H.B. No. 1842 amends Section 2002.054 of the Occupations Code to allow certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to sell charitable raffle tickets under specific conditions. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-1) that permits these organizations, including local chapters and affiliates, to use their Internet websites to sell or offer raffle tickets to previously identified supporters. However, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of the website for graphic or dynamic animations related to the raffle entry or the drawing of tickets.

Additionally, the bill maintains restrictions on promoting raffles through mass communication channels such as television, radio, or newspapers, and limits statewide advertising to the organization's website or targeted communications. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for nonprofit wildlife conservation associations while ensuring that the integrity of the raffle process is upheld. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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)