Tex. Occupations Code § 2153.352: SEALING OF MACHINES.

(a) The comptroller or an authorized representative of the comptroller may seal a coin-operated machine in a manner that prevents the full operation of the machine if:

(1) the license or registration certificate of the person exhibiting or displaying the machine is suspended or revoked;

(2) the owner fails to pay a tax on the machine; or

(3) the machine is not registered with the comptroller under this chapter.

(b) The comptroller shall charge a $50 fee to release a coin-operated machine sealed under this section. The fee shall be paid to the comptroller.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.