Sec. 2153.005. EXEMPT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS. (a) A corporation or association owning, leasing, or renting a music or skill or pleasure coin-operated machine is exempt from Subchapter D if:
(1) the corporation or association is organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, or benevolent purposes;
(2) the corporation's or association's net earnings do not inure to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual; and
(3) the corporation or association owns, leases, or rents the coin-operated machine:
(A) for the corporation's or association's exclusive use; and
(B) to further a purpose of the corporation or association.
(b) A tax may not be assessed against a corporation or an association exempt under this section if assessment of the tax is prohibited by other law.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subtitle D - Other Amusements and Entertainment
Chapter 2153 - Coin-Operated Machines
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 2153.003. Construction of Chapter Consistent With Other Law
Section 2153.004. Exempt Machines
Section 2153.005. Exempt Corporations and Associations
Section 2153.006. Private Ownership Exempt