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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).
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