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TX Occ Code § 2022.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter B. Commission Staff|Section 2022.058. Prohibition on Employment of Former Commission Members or Employees by Racetrack Association; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 2022.058.   PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT OF FORMER COMMISSION MEMBERS OR EMPLOYEES BY RACETRACK ASSOCIATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY.   (a)  A racetrack association may not employ a person who has been a commission member, the executive director, or a commission employee in a position in the state employment classification plan of grade 12 or above, or a person related within the second degree by affinity or the third degree by consanguinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to such a member or employee, during the one-year period immediately preceding the employment by the racetrack association.(b)  A person may not seek or accept employment with a racetrack association if the racetrack association would violate this section by employing the person.(c)  A racetrack association or person who violates this section commits an offense. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2022.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter C. Records and Information|Section 2022.101. Public Interest Information

Sec. 2022.101.   PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.  (a)  The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the commission.(b)  The commission shall make the information described by Subsection (a) available to the public and appropriate state agencies.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2022.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter C. Records and Information|Section 2022.102. Information Relating to Complaint Procedures

Sec. 2022.102.   INFORMATION RELATING TO COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.  (a)  The commission by rule shall establish methods by which racetrack patrons are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the commission for the purpose of directing complaints to the commission.  The commission may provide the notification:(1)  on every race performance program provided by each racetrack association; or(2)  on signs prominently displayed in the common public areas on the premises of each racetrack.(b)  The commission shall keep information about each complaint filed with the commission.  The information must include:(1)  the date the complaint is received;(2)  the name of the complainant;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  a record of all persons contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and(6)  for complaints for which the commission took no action, an explanation of the reason the complaint was closed without action.(c)  The commission shall keep a file about each written complaint filed with the commission that the commission has authority to resolve.  The commission shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to the persons who are subjects of the complaint the commission's policies and procedures pertaining to complaint investigation and resolution.(d)  The commission, at least quarterly and until final disposition of a complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and the persons who are subjects of the complaint of the status of the complaint unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2022.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter C. Records and Information|Section 2022.103. Commission Investigative Files Confidential

Sec. 2022.103.   COMMISSION INVESTIGATIVE FILES CONFIDENTIAL.  (a)  The contents of the investigatory files of the commission are not public records and are confidential except:(1)  in a criminal proceeding;(2)  in a hearing conducted by the commission;(3)  on court order; or(4)  with the consent of the party being investigated.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, the files, records, information, compilations, documents, photographs, reports, summaries, and reviews of information and related matters that are collected, retained, or compiled by the Department of Public Safety in the discharge of the department's duties under this subtitle are confidential and are not subject to public disclosure, but are subject to discovery by a person who is the subject of the files, records, information, compilations, documents, photographs, reports, summaries, and reviews of information and related matters that are collected, retained, or compiled by the department in the discharge of the department's duties under this subtitle.(c)  An investigation report or other document submitted by the Department of Public Safety to the commission becomes part of the investigative files of the commission and is subject to discovery by a person who is the subject of the investigation report or other document submitted by the department to the commission that is part of the investigative files of the commission.(d)  Information that is in a form available to the public is not privileged or confidential under this section and is subject to public disclosure.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2022.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter C. Records and Information|Section 2022.104. Interagency Sharing of Records

Sec. 2022.104.   INTERAGENCY SHARING OF RECORDS.  The commission may share with another regulatory agency of this state any investigatory file information that creates a reasonable suspicion of a person's violation of a law or rule under that agency's jurisdiction.  The agency may use the information as if it was obtained through that agency's investigatory process.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2022.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter C. Records and Information|Section 2022.105. Books and Records; Inspection

Sec. 2022.105.   BOOKS AND RECORDS; INSPECTION.  (a)  The commission shall require racetrack associations, managers, totalisator license holders, and concessionaires to keep books and records and to submit financial statements to the commission.(b)  Except as provided by Section 2024.002(b), the commission shall adopt rules relating to the matters described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2022.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2022 - Texas Racing Commission|Subchapter C. Records and Information|Section 2022.106. Public Inspection of Records

Sec. 2022.106.   PUBLIC INSPECTION OF RECORDS.  (a)  All commission records that are not made confidential by other law are open to inspection by the public during regular office hours.(b)  The commission shall maintain all applications for a license under this subtitle and make the applications available for public inspection during regular office hours.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.001. Licensing, Regulation, and Supervision of Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing

Sec. 2023.001.  LICENSING, REGULATION, AND SUPERVISION OF HORSE RACING AND GREYHOUND RACING.  (a)  Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this subtitle, the commission may license and regulate all aspects of horse racing and greyhound racing in this state, regardless of whether that racing involves pari-mutuel wagering.(b)  The commission, in adopting rules and in the supervision and conduct of racing, shall consider the effect of a proposed commission action on the state's agricultural, horse breeding, horse training, greyhound breeding, and greyhound training industry.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.002. Regulation and Supervision of Wagering at Race Meetings

Sec. 2023.002.  REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF WAGERING AT RACE MEETINGS.  (a)  The commission shall regulate and supervise each race meeting in this state that involves wagering on the result of horse racing or greyhound racing.  Each person and thing relating to the operation of a race meeting is subject to regulation and supervision by the commission.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules, issue licenses, and take any other necessary action relating exclusively to horse racing or greyhound racing.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.003. Other Licensing and Regulation: Rules and Fees

Sec. 2023.003.  OTHER LICENSING AND REGULATION:  RULES AND FEES.  (a)  The commission may adopt rules for the licensing and regulation of races and workouts at tracks that do not offer pari-mutuel wagering and for workouts at training facilities to secure past performances and workouts to:(1)  protect the health, safety, and welfare of race animals and participants in racing;(2)  safeguard the interest of the general public; and(3)  promote the orderly conduct of racing in this state.(b)  The commission may charge an annual fee for licensing and regulating a track that does not offer pari-mutuel wagering or a training facility in a reasonable amount that may not exceed the actual cost of enforcing rules adopted for the licensing and regulation of races and workouts at such a facility.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.004. Commission Rules

Sec. 2023.004.  COMMISSION RULES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt:(1)  rules for conducting horse racing or greyhound racing in this state that involves wagering; and(2)  rules for administering this subtitle in a manner consistent with this subtitle.(b)  The commission may establish separate sections to review or propose commission rules.(c)  The commission or a commission section shall hold a meeting on a proposed rule before the commission publishes the proposed rule in the Texas Register.(d)  The commission shall post at each racetrack notice of a meeting under Subsection (c) that includes an agenda of the meeting and a summary of the proposed rule.(e)  A copy of a proposed rule published in the Texas Register shall be posted concurrently at each racetrack.(f)  The commission or a commission section may appoint a committee of experts, members of the public, or other interested parties to advise the commission or section about a proposed commission rule.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.005. Limitation on Rules Restricting Competitive Bidding or Advertising

Sec. 2023.005.  LIMITATION ON RULES RESTRICTING COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR ADVERTISING.  The commission may not adopt rules restricting competitive bidding or advertising by a license holder except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices.  Commission rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices may not:(1)  restrict the use of any medium for advertising;(2)  restrict the use of a license holder's personal appearance or voice in an advertisement;(3)  relate to the size or duration of an advertisement by the license holder; or(4)  restrict the license holder's advertisement under a trade name.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.006. Consideration of Past Performance of Racetrack Association

Sec. 2023.006.  CONSIDERATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE OF RACETRACK ASSOCIATION.  In considering a pleading of a racetrack association, the commission shall take into account the operating experience of the racetrack association in this state, including:(1)  the financial condition of the racetrack;(2)  the regulatory compliance and conduct; and(3)  any other relevant matter concerning the operation of a racetrack.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.007. Right of Entry

Sec. 2023.007.  RIGHT OF ENTRY.  A commission member, an authorized commission agent, a commissioned officer of the Department of Public Safety, or a peace officer of the local jurisdiction in which a racetrack association maintains a place of business may enter any part of a racetrack or any other place of business of a racetrack association at any time to enforce and administer this subtitle.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.008. Testimony and Subpoena Power

Sec. 2023.008.  TESTIMONY AND SUBPOENA POWER.  (a)  For purposes of this section, "agent" means an appointed agent of the commission.(b)  A commission member or an agent, while involved in carrying out functions under this subtitle, may:(1)  take testimony;(2)  require by subpoena the attendance of a witness; and(3)  require the production of books, records, papers, correspondence, and other documents that the commission considers advisable.(c)   A subpoena must be issued under the signature of the commission or an agent.  A person designated by the commission must serve the subpoena.(d)  A commission member or an agent may administer an oath to a witness appearing before the commission or an agent.(e)  If a subpoena issued under this section is disobeyed, the commission or an agent may invoke the aid of a Travis County district court in requiring compliance with the subpoena.  A Travis County district court may issue an order requiring the person to appear and testify and to produce books, records, papers, correspondence, and documents.  Failure to obey the court order shall be punished by the court as contempt.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter A. Regulation, Supervision, and Licensing Relating to Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing|Section 2023.009. Judicial Review of Commission Order

Sec. 2023.009.  JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION ORDER.  (a)  Judicial review of a commission order is under the substantial evidence rule.(b)  Venue for judicial review of a commission order is in a district court in Travis County.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.051. Recognition of Organization

Sec. 2023.051.  RECOGNITION OF ORGANIZATION.  (a)  The commission by rule shall adopt criteria to recognize an organization to represent members of a segment of the racing industry, including owners, breeders, trainers, kennel operators, or other persons involved in the racing industry, in any interaction between the members of the organization and a racetrack association or the commission.(b)  The commission may recognize an organization that meets the criteria adopted under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.052. Security for Fees and Charges

Sec. 2023.052.  SECURITY FOR FEES AND CHARGES.  The commission may require a racetrack association to post security in an amount and form determined by the commission to adequately ensure the payment of any fee or charge due to this state or the commission relating to pari-mutuel racing, including a charge for drug testing.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.053. Texas Racing Commission Fund; Additional Appropriations

Sec. 2023.053.  TEXAS RACING COMMISSION FUND; ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS.  (a)  The commission shall deposit the money it collects under this subtitle in the state treasury to the credit of a special fund to be known as the Texas Racing Commission fund.(b)  The Texas Racing Commission fund may be appropriated only for the administration and enforcement of this subtitle.(c)  Any unappropriated money exceeding $750,000 that remains in the fund at the close of each state fiscal biennium shall be transferred to the general revenue fund and may be appropriated for any purpose.(d)  The legislature may appropriate money from the general revenue fund for the administration and enforcement of this subtitle.(e)  Any amount of general revenue appropriated for the administration and enforcement of this subtitle in excess of the cumulative amount deposited in the Texas Racing Commission fund shall be reimbursed from the Texas Racing Commission fund not later than the first anniversary of the date the general revenue funds are appropriated, with 6.75 percent interest.  All payments made under this subsection are first attributable to interest accumulated under this subsection.(f)  This section does not apply to money deposited into the Texas-bred incentive fund established under Section 2028.301.|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. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.054. Commission Standards on Greyhound Farms and Facilities

Sec. 2023.054.  COMMISSION STANDARDS ON GREYHOUND FARMS AND FACILITIES.  The commission shall adopt standards relating to the operation of greyhound farms or other facilities where greyhounds are raised for pari-mutuel racing.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.055. Report of Violation

Sec. 2023.055.  REPORT OF VIOLATION.  The commission's rules must allow anonymous reporting of a violation of this subtitle or of a commission rule.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.056. Cooperation With Law Enforcement

Sec. 2023.056.  COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The commission shall cooperate with a district attorney, a criminal district attorney, a county attorney, the Department of Public Safety, the attorney general, or a peace officer in enforcing this subtitle.(b)  The commission, under commission authority to obtain criminal history record information under Section 2023.057, shall maintain and exchange pertinent intelligence data with other states and agencies.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2023.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 2023.057. Access to Criminal History Records

Sec. 2023.057.  ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS.  The commission may obtain criminal history record information that relates to each applicant for employment by the commission and to each applicant for a license issued by the commission and that is maintained by the Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Division.  The commission may refuse to recommend an applicant who fails to provide a complete set of fingerprints. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|