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) When two or more horses in different trial races have the same qualifying time, to a degree of one-hundredth of a second, or more exact measurement if photofinish equipment permits, for fewer available positions in the finals or consolations, the stewards shall conduct a draw by lot.(b) A horse may not draw into the finals or consolations instead of a horse that finished ahead of the horse.(c) When scheduled races are trial heats for futurities or stakes races electronically timed from the starting gates, an association may not move the starting gates or allow the starting gates to be moved until all trial heats are complete, except in an emergency or to renovate the track as determined by the stewards.