The bill, S.B. No. 2254, amends Section 2002.054 of the Occupations Code to allow certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to sell charitable raffle tickets under specific conditions. The amendment introduces a new subsection (a-1), which permits these organizations, including local chapters and affiliates, to use their Internet websites to sell or offer tickets to previously identified supporters. However, the bill maintains restrictions on advertising, prohibiting the use of paid advertising through mass communication channels and limiting statewide promotion to the organization's website or targeted communications.

Additionally, the new language clarifies that while these organizations can sell tickets online, they cannot use their websites to display graphic or dynamic animations related to the raffle entries or the drawing of tickets. The bill aims to provide a more flexible framework for wildlife conservation associations to fundraise while ensuring that the integrity of the raffle process is maintained. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2002.054 (Occupations Code 2002)