The bill proposes the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo from the Texas Lottery Commission to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. Key amendments include changes to various sections of the Government Code, such as the definition of "commission" to refer to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation instead of the Texas Lottery Commission. Additionally, the bill outlines the transition process, which includes the transfer of all functions, rules, and personnel related to bingo regulation to the new commission by September 1, 2025.

Several provisions are repealed, and new sections are added to clarify the allocation of powers and duties between the commission and the department. The bill also stipulates that any existing licenses or permits issued by the Texas Lottery Commission will remain valid under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation after the transition. Furthermore, the Texas Lottery Commission is required to provide necessary access to its systems and data to facilitate the transfer. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025, if not.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.093, Government Code 455.1525, Government Code 466.002, Government Code 467.002, Government Code 467.024, Government Code 467.025, Government Code 467.035, Government Code 467.101, Government Code 467.111, Government Code 572.003, Occupations Code 2001.002 (Government Code 466, Government Code 572, Occupations Code 2001, Government Code 455, Government Code 467, Government Code 411)