Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.

HB 1848 amends Texas law to regulate coin-operated machines by requiring the comptroller to disclose confidential license information to law enforcement upon written request for investigations. It also prohibits contracts between machine operators and location owners (e.g., store owners) that restrict the location owner’s right to purchase or use unregulated products or services. The bill gives the comptroller authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for violations like false statements in applications or restrictive contracts. These changes directly affect coin-operated machine operators and location owners, aiming to enhance transparency for law enforcement and prevent unfair business restrictions.