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Sec. 2052.117. Amateur Combative Sports Association Registration Requirements.
(a) An applicant for registration as an amateur combative sports association must apply on a form acceptable to
the executive director.
(b) An application must be accompanied by:
(1) a registration fee in the amount set by the commission;
(2) proof of compliance with requirements established by rule for:
(A) insurance; and
(B) surety bonds, if any;
(3) a copy of the rules of the association establishing standards of conduct for contestants and
officials; and
(4) proof that the association is recognized or organized as a nonprofit organization under the laws of
this state or has such status under federal law.
(c) Rules of the association must be approved by the department.
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SUBCHAPTER C. LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND PERMITS
Sec. 2052.101. Promoter License.
A person may not act as a promoter unless the person holds the appropriate license issued under this chapter.
Sec. 2052.102. Promoter License Application Requirements.
(a) An applicant for a promoter's license under this chapter must apply on a form furnished by the executive
director.
(b) An application must be accompanied by:
(1) a license fee in an amount set by the commission; and
(2) a surety bond:
(A) subject to approval by the executive director; and
(B) conditioned on the applicant's payment of the tax imposed under Section 2052.151.
(c) The executive director shall establish the amount of the surety bond required under Subsection (b). The
bond amount may not be less than $300.
Sec. 2052.107. Other Combative Sports Licenses.
Unless a person holds a license or registration issued under this chapter, the person may not act as a combative
sports:
(1) professional contestant;
(2) manager of a professional contestant;
(3) referee;
(4) judge;
(5) second;
(6) timekeeper;
(7) matchmaker;
(8) ringside physician; or
(9) event coordinator.
Sec. 2052.108. Application Requirements For Other Licenses.
(a) An application for a license under Section 2052.107 must be made on a form furnished by the executive
director.
(b) An application must be accompanied by the required license fee.
Sec. 2052.109. Surety Bond.
(a) A surety bond required under this subchapter must:
(1) be issued by a company authorized to conduct business in this state;
(2) comply with the applicable requirements of the Insurance Code;
(3) be payable to the state for use by the state or a political subdivision that establishes that the boxing
or wrestling promoter is liable to it for damages, penalties, taxes, or other expenses resulting from
promotional activities conducted in this state; and
(4) be open to more than one claim, except that the claims may not exceed the face value of the bond.
(b) A person required to file a surety bond under this subchapter shall file a new bond annually.
(c) A company that issues a bond shall notify the department in writing of the cancellation of the bond not later
than the 30th day before the date on which the bond is canceled.