Amend CSSB 270 (House Committee Printing) in SECTION 65 of the
bill, by striking amended Subsection (b), Section 2001.454,
Occupations Code (page 57, line 9, through page 58, line 9), and
substituting the following:
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the [The] net
proceeds derived from bingo and any rental of premises are
dedicated to the [a] charitable purposes of the organization
[purpose] only if directed to a cause, deed, or activity that:
(1) benefits an indefinite number of needy or
deserving persons in this state by:
(A) enhancing their opportunity for religious or
educational advancement;
(B) relieving them from disease, suffering, or
distress;
(C) contributing to their physical well-being;
(D) assisting them in establishing themselves in
life as worthy and useful citizens; or
(E) increasing their comprehension of and
devotion to the principles on which this nation was founded and
enhancing their loyalty to their government; [or]
(2) initiates, performs, or fosters worthy public
works in this state or enables or furthers the erection or
maintenance of public structures in this state; or
(3) is consistent with the federal tax exemption
provided by Section 501(c), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, under
which the organization qualifies as a nonprofit organization as
defined by Section 2001.002 or, for a licensed authorized
organization other than a nonprofit organization, is consistent
with the federal tax exemption provided by Section 501, Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, under which the organization is exempt from
federal income taxes and with the purposes and objectives for which
the organization qualifies as an authorized organization.