SRC-LBB H.B. 2543 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2543
78R8222 EMT-DBy: Bonnen (Jackson)
State Affairs
5/16/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, non-profit corporations are
allowed to have raffles; however, the prize must be a non-cash prize.
These organizations frequently engage in projects to raise money that is
used for the good of the public.  H.B. 2543 sets the maximum value, as it
relates to prize money, including cash, a check, and other cash
equivalents, at $250. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Sections 2002.056(a) and (b), Occupations Code, as
follows: 

(a)  Prohibits the total amount of prizes consisting of money, including
cash, a check, and other cash equivalents, offered or awarded at a raffle
from exceeding $250. 

(b)  Prohibits the value of a prize, other than money, offered or awarded
at a raffle that is purchased by the organization or for which the
organization provides any consideration from exceeding $50,000. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.