Sec. 2001.452. BINGO ACCOUNT WITHDRAWALS. (a) Funds from the bingo account must be withdrawn by electronic funds transfer or by preprinted, consecutively numbered checks or withdrawal slips, signed by an authorized representative of the licensed authorized organization and made payable to a person. A check or withdrawal slip may not be made payable to "cash," "bearer," or a fictitious payee. The nature of the payment made must also be noted on the face of the check or withdrawal slip. The purpose, amount, and payee for each electronic funds transfer must be recorded in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.
(b) The checks for the bingo account must be imprinted with the words "Bingo Account" and must contain the organization's bingo license number on the face of each check.
(c) A licensed authorized organization shall account for all checks and withdrawal slips, including voided checks and withdrawal slips.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 (H.B. 1474), Sec. 32, eff. October 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subchapter J. Bingo Accounts and Use of Proceeds
Section 2001.451. Organization Bingo Accounts
Section 2001.452. Bingo Account Withdrawals
Section 2001.453. Authorized Uses of Bingo Account
Section 2001.454. Use of Net Proceeds for Charitable Purposes
Section 2001.455. Use of Proceeds by Recipient
Section 2001.456. Use of Proceeds by Licensed Authorized Organization
Section 2001.457. Required Disbursements to Charity