H.B. No. 1842 amends Section 2002.054 of the Occupations Code to allow certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to sell charitable raffle tickets through their Internet websites. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-1), which specifies that these organizations, including local chapters and affiliates, can offer raffle tickets to previously identified supporters. However, the bill maintains restrictions on advertising, prohibiting the use of paid advertising in mass communication and limiting promotional activities to the organization's website and direct communications with supporters.

Additionally, the new language clarifies that while organizations can sell tickets online, they cannot use their websites to display graphic or dynamic animations related to raffle entries or the drawing of tickets. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility for nonprofit wildlife conservation associations in fundraising while ensuring that certain advertising practices remain regulated. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2002.054 (Occupations Code 2002)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2002.054 (Occupations Code 2002)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 2002.054 (Occupations Code 2002)