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Can you summarize Tex. Penal Section 47.06?
GAMBLING > POSSESSION OF GAMBLING DEVICE, EQUIPMENT, OR PARAPHERNALIA.
Short Summary
This section of the Texas Penal Code governs the possession of gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia with the intent to further gambling. It applies to any person who knowingly owns, manufactures, transfers, or possesses such items. There are defenses to prosecution, including if the gambling is to occur entirely in a private place, no economic benefit other than personal winnings is received, and the chance of winning is the same for all participants. Another defense is if the person owned, manufactured, transferred, or possessed the items solely for the purpose of shipping them to another jurisdiction where possession or use is legal. Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly owns, manufactures, transfers, or possesses gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia with the intent to further gambling
What does it govern?
Possession of gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia
What are exemptions?
It is a defense to prosecution if the device, equipment, or paraphernalia is used for or intended for use in gambling that is to occur entirely in a private place, no economic benefit other than personal winnings is received, and the chance of winning is the same for all participants. It is also a defense if the person owned, manufactured, transferred, or possessed the gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia for the sole purpose of shipping it to another jurisdiction where possession or use is legal.
What are the Penalties?
Class A misdemeanor
Jurisdiction
Texas