CHAPTER 2003. INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF GAMBLING VESSELS
OCCUPATIONS CODE
TITLE 13. SPORTS, AMUSEMENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
SUBTITLE A. GAMING
CHAPTER 2003. INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF GAMBLING VESSELS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2003.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "department" means
the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2003.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies
only to a vessel on which activity described by Section 47.02(a),
Penal Code, is regularly conducted, whether or not the activity
occurs in this state.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
SUBCHAPTER B. STATE INSPECTION AND REGULATION
Sec. 2003.051. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. (a) The
department may request criminal history record information from
the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other law enforcement
agency relating to a person who owns, has a financial interest
in, operates, or is employed by a person who operates a vessel in
this state, including the territorial waters of this state,
whether or not the operation of the vessel is in violation of
law.
(b) The department may maintain records of information obtained
under Subsection (a).
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2003.052. INSPECTION. The department may inspect a vessel
located in this state, including the territorial waters of this
state, to ensure that the vessel is operated in compliance with
state or other law.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
SUBCHAPTER C. MUNICIPAL INSPECTION AND REGULATION
Sec. 2003.101. REGULATION. (a) A municipality, by ordinance,
may impose regulations for the protection of the health and
safety of the passengers or crew of a vessel that:
(1) regularly boards passengers in the municipality; or
(2) is regularly loaded, fueled, repaired, stored, or docked in
the municipality.
(b) A municipal ordinance may not prohibit an activity relating
to a vessel that is expressly permitted under Chapter 47, Penal
Code, or other state law.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2003.102. INSPECTION. A municipality may inspect a vessel
docked in the municipality to determine if the vessel is operated
in compliance with Chapter 47, Penal Code, a municipal ordinance,
or other law.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.