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TX HB1842

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows nonprofit wildlife conservation associations (including local chapters, affiliates, wildlife cooperatives, and units) to sell raffle tickets online through their website to previously identified supporters

  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting organizations from using paid mass media advertising (TV, radio, newspaper) to promote raffles

  • Permits statewide raffle promotion only through the organization's website or direct communications (newsletters, social media, email) to previously identified supporters

  • Prohibits using websites to display graphics or dynamic animations of raffle entries or ticket drawings

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.

INTERNET

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/5/2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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