HB 975, 84th R.S. history

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HB 975, 84th R.S.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense.

Last action: See remarks for effective date

Author: Charlie Geren
Joint Author: Lyle Larson | Senfronia Thompson | Kenneth Sheets | Rodney Anderson
Coauthor: Matt Krause | Jeff Leach | Tony Tinderholt
Sponsor: Troy Fraser
CoSponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Remarks: This Act takes effect January 1, 2016, but only if HJR 73 is approved by the voters.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2015, 84th R.S.,ch. 47, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Companion:

SB 898 (Identical)

Enabling legislation for: HJR 73

Bill Analyses:
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Committee Report (TLC)

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
Courts--County & Statutory
Courts--District
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT
RAFFLES

House Committee: Licensing & Administrative Procedures (Wayne Smith, Charlie Geren, Craig Goldman, Ryan Guillen, Roland Gutierrez, John Kuempel, Borris Miles, Doug Miller, Senfronia Thompson)
Minutes: March 30 2015 | April 6 2015
Senate Committee: Natural Resources & Economic Development (Craig Estes, Troy Fraser, Brian Birdwell, Bob Hall, Kelly Hancock, Juan Hinojosa, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Robert Nichols, Kel Seliger, Carlos Uresti, Judith Zaffirini)
Minutes: April 30 2015

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