Sec. 2001.057. BINGO ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(a) The commission may appoint a bingo advisory committee consisting of nine members. The commission shall appoint members representing a balance of interests including representatives of:

(1) the public;

(2) charities that operate bingo games; and

(3) commercial and charity lessors that participate in the bingo industry.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636, Sec. 42(2), eff. October 1, 2009.

(c) A committee member serves at the pleasure of the commission.

(d) A committee member is not entitled to receive compensation for serving as a member. A committee member is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in performing duties as a member.

(e) The committee may:

(1) advise the commission on the needs and problems of the state's bingo industry;

(2) comment on rules involving bingo during their development and before final adoption unless an emergency requires immediate action by the commission;

(3) report annually to the commission on the committee's activities; and

(4) perform other duties as determined by the commission.

(f) The committee may meet quarterly or at the commission's request.

(g) The commission may adopt rules to govern the operations of the committee.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 636 , Sec. 42(2), eff. October 1, 2009.