Penal Code §47.11

In force on Apr 19, 2022 · this text took effect Nov 07, 2017 · same as today's text

DEPOSITS IN CERTAIN ACCOUNTS NOT CONSIDERATION

For purposes of this chapter, opening or making a deposit in a savings account or other savings program subject to a savings promotion raffle under Chapter 280 , Finance Code, does not constitute consideration.

History: Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 471 ), Sec. 6, eff. November 7, 2017.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Nov 07, 2017 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0425 (Apr 19, 2022): Whether an amusement machine is a gambling device under section 47.01 of the Penal Code where the amount awarded from play is determined partially by chance

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