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Title 16 - Part 8 - TEXAS RACING COMMISSION

Chapter 301 - DEFINITIONS

301.1 - Definitions

Chapter 303 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subchapter A - ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION

303.1 - Purpose
303.2 - Commission Responsibilities
303.3 - Offices
303.4 - Meetings
303.5 - Quorum
303.6 - Commission Officers
303.7 - Employees
303.8 - Executive Secretary
303.9 - Records
303.10 - Investigatory Files
303.11 - Vacancies on the Commission
303.12 - Use of Commission Motor Vehicles
303.13 - Seal of the Commission
303.14 - Unofficial Statements
303.15 - Acts in the Commission's Name
303.16 - Historically Underutilized Businesses
303.17 - Vendor Protests

Subchapter B - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION

303.31 - Regulation of Racing
303.32 - Power of Entry
303.33 - Subpoenas
303.34 - Certified Documents
303.35 - Access to Commission Programs
303.38 - Cooperation with Peace Officers and Other Enforcement Entities
303.41 - Allocation of Race Dates
303.42 - Approval of Charity Race Days
303.43 - Allocation of Live Race Dates for Class 1 Racetracks
303.44 - Oversight of Use of Funds Generated by Pari-Mutuel Racing

Subchapter C - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

303.61 - Power of Entry
303.62 - Records
303.63 - Comptroller Rules

Subchapter D - TEXAS BRED INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

303.81 - Texas-bred Incentive Programs
303.82 - Bond Required
303.83 - Audits, Financial Statements and Performance Measures
303.84 - Report to the Commission
303.85 - Background Investigations
303.86 - Participation in Texas Bred Programs
303.92 - Thoroughbred Rules
303.93 - Quarter Horse Rules
303.94 - Arabian Horse Rules
303.95 - Races for Accredited Texas-Bred Horses
303.96 - Paint Horse Rules
303.97 - Dually Registered Horses
303.99 - Stakes and Other Prepayment Races-Breed Registries
303.101 - Greyhound Breed Registry
303.102 - Greyhound Rules

Subchapter F - LICENSING PERSONS WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS

303.201 - General Authority
303.202 - Guidelines
303.203 - Evidence by Applicant

Subchapter G - HORSE INDUSTRY ESCROW ACCOUNT

303.301 - Definitions
303.302 - General Provisions
303.311 - Allocations to Horse Racetrack Associations
303.312 - Limitation on Use of Funds by Racetrack Associations
303.321 - Allocations to Breed Registries
303.322 - Limitations on Use of Funds by Breed Registries
303.323 - Modifications to Approved Events
303.324 - Recordkeeping and Audits
303.325 - Quarterly Reports

Chapter 307 - PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION

Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS

307.1 - Applicability
307.2 - Definitions
307.3 - Types of Proceedings
307.4 - Decision-making Proceedings
307.5 - Special Provisions regarding Racetrack License Applications
307.6 - Probation
307.7 - Ejection and Exclusion
307.8 - Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Subchapter B - CONTESTED CASES

307.31 - Prehearing Procedures
307.32 - Nonparty Participation
307.33 - Hearing
307.34 - Exceptions and Replies
307.35 - Oral Argument
307.36 - Consideration by Commission
307.37 - Final Order
307.38 - Rehearing
307.39 - Judicial Review

Subchapter C - PROCEEDINGS BY STEWARDS AND RACING JUDGES

307.61 - General Authority
307.62 - Disciplinary Hearings
307.63 - Ruling
307.64 - Penalties
307.65 - Reciprocity
307.66 - Applicability of Rules and Rulings
307.67 - Appeal to the Commission
307.68 - Stay
307.69 - Review by Executive Secretary

Subchapter D - RULEMAKING

307.101 - Purpose
307.102 - Rulemaking Procedure
307.103 - Petition for Adoption of Rules
307.104 - Saving Provisions
307.105 - Severability

Chapter 309 - RACETRACK LICENSES AND OPERATIONS

Subchapter A - RACETRACK LICENSES

309.1 - Racetrack Licenses
309.2 - Criteria
309.3 - Racetrack License Application Procedure
309.4 - Information for Background Investigation
309.5 - Restrictions on Licensing
309.6 - Order for Security for Compliance
309.7 - Horse Racetrack Application Fees
309.8 - Racetrack License Fees
309.9 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Licenses
309.10 - Notice and Curative Right of Debt Holders
309.11 - Fees for Requests to Approve a Transfer of Pecuniary Interests
309.12 - Fees for Requests to Approve Change of Location
309.51 - Designation of Active and Inactive Racetrack Licenses
309.52 - Review and Renewal of Inactive Racetrack Licenses
309.53 - Ownership and Management Review of Active Racetrack Licenses

Subchapter B - OPERATIONS OF RACETRACKS

309.101 - Duty of Association
309.102 - Exemption or Deferred Compliance
309.103 - Construction and Renovation of Racetrack Facilities
309.104 - Compliance Inspections
309.105 - Reimbursement of Breeders' Cup Costs
309.106 - Transfers to Texas-Bred Incentive Fund
309.111 - Comfort and Safety
309.112 - Maintenance
309.113 - Accessibility by Disabled Persons
309.114 - Restrooms
309.115 - Refreshments
309.116 - Complaints
309.117 - First Aid
309.118 - Regulatory Office Space and Equipment
309.120 - Parking for Licensees
309.122 - External Communication
309.123 - Internal Communication System
309.124 - Public Address System
309.125 - Photofinish Equipment
309.126 - Video Recording Equipment
309.127 - Maintenance of Still Images and Video Recordings
309.128 - Lighting
309.129 - Automatic Banking Machines
309.130 - Attendance
309.131 - Breathalyzer Machine
309.132 - Approval of Equipment
309.151 - Change of Ownership, Board of Directors, or Management Committee
309.152 - Records
309.153 - General Security
309.154 - Stable or Kennel Area
309.155 - Stable/Kennel Area Visitors Pass
309.156 - Incident Reports and Accident Records
309.157 - Fire Prevention
309.158 - Insect Control
309.159 - Alcoholic Beverages
309.160 - Vendors
309.162 - Management, Totalisator Companies, and Concessionaires Contracts
309.163 - Fingerprinting
309.164 - Accounting Practices
309.165 - Cooperation with Commission
309.166 - Race Information
309.167 - Organizational Chart
309.168 - Hazardous Weather

Subchapter C - HORSE RACETRACKS

309.201 - Applicability
309.202 - Track Length
309.203 - Track Width
309.204 - Elevation and Surface of Track
309.205 - Drainage
309.206 - Rails
309.207 - Maintenance of Track
309.208 - Gates
309.209 - Turf Access Path
309.210 - Lighting
309.211 - Obstacles
309.212 - Official's Stands
309.213 - Starting Gates
309.214 - Distance Markers
309.215 - Survey
309.241 - Barns
309.242 - Receiving Barn
309.243 - Stalls
309.244 - Accommodations for Stakes Races
309.245 - Manure Removal
309.246 - Hay and Feed Storage
309.247 - Maintenance of Common Areas
309.248 - Pre-race Holding Area
309.249 - Paddock
309.250 - Test Barn
309.253 - Postmortem
309.254 - Equine Ambulance
309.255 - Chase Vehicle
309.281 - Jockeys
309.282 - Living Quarters for Licensees
309.291 - Racing Hours
309.292 - Number of Races
309.293 - Saddle Cloth
309.294 - Starting Crew
309.295 - Condition Book
309.296 - Official Program
309.297 - Purse Accounts
309.298 - Stakes and Other Prepayment Races
309.299 - Horsemen's Representative

Subchapter D - GREYHOUND RACETRACKS

309.301 - Applicability
309.302 - Track Specifications
309.303 - Track Surface
309.304 - Watering Equipment
309.305 - Starting Boxes
309.306 - Escapes
309.307 - Lures
309.308 - Video Monitoring System
309.309 - Lockout Kennel
309.310 - Walkway
309.311 - Kennel Compound
309.312 - Turnout Pens
309.313 - Kennel Buildings
309.314 - Sprint Path
309.315 - Test Area
309.316 - Emergency Care Facility
309.317 - Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Personnel
309.351 - Kennel Contracts
309.352 - Texas Preference
309.353 - Dismissal of Kennel
309.354 - Stakes Entry
309.355 - Grading System
309.356 - Draw and Post Position Assignment
309.357 - Schooling
309.358 - Racing Restricted
309.359 - Use of Lures in Training or Racing
309.360 - Marathons
309.361 - Authority
309.362 - Number of Greyhounds
309.363 - Official Program
309.364 - Identification System
309.365 - Breakage

Chapter 311 - OTHER LICENSES

Subchapter A - LICENSING PROVISIONS

311.1 - Occupational Licenses
311.2 - Application Procedure
311.3 - Information for Background Investigation
311.4 - Occupational License Restrictions
311.5 - License Categories and Fees
311.6 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Licenses
311.7 - Renewal of Licenses
311.8 - Correction of Incorrect Information

Subchapter B - SPECIFIC LICENSES

311.101 - Horse Owners
311.102 - Greyhound Owners
311.103 - Kennel Owners
311.104 - Trainers
311.105 - Jockeys
311.106 - Veterinarians
311.107 - Lessee/Lessor
311.108 - Authorized Agent
311.109 - Mutuel Employees
311.110 - Leadout
311.111 - Jockey Agent
311.112 - Equine Dental Provider

Subchapter C - RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS

311.201 - Applicability
311.202 - Best Effort
311.203 - Ineligible Participant
311.204 - Bribes Prohibited
311.205 - Wagering
311.206 - Influence of Race Prohibited
311.207 - Inhumane Treatment
311.208 - Performance Information
311.209 - Information to Commission
311.210 - Conduct
311.211 - Weapons Prohibited
311.212 - Duty to Wear Badge
311.213 - Accident Reports
311.214 - Financial Responsibility
311.215 - Contraband
311.216 - Conduct in Stable Area
311.217 - Greyhound Training
311.218 - Safety Equipment

Subchapter D - ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING

311.301 - Use and Possession Prohibited
311.302 - Subject to Testing
311.303 - Method of Selection
311.304 - Taking of Specimens
311.305 - Security of Specimens
311.306 - Medical Review Officer
311.307 - Confidentiality of Results
311.308 - Penalties
311.321 - Prohibited Conduct
311.322 - Breathalyzer or Other Test
311.323 - Penalties

Chapter 313 - OFFICIALS AND RULES OF HORSE RACING

Subchapter A - OFFICIALS

313.1 - Racetrack Officials
313.2 - Duties
313.4 - Approval of Officials
313.21 - Eligibility for Appointment
313.22 - General Duties
313.23 - Supervision of Entries
313.24 - Records and Reports
313.25 - Steward's List
313.26 - Posting of Track Condition
313.41 - Racing Secretary
313.42 - Morning Clocker
313.43 - Official Timer
313.44 - Paddock Judge
313.45 - Clerk of Scales
313.46 - Placing Judges
313.47 - Patrol Judges
313.48 - Commission Veterinarians
313.49 - Starter
313.50 - Horse Identifiers
313.51 - Horseshoe Inspector
313.52 - Jockey Room Custodian
313.53 - Mutuel Manager
313.54 - Track Superintendent
313.55 - Assistant Racing Secretary
313.56 - Stable Superintendent
313.57 - Announcer
313.58 - Outriders
313.59 - Assistant Starters
313.60 - Test Barn Technicians
313.61 - Horsemen's Bookkeeper

Subchapter B - ENTRIES, SCRATCHES, AND ALLOWANCES

313.101 - Entry Procedure
313.102 - Intent and Authority
313.103 - Eligibility Requirements
313.104 - Registration Certificates
313.105 - Changes in Ownership
313.106 - Closing Entries
313.107 - Draw for Post Position
313.108 - Preferred List
313.109 - Change in Conditions
313.110 - Coupled Entries
313.111 - Age Restrictions
313.112 - Objection to Entry
313.131 - Scratch Procedure
313.132 - Scratch Time
313.133 - Scratch Irrevocable
313.134 - Obligation To Start
313.135 - Scratch by Stewards
313.136 - Scratches in Stakes Races
313.161 - Responsibility for Correct Weight
313.162 - Claim for Allowance
313.163 - Improper Claim for Allowance
313.164 - Records Conclusive
313.165 - Sex Allowance
313.166 - Apprentice Allowance
313.167 - Prohibited Allowances
313.168 - Scale of Weights for Age

Subchapter C - CLAIMING RACES

313.301 - Eligibility to Claim
313.302 - Claim Procedure
313.303 - Effective Time of Claim
313.304 - Claim Irrevocable
313.305 - Amounts on Deposit
313.306 - Transfer of Claimed Horse
313.307 - Responsibility for Testing
313.308 - Restrictions on Subsequent Use
313.309 - Ineligible Entry
313.310 - Restrictions on Claims
313.312 - Protests
313.313 - Removal To Avoid Claim
313.314 - Disclosure of Mare in Foal

Subchapter D - RUNNING OF THE RACE

313.401 - Jockeys To Report
313.402 - Weighing-out
313.403 - Maximum Overweight
313.404 - Items Included in Weight
313.405 - Whips and Other Equipment
313.406 - Colors and Number
313.407 - Duty To Fulfill Jockey Engagements
313.409 - Jockey Mount Fees
313.411 - Suspended Jockeys
313.421 - Horses to Pre-race Holding Area
313.422 - Saddling and Equipment
313.423 - Parade
313.424 - Leaving the Race Course
313.425 - At the Starting Gate
313.426 - Toe Grabs Prohibited
313.441 - The Start
313.442 - Interference
313.443 - Action by Jockeys
313.444 - Dismounting
313.445 - Weigh In
313.446 - Claim of Interference
313.447 - Ramifications of Disqualification
313.448 - Dead Heat
313.449 - Official Order of Finish
313.450 - Time Trial Qualifiers

Subchapter E - TRAINING FACILITIES

313.501 - Training Facility License
313.502 - Application for License
313.503 - Physical Plant
313.504 - Operational Requirements
313.505 - Workout Requirements
313.506 - Discretion of Officials
313.507 - Employees of Training Facilities

Chapter 315 - OFFICIALS AND RULES FOR GREYHOUND RACING

Subchapter A - OFFICIALS

315.1 - Required Officials
315.2 - Racing Judges
315.3 - Substitute Officials
315.4 - Dual Appointments
315.5 - General Duties
315.31 - Racing Judges
315.32 - Commission Veterinarian
315.33 - Paddock Judge
315.34 - Starter
315.35 - Clerk of Scales
315.36 - Mutuel Manager
315.37 - Racing Secretary
315.38 - Assistant Racing Secretary
315.39 - Chart Writer
315.40 - Kennel Master
315.41 - Photofinish Operator and Timer
315.42 - Association Veterinarian
315.43 - Track Superintendent
315.44 - Brakeman

Subchapter B - ENTRIES AND PRE-RACE PROCEDURES

315.101 - Registration
315.102 - Entry Procedure
315.103 - Eligibility To Enter or Start
315.104 - Sales and Transfers
315.105 - Stakes Race
315.106 - Liability for Fees in Stake Races
315.107 - Payments of Nominating, Sustaining and Starting Fees
315.108 - Qualifying Time
315.109 - Objection to Entry
315.110 - Scratches
315.111 - Schooling
315.112 - Ineligibility Due to Improper Greyhound Training

Subchapter C - RACE PROCEDURES

315.201 - Racing Weight
315.202 - Changes in Established Weight
315.203 - Placement in Lockout
315.204 - Paddock to Post
315.205 - Equipment
315.206 - Operation of Lure
315.207 - Leaving the Course
315.208 - Interference
315.209 - No Race
315.210 - Price Distribution in Dead Heats
315.211 - Objections

Subchapter D - GREYHOUND BREEDING FARMS

315.250 - Standards for Greyhound Breeding Farms

Chapter 319 - VETERINARY PRACTICES AND DRUG TESTING

Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS

319.1 - Purpose and Definitions
319.2 - Treatment Restricted
319.3 - Medication Restricted
319.4 - Veterinarians
319.5 - Report of Treatment by Veterinarians
319.6 - Access to Pre-race and Test Areas Restricted
319.7 - Labeling Requirements
319.8 - Submission Required
319.9 - Witnesses Permitted
319.10 - Devices and Substances Prohibited
319.11 - Powers of Inspection, Examination, and Search and Seizure
319.12 - Cooperation Required
319.13 - Disposable Syringes
319.14 - Possession of Certain Substances
319.15 - Storage of Certain Medications
319.16 - Postmortem Examination
319.17 - Removal of a Race Animal

Subchapter B - TREATMENT OF HORSES

319.101 - Pre-Race Examination
319.102 - Veterinarian's List
319.104 - Blocking of Legs
319.105 - Bandages
319.106 - Nerved Horses
319.107 - Altering Sex of Horse
319.108 - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
319.109 - Destruction of Horses
319.110 - Requirements to Enter Association Grounds
319.111 - Bleeders and Furosemide Program
319.112 - Unlicensed Veterinary Practices

Subchapter C - TREATMENT OF GREYHOUNDS

319.201 - Pre-Race Examination
319.202 - Veterinarian's List
319.203 - Condition of Greyhounds and Inspection of Kennels
319.204 - Vaccination Requirements

Subchapter D - DRUG TESTING

319.301 - Testing Authorized
319.302 - Reasonable Diligence Required
319.303 - Tampering with Specimen
319.304 - Penalties on Positive Test
319.331 - Equipment for Testing
319.332 - Procedure for Obtaining Specimens
319.333 - Specimen Identification
319.334 - Delivery and Retention of Specimens
319.335 - Approval of Testing Costs
319.336 - Payment of Testing Costs
319.337 - Interference with Testing Prohibited
319.338 - Storage of Splits
319.361 - Testing of Horses
319.362 - Split Specimen
319.363 - Testing for Total Carbon Dioxide
319.364 - Testing for Androgenic-Anabolic Steroids (AAS)
319.391 - Testing of Greyhounds

Chapter 321 - PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING

Subchapter A - MUTUEL OPERATIONS

321.1 - Definitions and General Provisions
321.2 - Odds Manipulation
321.3 - Conduct of Wagering
321.5 - Pari-mutuel Auditor
321.7 - Cooperation with Officials
321.9 - System Failure
321.11 - Access to Removable Electronic Media
321.12 - Time Synchronization
321.13 - Pari-mutuel Track Report
321.15 - License to Provide Totalisator Services
321.17 - Activities by Minors Restricted
321.19 - Wagers by Employees of Commission
321.21 - Certain Wagers Prohibited
321.23 - Wagering Explanations
321.25 - Wagering Information
321.27 - Posting of Race Results
321.29 - Mutuel Tickets
321.31 - Vouchers
321.33 - Expiration Date
321.34 - Refusal to Cash
321.35 - Claim for Payment
321.36 - Unclaimed Outs and Vouchers
321.37 - Cashed Tickets and Vouchers
321.39 - Altering Cashed Tickets and Cashed Vouchers
321.43 - Cancellation of Win Wagers
321.45 - Teller's Records
321.46 - Payment on No Ticket Issue

Subchapter B - TOTALISATOR REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

321.101 - Totalisator Requirements and Operating Environment

Subchapter C - REGULATION OF LIVE WAGERING

321.201 - Actions by Stewards or Racing Judges
321.203 - Errors in Posted Payoff
321.205 - Probable Odds
321.207 - Betting Interests
321.209 - Minimum Wager
321.211 - Carryover Pools
321.213 - Straight Wagers
321.215 - Multiple Wagers
321.217 - Stop Betting Command
321.301 - Distribution of Pools
321.302 - Payoff on Minus Pool
321.303 - Straight Pools
321.304 - Win Pool
321.305 - Place Pool
321.306 - Show Pool
321.307 - Daily Double
321.308 - Quinella
321.309 - Exacta
321.310 - Trifecta
321.311 - Twin Trifecta
321.312 - Pick (n)
321.313 - Select Three, Four, or Five
321.314 - Superfecta
321.315 - Tri-Superfecta
321.316 - Odd-Even
321.317 - Prevention of Start
321.318 - Special Wager
321.320 - Super Hi-Five
321.321 - Fortune Pick (n)
321.322 - Triple Trifecta

Subchapter D - SIMULCAST WAGERING

321.401 - Purpose
321.403 - Simulcasting License
321.405 - Approval Of Exporting Simulcast Races
321.407 - Approval of Wagering on Simulcast Import Races
321.409 - Simulcasting Contract
321.411 - Public Address System
321.413 - Duties Of Guest Racetrack
321.415 - Duties Of Host Racetrack
321.417 - Emergency Procedures
321.419 - Simulcasting Officials
321.421 - Stop Betting Command
321.451 - General Provisions
321.453 - Formation Of Common Pool
321.455 - Distribution Of Common Pool
321.457 - Breakage
321.459 - Manual Merge
321.461 - Failure To Merge
321.501 - Negotiation With Horsemen
321.503 - Purses
321.505 - Allocation of Purses and Funds for Texas Bred Incentive Programs
321.507 - Priority of Signals

Subchapter E - TICKETLESS ELECTRONIC WAGERING

321.601 - Purpose
321.603 - Authorization for E-Wagering
321.605 - E-Wagering Plan
321.607 - E-Wagering Account Restrictions
321.609 - Testing E-Wagering
321.621 - Ticketless Electronic Wagering Hardware
321.623 - Cancellation of E-Wagers
321.625 - Discrepancy/Dispute Resolution
321.627 - Suspension or Termination of E-Wagering

Chapter 323 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND ENFORCEMENT

Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS

323.1 - Investigation and Disciplinary Action
323.2 - Complaints
323.3 - Notice to Violator
323.4 - Action on Complaints
323.5 - Complaints against Officials

Subchapter B - CIVIL REMEDIES

323.101 - Administrative Penalties

Subchapter C - CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT

323.201 - Reporting of Criminal Activity and Convictions
323.202 - Notice to District Attorneys
323.203 - Department of Public Safety Reports