CHAPTER 2157. REGULATION OF MOTION PICTURE THEATERS
OCCUPATIONS CODE
TITLE 13. SPORTS, AMUSEMENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
SUBTITLE D. OTHER AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
CHAPTER 2157. REGULATION OF MOTION PICTURE THEATERS
Sec. 2157.001. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS. An agreement
relating to the distribution of a film shown in any theater in
this state or the licensing of a motion picture or film shown in
any theater in this state is to be construed under state law.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2157.002. VENUE FOR CERTAIN SUITS. (a) Venue of a suit
arising out of an agreement described by Section 2157.001 is in
the county in which:
(1) the film was licensed to be shown; or
(2) the principal office of the exhibitor under the agreement is
located.
(b) A provision of the agreement attempting to establish venue
in a place other than as provided by Subsection (a) is void.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2157.003. REPORTS ON THEATER ATTENDANCE. (a) A private or
confidential investigator employed to determine the attendance at
or the number of paid admissions for a motion picture theater
performance shall furnish to the owner or general manager of the
theater:
(1) a report of the investigator's findings on the day after the
date of the determination; and
(2) a written copy of the investigator's findings or report not
later than the third day after the date of the determination.
(b) If an investigator does not comply with Subsection (a),
evidence obtained by the investigator and the investigator's
testimony is not admissible as evidence in any court or other
proceeding.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.