Texas HB2154 amends the definition of "private place" for gambling criminal offense purposes.

Texas HB2154 amends the Penal Code to redefine "private place" for gambling criminal offense purposes. A "private place" is now defined as a location inaccessible to the public, excluding streets, highways, restaurants, taverns, nightclubs, commercial gaming enterprises, schools, hospitals, and common areas of apartment houses, hotels, motels, office buildings, transportation facilities, and shops. The term "commercial gaming enterprise" includes for-profit poker clubs, card clubs, or game rooms.

Texas HB2154 amends the definition of "private place" for gambling criminal offense purposes.

Texas HB2154 amends the Penal Code to redefine "private place" for gambling criminal offense purposes. A "private place" is now defined as a location inaccessible to the public, excluding streets, highways, restaurants, taverns, nightclubs, commercial gaming enterprises, schools, hospitals, and common areas of apartment houses, hotels, motels, office buildings, transportation facilities, and shops. The term "commercial gaming enterprise" includes for-profit poker clubs, card clubs, or game rooms.