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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 493.023. Charitable Fund-Raising

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Under policies established by the department, a department employee may participate in fund-raising activities conducted on department property on the employee's own time for the benefit of an eligible charitable organization. The department shall adopt policies under this section which address:

(1) minimum qualifications of eligible charitable organizations;

(2) limitations on the use of funds;

(3) handling and distribution of the proceeds of fund-raising activity to eligible charitable organizations located in the county where the fund-raising takes place; and

(4) ensuring that participation in fund-raising is voluntary and not coercive.

(b) Funds collected under this section are not subject to Section 404.094.

(c) This section does not affect the department's participation in the state employees charitable campaign under Subchapter H, Chapter 659.  1

1 V.T.C.A., Government Code § 659.121 et seq.
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