EAO 090

In providing the use of a deer lease to a member of the legislative or executive branch, a corporation may subject itself or its officers or employees to registration and reporting requirements of chapter 305 of the Government Code, even if no business related matters are to be discussed. For a corporation to satisfy the “guest” requirement under section 36.10 of the Penal Code there must be a person present whose position, authority, or conduct could create corporate liability for exemplary damages.