The Attorney General is not permitted to give specific legal advice to members of the general public, and the following represents only guidelines for suggested responses to frequently asked questions.
There are numerous Attorney General Opinions regarding both raffles and casino/poker nights. The statute is very technical and should be consulted before advising an organization regarding the legality of a proposed raffle. The Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, Chapter 2002 of the Occupations Code (CREA) establishes the guidelines for raffles in Texas.
