This is a clone of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for educational purposes. It is not the official version and should not be used for legal purposes. Site created Wed, 21 May 2025 21:16:39 GMT
(a) A certificate of registration or eligibility certificate filed with an association to establish eligibility of a horse to be entered in a race must accurately reflect the correct and true ownership of the horse. The stewards may authorize the entry of a horse with a pending transfer.(b) The name of the owner printed on the program must conform to the ownership declared on the certificate of registration or eligibility certificate, unless a stable name has been registered for the owner.(c) An individual may not alter or forge a certificate of registration, certificate of eligibility, or other document relating to ownership or registration.(d) The racing secretary shall ensure that registration certificates are secured in a manner that prevents access by unauthorized individuals.(e) Not later than 24 hours after a trainer brings a horse on to association grounds, the trainer shall register the horse with the racing secretary.(f) If a horse is dually registered and entered in a claiming race, both certificates of registration must be in the racing secretary's office.