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Can I offer contests that involve international sports in Texas? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Offering Contests Involving International Sports in Texas

If you are planning to offer contests that involve international sports in Texas, there are certain requirements that you need to comply with.

Firstly, you need to ensure that you have the necessary licenses and registrations to conduct such contests. According to Tex. Occ. Section 2052.107 [1.3], unless a person holds a license or registration issued under this chapter, the person may not act as a combative sports professional contestant, manager of a professional contestant, referee, or judge.

Secondly, you need to comply with the registration requirements for amateur combative sports associations as per Tex. Occ. Section 2052.117 [1.2]. An applicant for registration as an amateur combative sports association must apply on a form acceptable to the executive director. An application must be accompanied by a registration fee, proof of compliance with requirements established by rule for insurance and surety bonds, if any, a copy of the rules of the association establishing standards of conduct for contestants and officials, and proof that the association is recognized or organized as a nonprofit organization under the laws of this state or has such status under federal law.

Thirdly, you need to comply with the requirements for event support contracts as per 10 TXAC 184.50 [3.1]. An event support contract is required for any event that is participating in the Major Events Reimbursement Program, Events Trust Fund Program, or Motor Sports Racing Trust Fund Program. The parties to an event support contract shall include, at a minimum, the site selection organization and the applicant. The event support contract must establish the applicant’s role and obligation in the preparation or presentation of the event, and shall set out the representations and assurances of the parties with respect to the selection of a site in this state for the location of an event, and the requirements and costs necessary (or desirable, as authorized by Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Article 5190.14, Section 5A(h) or 5B(h)) for the preparation or presentation of an event.

Finally, you need to ensure that you are qualified to conduct charitable raffles under Tex. Occ. Section 2004.003 [4.1]. A professional sports team charitable foundation is qualified to conduct charitable raffles under this chapter if the foundation is associated with a professional sports team with a home venue or rodeo venue located in this state, does not distribute any of its income to its members, officers, or governing body, other than as reasonable compensation for services, has existed for at least the three years preceding the conduct of a raffle under this chapter, does not devote a substantial part of its activities to attempting to influence legislation and does not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office in any manner, including by publishing or distributing statements or making campaign contributions, qualifies for and has obtained an exemption from federal income tax from the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and does not have or recognize any local chapter, affiliate, unit, or subsidiary organization in this state.

In conclusion, to offer contests that involve international sports in Texas, you need to comply with the licensing and registration requirements, event support contract requirements, and charitable raffle qualifications mentioned above.

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