Texas § OC.51.2011 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION REGARDING STATE LOTTERY AND BINGO REGULATION
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§ OC.51.2011. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION REGARDING STATE LOTTERY AND BINGO REGULATION
POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION REGARDING STATE LOTTERY AND BINGO REGULATION. (a) The commission has broad authority and shall exercise strict control and close supervision over all activities authorized and conducted in this state under: (1) Chapter 2001 ; and (2) Chapter 466 , Government Code. (b) The commission shall ensure that games are conducted fairly and in compliance with the law. (c) The commission also has the powers and duties granted under: (1) Chapter 2001 ; and (2) Chapter 466 , Government Code. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 284, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.52, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.762, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Section 467.101 by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1160 (S.B. 3070 ), Sec. 53, eff. June 20, 2025.
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