Sec. 2001.557. INSPECTION OF PREMISES. (a) The commission, its officers or agents, or a state, municipal, or county peace officer may enter and inspect the contents of premises where:
(1) bingo is being conducted or intended to be conducted; or
(2) equipment used or intended for use in bingo is found.
(b) The commission by rule shall develop and implement policies and procedures to:
(1) prioritize the inspection of premises where bingo is being conducted or is intended to be conducted in accordance with the risk factors the commission considers important, including:
(A) the amount of money derived from the conduct of bingo at the premises;
(B) the compliance history of the premises; and
(C) the amount of time that has elapsed since the date of the immediately preceding commission inspection of the premises; and
(2) inspect premises where bingo is being conducted or is intended to be conducted in accordance with the priorities established under Subdivision (1).
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 993 (H.B. 2197), Sec. 39, eff. September 1, 2013.
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