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2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter H. Denial, Revocation, and Suspension of License › Section 2001.356. Notice of Temporary Suspension

Sec. 2001.356.  NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION.  (a)  A proceeding to temporarily suspend a license issued under this chapter is initiated by the director of bingo operations by serving notice to the license holder informing the holder of:
(1)  the alleged violations that constitute grounds for temporary suspension;
(2)  the rules adopted by the commission regarding the prehearing temporary suspension process;  and
(3)  the license holder's right to a hearing before the commission.
(b)  The notice must be:
(1)  personally served on an officer, operator, or agent of the license holder;  or
(2)  sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the license holder's mailing address as it appears on the commission's records.
(c)  If a notice of temporary suspension is served on a license holder, the director of bingo operations shall simultaneously serve notice of a hearing, to be held not later than the 14th day after the date the notice is served, at which the license holder must show cause why the license should not be temporarily suspended on the 14th day after the date the notice is served.  If the license holder does not show cause, the license is suspended.
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. 23, eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter H. Denial, Revocation, and Suspension of License › Section 2001.357. Judicial Review

Sec. 2001.357.  JUDICIAL REVIEW.  (a)  An applicant for or the holder of a license issued or to be issued under this chapter whose application has been denied, whose license has been revoked or suspended, or who is otherwise aggrieved by an action of the commission relating to licensing under this chapter may appeal the decision of the commission to a district court in Travis County not later than the 30th day after the date on which the commission's decision becomes final and appealable.
(b)  Judicial review of a commission decision is under the substantial evidence rule as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter H. Denial, Revocation, and Suspension of License › Section 2001.358. Schedule of Sanctions

Sec. 2001.358.  SCHEDULE OF SANCTIONS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall adopt a schedule of sanctions that defines and summarizes violations of this chapter or commission rules adopted under this chapter to ensure that the sanctions imposed are appropriate to the violation.
(b)  The schedule must:
(1)  allow deviations from the schedule for mitigating circumstances clearly established by the commission;
(2)  include a list of the most common violations and the sanctions assessed for those violations, including revocation, suspension, and denial of license or registration renewal; and
(3)  establish the sanctions in accordance with the seriousness or frequency of each type of violation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 37, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.401. Restrictions on Premises Providers

Sec. 2001.401.  RESTRICTIONS ON PREMISES PROVIDERS.  A person may not, for direct or indirect consideration, lease or otherwise make a premises available for conducting bingo unless the person is:
(1)  a licensed commercial lessor; or
(2)  a person who leases or otherwise makes available premises to an organization that:
(A)  has been issued a temporary license; and
(B)  does not hold a regular license.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.402. Single Premises

Sec. 2001.402.  SINGLE PREMISES.  (a)  Bingo may not be conducted at more than one premises on property owned or leased by a licensed authorized organization.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(6), eff. October 1, 2009.
(c)  No more than seven licensed authorized organizations may conduct bingo at the same premises.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 42(6), eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.403. Common Roof or Foundation

Sec. 2001.403.  COMMON ROOF OR FOUNDATION.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, no more than one bingo premises may exist under a common roof or over a common foundation.
(b)  This section does not apply if more than one premises lawfully exists under a common roof or over a common foundation under a license application filed with the commission on or before May 23, 1997.  The commission shall renew a license at the premises that is otherwise in compliance with this chapter.
(c)  Subsection (b) does not apply if a premises under a common roof or over a common foundation ceases to lawfully exist.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.404. Principal Location

Sec. 2001.404.  PRINCIPAL LOCATION.  A licensed authorized organization may conduct bingo only in:
(1)  the county where the organization has its primary business office or another county contiguous to that county; or
(2)  if the organization does not have a business office, in the county of the principal residence of its chief executive officer, or a contiguous county of this state.
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. 24, eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.405. Prohibited Rental Payments

Sec. 2001.405.  PROHIBITED RENTAL PAYMENTS.  Bingo may not be conducted at a leased premises if rental under the lease is to be paid, in whole or part, on the basis of a percentage of the receipts or net proceeds derived from the operation of the game or by reference to the number of people attending a game.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.406. Rent for Premises

Sec. 2001.406.  RENT FOR PREMISES.  (a)  The rent charged by a licensed commercial lessor to a licensed authorized organization to conduct bingo may not exceed $600 for each bingo occasion conducted on the lessor's premises unless the organization subleases the premises to one or more other licensed authorized organizations to conduct bingo, in which event the rent charged by the licensed commercial lessor may not exceed $600 for each day.
(b)  Rent for premises used for the conduct of bingo must be paid in a lump sum.  Except as otherwise provided by this section, the lump sum must include all expenses authorized by Section 2001.458 that are paid by the licensed authorized organization to the lessor in connection with the use of the premises.  A licensed authorized organization or unit may pay as a separate expense, based on the percentage of the total area of the lessor's facility that the organization or unit uses as the bingo premises for the conduct of bingo, the organization's or unit's pro rata share of:
(1)  property taxes on the facility that are paid by the lessor, excluding any penalties and interest on the taxes;
(2)  water, electric, and gas utility expenses for the facility that are paid by the lessor, excluding any late fees or other penalties; and
(3)  property and casualty insurance premiums for the facility that are paid by the lessor, excluding any late fees or other penalties.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(7), eff. October 1, 2009.
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. 25, eff. October 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 42(7), eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.407. Equipment and Supply Transactions

Sec. 2001.407.  EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY TRANSACTIONS.  (a)  A licensed manufacturer may furnish, by sale or otherwise, bingo equipment or supplies to a licensed distributor.  A licensed manufacturer may not furnish, by sale or otherwise, bingo equipment or supplies to a person other than a licensed distributor.
(b)  A licensed distributor may not furnish by sale, lease, or otherwise, bingo equipment or supplies to a person other than a licensed authorized organization, another licensed distributor, or a person authorized to conduct bingo under Section 2001.551(b)(3) or (4).  A sale of bingo equipment or supplies authorized by this section must be made on terms requiring immediate payment or payment not later than the 30th day after the date of actual delivery.
(c)  A licensed distributor may not receive by purchase or otherwise bingo equipment or supplies from a person other than a licensed manufacturer or another licensed distributor.
(d)  A licensed authorized organization may lease or purchase electronic or mechanical card-minding devices, pull-tab dispensers, bingo machines, consoles, blowers, and flash boards directly from a licensed distributor.
(e)  Except for a purchase made by a licensed authorized organization under Subsection (f), a licensed authorized organization or a person authorized to conduct bingo under Section 2001.551(b)(3) or (4) may not obtain by purchase or otherwise bingo equipment or supplies from a person other than a licensed distributor.
(f)  With the prior written consent of the commission, a licensed authorized organization may make an occasional sale of bingo cards or of a used bingo flash board or blower to another licensed authorized organization.
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. 26, eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.408. Other Methods for Playing Bingo

Sec. 2001.408.  OTHER METHODS FOR PLAYING BINGO.  Subject to the commission's rules, bingo may be played using a pull-tab bingo ticket.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.409. Card-Minding Devices

Sec. 2001.409.  CARD-MINDING DEVICES.  (a)  A person may not use a card-minding device:
(1)  to generate or determine the random letters, numbers, or other symbols used in playing the bingo card played with the device's assistance;
(2)  as a receptacle for the deposit of tokens or money in payment for playing the bingo card played with the device's assistance;  or
(3)  as a dispenser for the payment of a bingo prize, including coins, paper currency, or a thing of value for the bingo card played with the device's assistance.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.410. Pull-Tab Dispenser

Sec. 2001.410.  PULL-TAB DISPENSER.  (a)  A person may not use a pull-tab dispenser:
(1)  to generate or determine the random letters, numbers, or other symbols used in playing bingo;
(2)  to affect the chances of winning at bingo;  or
(3)  as a dispenser for the payment of a bingo prize, including coins, paper currency, or a thing of value for the game played.
(b)  The price of a pull-tab ticket sold by a pull-tab dispenser may not exceed $1.
(c)  Not more than five pull-tab dispensers may be operated on one premises.
(d)  A bingo game representation or combination of bingo games must be shown on a ticket dispensed from a pull-tab dispenser.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.411. Persons Operating or Conducting Bingo

Sec. 2001.411.  PERSONS OPERATING OR CONDUCTING BINGO.  (a)  Except as provided by this section, a person other than a bona fide member of a licensed authorized organization may not conduct, promote, or administer, or assist in conducting, promoting, or administering, bingo.
(b)  Only an active member of a licensed authorized organization may be an operator responsible for conducting, promoting, or administering bingo.
(c)  A person may not assist in conducting, promoting, or administering bingo except a person who is:
(1)  an active member of the licensed authorized organization;
(2)  a member of an organization that is an auxiliary to the licensed authorized organization;
(3)  a member of an organization of which the licensed authorized organization is an auxiliary;
(4)  a member of an organization that is affiliated with the licensed authorized organization by being, with it, auxiliary to another organization;  or
(5)  a bookkeeper, an accountant, a cashier, an usher, or a caller.
(c-1)  An organization may designate as members of the organization one or more individuals who elect to become members, including all of the organization's directors, and the designated members are bona fide members of the organization for purposes of this section and other law.
(d)  The commission, without regard to a person's membership status in a licensed authorized organization, by rule may restrict involvement in the conduct, promotion, or administration of bingo by:
(1)  a licensed commercial lessor;
(2)  a person having an interest in or who is active in a licensed commercial lessor;  or
(3)  a person related in the first degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to a person having an interest in or active in a licensed commercial lessor.
(e)  The commission may not prohibit an operator responsible for conducting, promoting, or administering bingo from acting as a bingo caller for a licensed authorized organization during a bingo occasion.  This subsection does not relieve the operator of the duty to be available to a commission employee or bingo player if required by this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 27, eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.4115. Joint Employment of Bingo Employees

Sec. 2001.4115.  JOINT EMPLOYMENT OF BINGO EMPLOYEES.  Two or more licensed authorized organizations conducting bingo at the same premises may jointly hire bingo employees.  One organization may act as the employee's employer and the other organization may reimburse the employing organization for the other organization's share of the employee's compensation and other employment-related costs.  A reimbursement under this section is an authorized expense and must be made from the bingo account of the reimbursing organization.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.412. Admission to Bingo Games

Sec. 2001.412.  ADMISSION TO BINGO GAMES.  A person may not be denied admission to a bingo game or the opportunity to participate in a game because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or disability or because the person is not a member of the licensed authorized organization conducting the bingo game.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.413. Payment Required

Sec. 2001.413.  PAYMENT REQUIRED.  Except as provided by Section 2001.4155, a licensed authorized organization may not offer or provide to a person the opportunity to play bingo without payment.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.414. Bingo Records

Sec. 2001.414.  BINGO RECORDS.  (a)  The commission by rule may provide for different recordkeeping procedures for licensed authorized organizations by class based on the amount of gross receipts of the organization.
(b)  An organization conducting bingo must record on a cash register all transactions for which it receives bingo gross receipts in conformance with commission rules relating to transaction recording specifications.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.415. Advertisements

Sec. 2001.415.  ADVERTISEMENTS.  (a)  A person other than a licensed authorized organization, licensed commercial lessor, or the commission may not advertise bingo.
(b)  A licensed authorized organization, licensed commercial lessor, or the commission may include in an advertisement or promotion the amount of a prize or series of prizes offered at a bingo occasion.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.4155. Gift Certificates

Sec. 2001.4155.  GIFT CERTIFICATES.  (a)  Nothing in this chapter prohibits a licensed authorized organization from selling or redeeming a gift certificate that entitles the bearer of the certificate to play a bingo game, including instant bingo.
(b)  A licensed authorized organization that sells or redeems a gift certificate must keep adequate records relating to the gift certificate as provided by commission rule.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A - Gaming › Chapter 2001 - Bingo › Subchapter I. Operation of Bingo › Section 2001.416. Other Games

Sec. 2001.416.  OTHER GAMES.  (a)  A game of chance other than bingo or a raffle conducted under Chapter 2002 may not be conducted or allowed during a bingo occasion.
(b)  A person authorized to conduct a raffle under this section must be a member of a licensed authorized organization as provided by Section 2001.411.
(c)  The commission shall adopt rules for the implementation of this section.
(d)  This section does not prohibit the exhibition and play of an amusement machine that is not a gambling device as defined by Section 47.01, Penal Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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.
2023 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 a regular 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.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 17(2), eff. September 1, 2023.
(b)  A person may not offer or award on a single bingo occasion prizes with an aggregate value of more than $5,000 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.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 17(2), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.  The deposit shall be made not later than the third 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.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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)  except as provided by Subsection (f-1), the payment of any penalties imposed for a violation of this subchapter or commission rules related to the operations of the unit.
(f-1)  If a unit demonstrates that a violation of this subchapter or commission rules is wholly attributable to a specific licensed authorized organization member or members of the unit:
(1)  a penalty for the violation may not be imposed on a unit member to which the violation is not attributable; and
(2)  the penalty imposed on a unit member to which the violation is attributable may not be in an amount greater than the amount initially assessed against each unit member.
(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.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1132 (S.B. 643), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 2001.457. Required Disbursements to Charity

Sec. 2001.457.  REQUIRED DISBURSEMENTS TO CHARITY.  (a)  Before the end of each quarter, a licensed authorized organization shall disburse all of the organization's net proceeds from the preceding quarter, other than amounts retained under Section 2001.451, as provided by this subchapter.
(b)  If a licensed authorized organization fails to meet the requirements of Subsection (a) for a quarter, the commission in applying appropriate sanctions shall consider whether, taking into account the amount required to be disbursed during that quarter and the three preceding quarters, the organization has disbursed a total amount sufficient to have met the disbursement requirement for that quarter and the three preceding quarters combined.
(c)  A licensed authorized organization that has ceased to conduct bingo for any reason and that has unexpended bingo funds shall disburse those funds as provided by this subchapter before the end of the next calendar quarter after the calendar quarter in which the organization ceases to conduct bingo.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(9), eff. October 1, 2009.
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. 34, eff. October 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 42(9), eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 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 2001.458. Items of Expense

Sec. 2001.458.  ITEMS OF EXPENSE.
(a)  An item of expense may not be incurred or paid in connection with the conduct of bingo except an expense that is reasonable or necessary to conduct bingo, including an expense for:
(1)  advertising, including the cost of printing bingo gift certificates;
(2)  security;
(3)  repairs to premises and equipment;
(4)  bingo supplies and equipment;
(5)  prizes;
(6)  stated rental or mortgage and insurance expenses;
(7)  bookkeeping, legal, or accounting services related to bingo;
(8)  bingo chairpersons, operators, managers, salespersons, callers, cashiers, ushers, janitorial services, and utility supplies and services;
(9)  health insurance or health insurance benefits for bingo chairpersons, operators, managers, salespersons, callers, cashiers, and ushers, as provided by Subsection (b);
(10)   attending a bingo seminar or convention required under Section 2001.107; and
(11)  debit card transaction fees and electronic funds transfer fees.
(b)  The value of health insurance or health insurance benefits provided by a licensed authorized organization to an employee may not exceed 50 percent of the total premium owed.  If an employee is employed by more than one licensed authorized organization, the combined value of health insurance or health insurance benefits provided to the employee by the employing organizations may not exceed 50 percent of the total premium owed.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 35, eff. October 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 916 (S.B. 1342), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (H.B. 2578), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.