11 Ann. art. 179d, sec. 13(c)(4) (West 1987 & Supp. 1990). A license may be suspended or revoked for failure to comply with the Act. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 179d, sec. 16(b) & (e) (West Supp. 1990). The term "charitable purposes" is defined in the Act as one or more causes, deeds, or activities that (1) benefit the needy of Texas by, among other things, promoting their opportunity for religious or educational advancement, relieving disease or suffering, or by contributing to their physical well-being; or (2) initiate, perform or foster public works in Texas. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 179d, sec. 2(9) (West 1987 & Supp. 1990). In addition, the term "charitable purposes" is defined to include organizational and administrative activities that assist the licensed authorized organization in furthering those charitable purposes listed in section 2(9) of the Act provided that the activity relates to a purpose which is consistent with the stated purposes of the organization.7 Tex. Admin. Code tit. 34, sec. 3.544 (1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990). Under the Act, a licensed organization is required to establish and maintain one regular checking account designated the "bingo account". Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 179d, sec. 7 Expenditures for services rendered and materials purchased for the conduct of bingo by the organization are not considered distributions for charitable purposes. Tex. Admin. Code tit. 34, sec. 3.544 (1987); Tex. Admin. Code tit. 34, sec. 3.544 (1988); Tex. Admin. Code tit. 34, sec. 3.544 (1989); Tex. Admin. Code tit. 34, sec. 3.544 (1990).Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next
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