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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2001.554. Other Offenses; Revocation of License

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

(a) A person commits an offense and the person's license is subject to revocation under this chapter if the person:

(1) makes a false statement or material omission in an application for a license under this chapter;

(2) fails to maintain records that fully and accurately record each transaction connected with the conducting of bingo, the leasing of premises to be used for bingo, or the manufacture, sale, or distribution of bingo supplies or equipment;

(3) falsifies or makes a false entry in a book or record if the entry relates to bingo, the disposition of bingo proceeds, the application of rent received by a licensed authorized organization, or the gross receipts from the manufacture, sale, or distribution of bingo supplies or equipment;

(4) diverts or pays a portion of the net proceeds of bingo to a person except in furtherance of one or more of the lawful purposes provided by this chapter; or

(5) violates this chapter or a term of a license issued under this chapter.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(2), (3), or (5) is a Class C misdemeanor, unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person has been convicted previously under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor. An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (4) is a Class A misdemeanor. This subsection does not apply to an offense committed under Section 2001.551(b) or Section 2001.552.

(c) A person whose license is revoked under this section may not apply for another license under this chapter before the first anniversary of the date of revocation.

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