Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account.
HB 2820 sets a $100,000 limit on the operating capital charitable bingo groups in Texas can retain in their accounts for expenses (excluding prizes). It directly affects licensed nonprofit organizations and units of organizations that operate charitable bingo games. The bill establishes this cap unless the state commission sets a higher limit by rule or the bingo director approves a higher amount for a specific organization. Exceptions allow flexibility for operational needs but maintain a clear financial boundary for these fundraising activities.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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Jun 20, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final version signed by the Governor. The substantive policy content regarding charitable bingo operating capital limits remains unchanged, though formatting inconsistencies were corrected throughout the document.
TECHNICAL
Document header and footer were updated to reflect the enrolled status, including signatures and certification of passage by both legislative chambers.
Line numbers and page breaks were removed as the bill is now in its final enrolled form ready for enactment.
Formatting inconsistencies in spacing and indentation were standardized throughout the text.
Floor votes · House May 6, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
49
Key actions
17
Committee
12
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
May 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
May 9, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 7, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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