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TX Occ Code § 2027.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2027 - Wagering|Subchapter B. Simulcast Wagering|Section 2027.053. Commission Approval Required for Pari-Mutuel Pool Inclusion

Sec. 2027.053.  COMMISSION APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR PARI-MUTUEL POOL INCLUSION.  (a)  With commission approval:(1)  wagers accepted on a simulcast race by any out-of-state receiving location may be included in the pari-mutuel pool for the race at the sending in-state racetrack association; and(2)  wagers accepted by an in-state racetrack association on a race simulcast from out-of-state may be included in the pari-mutuel pools for the race at the out-of-state sending track.(b)  The commission may adopt rules necessary to facilitate the interstate commingling of pari-mutuel pools as provided by Subsection (a).(c)  The racetrack where the wager is made is responsible for reporting and remitting this state's share of the pari-mutuel pool.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2027.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2027 - Wagering|Subchapter B. Simulcast Wagering|Section 2027.054. Requirements and Limitations on Simulcast Races

Sec. 2027.054.  REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS ON SIMULCAST RACES.  (a)  A horse racetrack may not be required to accept a greyhound simulcast signal.  A horse racetrack that offers wagering on interstate greyhound simulcast races must offer wagering on all Texas greyhound races made available for simulcast wagering.(b)  A greyhound racetrack may not be required to accept a horse simulcast signal.  A greyhound racetrack that offers wagering on interstate horse simulcast races must offer wagering on all Texas horse races made available for simulcast wagering.(c)  The commission may not approve wagering on an interstate simulcast race unless the receiving location consents to wagering on interstate simulcast races at all other receiving locations in this state.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2027.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2027 - Wagering|Subchapter B. Simulcast Wagering|Section 2027.055. Contract Required for Simulcast Races

Sec. 2027.055.  CONTRACT REQUIRED FOR SIMULCAST RACES.  (a)  Except as provided by this subchapter, a horse racetrack may offer wagering on interstate greyhound race simulcast signals only as provided by a contract with the nearest greyhound racetrack.  If an agreement between the racetracks cannot be reached by October 1 of the year preceding the calendar year in which the simulcasting is to occur, the horse racetrack may purchase and offer wagering on greyhound race simulcast signals and shall pay to the nearest greyhound racetrack the amounts specified under Section 2028.202(c)(1). (b)  Except as provided by this subchapter, a greyhound racetrack may offer wagering on interstate horse race simulcast signals only as provided by a contract with the nearest Class 1 horse racetrack.  If an agreement between the racetracks cannot be reached by October 1 of the year preceding the calendar year in which the simulcasting is to occur, the greyhound racetrack may purchase and offer wagering on interstate horse race simulcast signals and shall pay to the nearest Class 1 horse racetrack the amounts specified in Section 2028.202(b)(1).(c)  Wagering on a simulcast greyhound race at a horse racetrack that conducted its inaugural meet within 12 months of September 1, 1997, or at an operational horse racetrack within 60 miles of that racetrack may be conducted only in accordance with an agreement between the racetracks.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2027.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2027 - Wagering|Subchapter B. Simulcast Wagering|Section 2027.056. Simulcast Contract Terms and Arbitration

Sec. 2027.056.  SIMULCAST CONTRACT TERMS AND ARBITRATION.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a greyhound racetrack association and the state greyhound breed registry shall by contract agree that each simulcast contract to which the greyhound racetrack association is a party, including a simulcast contract with a horse racetrack association or with another greyhound racetrack association, include terms that provide adequately for:(1)  the development of greyhound racing, breeding, and purses; and(2)  any actual or potential loss of live racing handle based on the racetrack association's historical live racing schedule and handle in this state.(b)  If a greyhound racetrack association and the state greyhound breed registry fail to reach an agreement under Subsection (a), the racetrack association or the breed registry may submit the contract negotiations for binding arbitration under Chapter 171, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and commission rules.(c)  The arbitration must be conducted by a board of three arbitrators as follows:(1)  one arbitrator appointed by the greyhound racetrack association;(2)  one arbitrator appointed by the state greyhound breed registry; and(3)  one arbitrator appointed by the arbitrators appointed under Subdivisions (1) and (2).(d)  A greyhound racetrack association and the state greyhound breed registry shall each pay its own arbitration expenses.  The greyhound racetrack association and the state greyhound breed registry shall equally pay the arbitrator fees and costs.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2027.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2027 - Wagering|Subchapter C. Wagering Prohibitions|Section 2027.101. Rules Prohibiting Wagering by Minor and Viewing by Unaccompanied Child

Sec. 2027.101.  RULES PROHIBITING WAGERING BY MINOR AND VIEWING BY UNACCOMPANIED CHILD.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules to prohibit:(1)  wagering by a minor; and(2)  a child from entering the viewing section of a racetrack unless accompanied by the child's parent or guardian.(b)  The rules adopted under Subsection (a) may except any conduct described as an affirmative defense by Section 2033.017. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2027.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2027 - Wagering|Subchapter C. Wagering Prohibitions|Section 2027.102. Unlawful Wagering

Sec. 2027.102.  UNLAWFUL WAGERING.  (a)  A person may not wager on the result of a horse or greyhound race in this state except as authorized by this subtitle.(b)  A person other than a racetrack association may not accept from a Texas resident while the resident is in this state a wager on the result of a horse or greyhound race conducted inside or outside this state. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter A. Commission Oversight of Pari-Mutuel Racing Funds|Section 2028.001. Adoption of Requirements or Other Performance Measures

Sec. 2028.001.  ADOPTION OF REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER PERFORMANCE MEASURES.  (a)  For any organization that receives funds generated by live or simulcast pari-mutuel racing, the commission shall adopt reporting, monitoring, and auditing requirements or other appropriate performance measures for:(1)  any funds distributed to or used by the organization; and(2)  any function or service provided by the expenditure of the funds described by Subdivision (1).(b)  The commission shall adopt the requirements or performance measures after consultation with the affected organization.  In adopting the rules, the commission shall consider the concerns of the affected organization.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter A. Commission Oversight of Pari-Mutuel Racing Funds|Section 2028.002. Independent Audit Report; Records Review

Sec. 2028.002.  INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT; RECORDS REVIEW.  (a)  An organization that receives funds generated by live or simulcast pari-mutuel racing shall annually file with the commission a copy of an audit report prepared by an independent certified public accountant.  The audit must include a verification of any performance report sent to or required by the commission.(b)  The commission may review any record or book of an organization that submits an independent audit to the commission as the commission determines necessary to confirm or further investigate the findings of an audit or report.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter A. Commission Oversight of Pari-Mutuel Racing Funds|Section 2028.003. Suspension and Withholding of Funds

Sec. 2028.003.  SUSPENSION AND WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS.  The commission by rule may suspend or withhold funds from an organization:(1)  that the commission determines has failed to comply with the requirements or performance measures adopted under Section 2028.001; or(2)  for which material questions on the use of funds by the organization are raised following an independent audit or other report to the commission.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter B. General Deductions From Live Pari-Mutuel Pool|Section 2028.051. Set-Aside From Live Pari-Mutuel Pool

Sec. 2028.051.  SET-ASIDE FROM LIVE PARI-MUTUEL POOL.  A horse or greyhound racetrack association shall set aside for this state from each live pari-mutuel pool at the racetrack an amount equal to:(1)  one percent of each live pari-mutuel pool from the total amount of all of the racetrack association's live pari-mutuel pools in a calendar year in excess of $100 million but less than $200 million;(2)  two percent of each live pari-mutuel pool from the total amount of all of the racetrack association's live pari-mutuel pools in a calendar year in excess of $200 million but less than $300 million;(3)  three percent of each live pari-mutuel pool from the total amount of all of the racetrack association's live pari-mutuel pools in a calendar year in excess of $300 million but less than $400 million;(4)  four percent of each live pari-mutuel pool from the total amount of all of the racetrack association's live pari-mutuel pools in a calendar year in excess of $400 million but less than $500 million; and(5)  five percent of each live pari-mutuel pool from the total amount of all of the racetrack association's live pari-mutuel pools in a calendar year in excess of $500 million.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter C. Disposition of Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Horse Racing|Section 2028.101. Deductions From Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools

Sec. 2028.101.  DEDUCTIONS FROM HORSE PARI-MUTUEL POOLS.  (a)  A horse racetrack association shall deduct an amount from each pari-mutuel pool to be distributed as provided by Sections 2028.102, 2028.103, and 2028.104.(b)  The total maximum deduction under Subsection (a) is:(1)  18 percent from a regular wagering pool;(2)  21 percent from a multiple two wagering pool; and(3)  25 percent from a multiple three wagering pool.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter C. Disposition of Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Horse Racing|Section 2028.102. Horse Racetrack Association Set-Asides for Purses; Purse Accounts

Sec. 2028.102.  HORSE RACETRACK ASSOCIATION SET-ASIDES FOR PURSES; PURSE ACCOUNTS.  (a)  A horse racetrack association shall set aside for purses an amount not less than:(1)  for live pari-mutuel pools:(A)  seven percent of a live regular wagering pool or live multiple two wagering pool; and(B)  8.5 percent of a live multiple three wagering pool; and(2)  for simulcast pari-mutuel pools from the takeout of the sending track:(A)  38.8 percent of the regular wagering pool;(B)  33.3 percent of the multiple two wagering pool; and(C)  34 percent of the multiple three wagering pool.(b)  If the cost of the simulcast signal exceeds five percent of the simulcast handle, the receiving horse racetrack association shall split the cost of the signal in excess of five percent evenly with the horsemen's organization by allocating that cost against the purse money derived from that simulcast signal.(c)  The horse racetrack association shall:(1)  transfer the amount set aside for purses from any live and simulcast pool; and(2)  deposit the amounts in purse accounts maintained by breed by the horsemen's organization in one or more federally insured depositories.(d)  Legal title to purse accounts is vested in the horsemen's organization.  The horsemen's organization may contract with a horse racetrack association to manage and control the purse accounts and to make disbursements from the purse accounts:(1)  to an owner whose horse won a purse;(2)  to the horsemen's organization for the organization's expenses; or(3)  for other disbursements as provided by contract between the horsemen's organization and the horse racetrack association.(e)  A horse racetrack association may pay a portion of the revenue set aside under this section to an organization recognized under Section 2023.051, as provided by a contract approved by the commission.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter C. Disposition of Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Horse Racing|Section 2028.103. Set-Aside for Texas-Bred Program

Sec. 2028.103.  SET-ASIDE FOR TEXAS-BRED PROGRAM.  (a)  A horse racetrack association shall set aside for the Texas-bred program and pay to the commission an amount equal to one percent of a live multiple two wagering pool and a live multiple three wagering pool.  From the set-aside amounts:(1)  two percent shall be set aside for purposes of Subchapter F, Chapter 88, Education Code; and(2)  the remaining amount shall be allocated as follows:(A)  10 percent may be used by the appropriate state horse breed registry for administration; and(B)  the remainder shall be used for awards.(a-1)  The commission shall deposit money paid to the commission under Subsection (a) into the Texas-bred incentive fund established under Section 2028.301. The commission shall distribute the money collected under this section and deposited into the fund to the appropriate state horse breed registries for the Texas-bred program in accordance with rules adopted under Subsection (c).(b)  The amount set aside under Subsection (a) is in addition to any money received from the breakage.(c)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to the deposit, accounting, auditing, and distribution of all amounts set aside for the Texas-bred program under this subchapter and for the use of those amounts by the state breed registries under that program.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366 (H.B. 3366), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter C. Disposition of Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Horse Racing|Section 2028.104. Racetrack Association Commission

Sec. 2028.104.  RACETRACK ASSOCIATION COMMISSION.   After allocation of the amounts specified in Sections 2028.102 and 2028.103, the horse racetrack association shall retain as the racetrack association's commission the remainder of the amount deducted under Section 2028.101 from a regular wagering pool, a multiple two wagering pool, or a multiple three wagering pool.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter C. Disposition of Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Horse Racing|Section 2028.106. Limitation on Purse Deduction

Sec. 2028.106.  LIMITATION ON PURSE DEDUCTION.  (a)  In this section, "horse owner" means a person who is owner of record of an accredited Texas-bred horse at the time of a race.(b)  A horse racetrack association may not deduct or withhold any percentage of a purse from the account into which the purse paid to a horse owner is deposited for membership payments, dues, assessments, or any other payments to an organization except an organization chosen by the horse owner.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter C. Disposition of Horse Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Horse Racing|Section 2028.107. Limitation on Incentives Awarded to Certain Horses

Sec. 2028.107.  LIMITATION ON INCENTIVES AWARDED TO CERTAIN HORSES.  An accredited Texas-bred Thoroughbred or Arabian horse described by Section 2021.003(50)(C) is eligible for one-half of the incentives awarded under Sections 2028.103(a) and 2028.105(d)(2).  The appropriate state horse breed registry shall retain the remaining portion for general distribution at the same meeting in accordance with Sections 2028.103(a) and 2028.105(d).|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter D. Disposition of Greyhound Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Greyhound Racing|Section 2028.151. Application of Subchapter

Sec. 2028.151.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  The deductions and allocations made under this subchapter apply to live pari-mutuel pools.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter D. Disposition of Greyhound Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Greyhound Racing|Section 2028.152. Distribution of Pari-Mutuel Pool

Sec. 2028.152.  DISTRIBUTION OF PARI-MUTUEL POOL.  Each greyhound racetrack association shall distribute all money deposited in any pari-mutuel pool to the winning ticket holders who present tickets for payment not later than the 60th day after the closing day of the greyhound race meeting at which the pool was formed less:(1)  an amount paid as a commission of 18 percent of the total deposits in pools resulting from regular win, place, and show wagering;(2)  an amount not to exceed 21 percent of the total deposits in pools resulting from multiple two wagering; and(3)  an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the total deposits in pools resulting from multiple three wagering.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter D. Disposition of Greyhound Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Greyhound Racing|Section 2028.153. State Fee

Sec. 2028.153.  STATE FEE.   On each racing day, a greyhound racetrack association shall pay to the comptroller the fee due this state.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter D. Disposition of Greyhound Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Greyhound Racing|Section 2028.154. Breakage

Sec. 2028.154.  BREAKAGE.    (a)  A greyhound racetrack association shall pay 50 percent of the breakage to the appropriate state greyhound breed registry.  Of that breakage percentage:(1)  25 percent is to be used in stakes races; and(2)  25 percent of that total breakage from a live pari-mutuel pool or a simulcast pari-mutuel pool is to be paid to the commission for deposit into the Texas-bred incentive fund established under Section 2028.301. The commission shall distribute the money collected under this section and deposited into the fund to the state greyhound breed registry for use in accordance with this section and commission rules.(b)  The commission by rule shall require the state greyhound breed registry to award a grant, in an amount equal to two percent of the money paid under Subsection (a)(2), to a person for the rehabilitation of greyhounds or to locate homes for greyhounds.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366 (H.B. 3366), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2028.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2028 - Pari-Mutuel Pools, Purses, and Fees|Subchapter D. Disposition of Greyhound Pari-Mutuel Pools and Other Amounts Related to Greyhound Racing|Section 2028.155. Allocation of Purse in Greyhound Races

Sec. 2028.155.  ALLOCATION OF PURSE IN GREYHOUND RACES.  (a)  The purse in a greyhound race may not be less than 4.7 percent of the total deposited in each pari-mutuel pool.(b)  Of the portion of a purse allocated to a greyhound:(1)  35 percent shall be paid directly to the greyhound owner; and(2)  the balance shall be paid to the greyhound's contract kennel as provided by commission rules. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|