Sec. 2001.152.  ELIGIBILITY.  (a)  The commission may issue a commercial lessor license only to:
(1)  a licensed authorized organization that owns or leases a premises where bingo is or will be conducted or an association of licensed authorized organizations that jointly own or lease premises where bingo is or will be conducted and that the organization or association leases or offers for lease to one or more other authorized organizations for the conduct of bingo;
(2)  a person who leases premises to a single licensed authorized organization that subleases or will sublease the premises to one or more other licensed authorized organizations for the conduct of bingo;  or
(3)  a person who leases premises for the total control and exclusive use of only one licensed authorized organization as that organization's primary business office.
(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a person who was a licensed commercial lessor on June 10, 1989, whose license has been in effect continuously since that date, and who is otherwise eligible for the license may renew the license.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1114, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.