Texas Raffles – Summary of the Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act

Executive Summary of the Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act - Chapter 2002, Texas Occupations Code, Tex. Occ. Code §§ 2002.001-.058 - Overview of the Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act (the “Act”). Section 47.03(a)(5) of the Texas Penal Code proscribes intentionally or knowingly selling or transferring raffle tickets for gain, even if the proceeds are used for charitable purposes. See Tex. Penal Code § 47.03(a)(5). However, it is a defense to prosecution under section 47.03(a)(5) that...
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