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TX HB3308

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charlie Geren

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "professional sports team" to include organizations hosting a "Professional Rodeo Event," not just those sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or Women's Professional Rodeo Association

  • Clarifies that "rodeo venue" must be a facility located in Texas

  • Broadens the definition of "rodeo venue" to include facilities owned or operated by organizations hosting Professional Rodeo Events, in addition to those sanctioned by professional rodeo associations

  • Allows charitable foundations of these expanded rodeo organizations to conduct charitable raffles under existing Texas law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports team charitable foundations of rodeo organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations or hosting a Professional Rodeo Event at rodeo venues.

Amusements, Games, Sports

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/5/2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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