Listed below in reverse chronological order are documents released by the Charitable Bingo Operations Division (CBOD) and information supplied by the Texas Legislature on House Bill 914 (HB 914), 86th Legislature.
February 11, 2020: Fiscal Year 2020 Bingo Prize Fee Allocations Statement dated February 11, 2020 to Counties and Municipalities
January 14, 2020:Notification to Authorized Organizations Conducting Occasions in Dallas County
January 6, 2020: A Message from Charitable Bingo Operations Director
January 3, 2020: County and Municipality HB 914 Vote Status as of December 18, 2019
Dec 16, 2019: FAQ's Concerning the 86th Legislative Session
Frequently Asked Questions concerning the 86th Legislative session and HB 914
Nov 21, 2019: County and Municipality HB 914 Prize Fee Vote Status as of November 21, 2019
List of the status of local government votes on whether to continue receiving prize fees
Oct 22, 2019: 86th Texas Legislature Update – A Message from Charitable Bingo Operations Director
A message from CBOD Director Michael Farrell with a summary of House Bill 914 and Prize Fees
Sept. 27, 2019: CBOD Third Letter to Counties and Municipalities
A third letter from CBOD Director Michael Farrell to counties and municipalities who were eligible to receive a portion of Bingo Prize Fees as of Jan. 1, 2019.
Sept. 19, 2019: Letter from State Rep. Senfronia Thompson to Chairman Winston Krause
A letter from State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, author of HB 914, to Winston Krause, chairman of the Texas Lottery Commission, addressing HB 914.
Aug. 28, 2019: Instructions: How to find active licensed organizations conducting Bingo?
Instructions for counties and municipalities to help them identify and access a list of licensed authorized organizations holding Bingo occasions and their mailing addresses.
Aug. 26, 2019: CBOD Second Letter to Counties and Municipalities
A second letter from CBOD Director Michael Farrell to counties and municipalities who were eligible to receive a portion of Bingo Prize Fees as of Jan. 1, 2019.
July 17, 2019: CBOD Letter to Counties and Municipalities
A letter from CBOD Director Michael Farrell to counties and municipalities who were eligible to receive a portion of Bingo Prize Fees as of Jan. 1, 2019.
July 2019: 86th Texas Legislature: A Message from the CBOD Director
An open message from the CBOD Director Michael Farrell addressing changes to the Bingo Industry enacted by the 86th Texas Legislature.
June 14, 2019: HB 914 Text
A link to the Texas Legislature’s website with text and information on HB 914.
