Sec. 2001.552. FRAUDULENT AWARD OF PRIZES; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly participates in the award of a prize to a bingo player in a manner that disregards, to any extent, the random selection of numbers or symbols.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that no participant in the game furnished anything of value for the opportunity to participate in the game.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Section 2001.551. Unlawful Bingo; Offense
Section 2001.552. Fraudulent Award of Prizes; Offense
Section 2001.553. Unlicensed Sales; Offense
Section 2001.554. Other Offenses; Revocation of License
Section 2001.555. Exemption From Prosecution
Section 2001.556. Price Fixing Prohibited
Section 2001.557. Inspection of Premises
Section 2001.558. Injunction; Civil Penalty
Section 2001.559. Remedies Not Exclusive
Section 2001.560. Examination of Records; Disclosure of Information