What defines a “charitable organization”?
A charitable organization is defined in Section 84.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code [http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/cp.toc.htm] and includes “any bona fide charitable, religious, prevention of cruelty to children or animals, youth sports and youth recreational, neighborhood crime prevention or patrol, or educational organization (excluding fraternities, sororities, and secret societies), or other organization promoting the common good and general welfare for the people in a community, including these types of organizations with a Section 501(c)(3) or (4) exemption from federal income tax, some chambers of commerce, and volunteer centers certified by the Department of Public Safety.”
