Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

Contracts

Update Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Event Hosting Agreements for NRA bookings to include:

• Data Sharing Mandates: Clauses requiring the organization to provide attendee residency data (zip codes), which is a statutory prerequisite for calculating the economic impact and receiving funds.
• Contingency Clauses: Provisions allocating financial liability between the host and the organization if the state denies the MERP application due to insufficient data or failure to prove competitive selection.

Hiring/Training

• Bid Team Training: Sales and bid teams must be trained to document the "highly competitive selection process" during negotiations. They must secure written confirmation that a Texas site was chosen over a specific non-Texas site.
• Data Collection: Finance and operations teams must be trained to segregate tax receipts within the designated market area for the specific event window (30 days prior to 72 hours post-event).

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Affidavits of Selection: You must obtain and file a formal affidavit from the NRA confirming the competitive nature of the site selection.
• Visitor Tracking: Implement systems to rigorously track and document out-of-state visitors. Reimbursement is calculated strictly on *incremental* tax revenue generated by non-Texans.

Fees & Costs

• Upfront Investment: Budget for the upfront costs of the required economic impact study and legal counsel to prepare the application. These costs are only recoverable if the application is successful and the event generates sufficient tax revenue.