section 1804.101.(b)  The registration statement must be accompanied by a $150 registration fee and the original copy of the bond required under Section 1804.101.(c)  A registration statement issued under this section takes effect on the date the secretary of state issues a certificate and is valid for one year.  The statement may be renewed annually by filing a renewal registration statement and paying the registration fee required by Subsection (b).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|