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TX Occ Code § 2035.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.010. Certification of Petition Signatures

Sec. 2035.010.  CERTIFICATION OF PETITION SIGNATURES.  Not later than the 40th day after the date the petition is filed, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the county clerk shall certify to the commissioners court the number of registered voters signing the petition.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.011. Record in Minutes

Sec. 2035.011.  RECORD IN MINUTES.  The commissioners court shall record in the court's minutes:(1)  the date the petition is filed; and(2)  the date the petition is certified by the county clerk.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.012. Order for Election; Election Date

Sec. 2035.012.  ORDER FOR ELECTION; ELECTION DATE.  (a)  If the petition contains the required number of signatures and is in proper order, the commissioners court shall, at the court's next regular session after the certification by the county clerk, order an election to be held at the regular polling place in each county election precinct in the county on the next uniform election date authorized by Section 41.001, Election Code, that occurs at least 20 days after the date of the order.(b)  The commissioners court shall state in the order the issue to be voted on in the election.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.013. Evidence of Validity

Sec. 2035.013.  EVIDENCE OF VALIDITY.  An order under Section 2035.012 is prima facie evidence of compliance with all provisions necessary to give the order validity.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.014. Election Procedures Governed by Election Code

Sec. 2035.014.  ELECTION PROCEDURES GOVERNED BY ELECTION CODE.  An election under this chapter shall be held and the returns shall be prepared and canvassed in conformity with the Election Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.015. Ballot Proposition

Sec. 2035.015.  BALLOT PROPOSITION.  The ballots for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "Legalizing pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in __________ County," "Legalizing pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound races in __________ County," or "Authorizing pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races in _____ County," as appropriate.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.016. Certification of Election Results

Sec. 2035.016.  CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS.  If a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering on horse races or greyhound races in the county, or the authorization of pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races in the county, as appropriate, the commissioners court shall certify that fact to the secretary of state not later than the 10th day after the date of the canvass of the returns.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter A. Legalization Election|Section 2035.017. Frequency of Elections

Sec. 2035.017.  FREQUENCY OF ELECTIONS.  Another election may not be held in the county under this chapter before the fifth anniversary of the preceding election date.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.051. Initiation of Election Contest

Sec. 2035.051.  INITIATION OF ELECTION CONTEST.  Not later than the 30th day after the date the result of the election is declared, any qualified voter of the county may contest the election by filing a petition in the district court of the county.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.052. Parties

Sec. 2035.052.  PARTIES.   Any person who is licensed or who has submitted to the commission an application to be licensed in any capacity under this subtitle may become a named party to the contest proceedings by pleading to the petition on or before the time set for hearing and trial as provided by Section 2035.053(b) or after that time by intervention on leave of court.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.053. Conduct of Contest Suit

Sec. 2035.053.  CONDUCT OF CONTEST SUIT.  (a)  The proceedings in the contest suit shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by Title 14, Election Code, for contesting an election held for a purpose other than the election of an officer.(b)  At or after the time for hearing and trial, the judge shall hear and determine all questions of law and fact in the proceedings and may enter orders for the proceedings that will enable the judge to:(1)  try and determine the questions; and(2)  render a final judgment with the least possible delay.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.054. Bond

Sec. 2035.054.  BOND.  (a)  Before entry of a final judgment in the contest proceedings, any party may move that the court dismiss the contestant's action unless the contestant posts a bond with sufficient surety, approved by the court, payable to the movant for the payment of all damages and costs that may accrue as a result of the delay caused by the contestant's continued participation in the proceedings if the contestant fails to finally prevail and obtain substantially the judgment prayed for in the petition.(b)  If a motion is made under this section, the court shall issue an order directed to the contestant that:(1)  is served personally or by registered mail on all parties, or on their attorneys of record, together with a copy of the motion; and(2)  requires the contestant to:(A)  appear at the time and place, not sooner than five days and not later than 10 days after the receipt of the order and motion, as the court may direct; and(B)  show cause why the motion should not be granted.(c)  Motions involving more than one contestant may be heard together at the court's direction.(d)  Unless at the hearing on the motion the contestant establishes facts that in the court's judgment would entitle the contestant to a temporary injunction against issuance of the license based on the election in question, the court shall:(1)  grant the movant's motion; and(2)  in the court's order, subject to Subsection (e), set the bond to be posted by the contestant in an amount the court finds to be sufficient to cover all damages and costs that may accrue as described by Subsection (a).(e)  The maximum bond that the court may set is:(1)  $100,000 for an election contest for a racetrack to be located in a county that has a population of 1.3 million or more and in which a municipality with a population of more than one million is primarily located; or(2)  $10,000 for an election contest for a racetrack to be located in any other county. |Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.055. Appeal

Sec. 2035.055.  APPEAL.  (a)  A party to the contest suit may appeal to the appropriate court of appeals an order or judgment entered by the trial court under Section 2035.053.(b)  An order or judgment from which an appeal is not taken is final.  If a party does not file an appeal before the 31st day after the date the result of the election is declared, the election is presumed valid.(c)  An order or judgment of a court of appeals may be appealed to the supreme court.(d)  An appeal under this section has priority over any other matter, except habeas corpus.  The appellate court shall render its final order or judgment with the least possible delay.(e)  The contestee or the county may not be required to give bond on appeal.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.056. Contestee

Sec. 2035.056.  CONTESTEE.  The county attorney is the contestee of a suit brought under Section 2035.051.  If there is not a county attorney of the county, the criminal district attorney or district attorney is the contestee.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter B. Election Contest|Section 2035.057. Costs of Contest

Sec. 2035.057.  COSTS OF CONTEST.  Costs of the election contest may not be adjudged against the contestee or county.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter C. Rescission Election|Section 2035.101. Initiation of Rescission Election

Sec. 2035.101.  INITIATION OF RESCISSION ELECTION.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county that has approved the legalization of racing with pari-mutuel wagering in that county may hold an election on the question of rescinding that approval.(b)  The commissioners court shall order the rescission election on the presentation of a petition requesting the election.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter C. Rescission Election|Section 2035.102. Earliest Date for Holding Election

Sec. 2035.102.  EARLIEST DATE FOR HOLDING ELECTION.  A rescission election may not be held before the second anniversary of the date of the election conducted under Section 2035.012 at which the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering was approved.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter C. Rescission Election|Section 2035.103. Petition Requirements

Sec. 2035.103.  PETITION REQUIREMENTS.   A rescission election petition must meet the requirements imposed by this chapter for a petition to request a local option election on the question of the legalization of racing with pari-mutuel wagering.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter C. Rescission Election|Section 2035.104. Manner of Conducting Election

Sec. 2035.104.  MANNER OF CONDUCTING ELECTION.  An election under this subchapter to rescind legalization of racing shall be conducted in the manner provided for the original local option election under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter C. Rescission Election|Section 2035.105. Ballot Proposition

Sec. 2035.105.  BALLOT PROPOSITION.  The ballots for an election under this subchapter shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition:  "Rescinding the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering on horse races in __________ County" or "Rescinding the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound races in __________ County," as appropriate.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2035.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act|Chapter 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering|Subchapter C. Rescission Election|Section 2035.106. Effect of Rescission

Sec. 2035.106.  EFFECT OF RESCISSION.  (a)  If the majority of the votes cast in an election under this subchapter favor the rescission, racing with pari-mutuel wagering may not be conducted in that county except as provided by Subsection (b).(b)  A racetrack association located in a county that elects to rescind the legalization of racing and that has outstanding long-term liabilities may continue to operate on a temporary basis as provided by Section 2021.008.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2051.001. Definitions

Sec. 2051.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Agent contract" means a contract or an agreement under which an athlete authorizes an athlete agent to negotiate for employment on behalf of the athlete with a professional sports team.(2)  "Athlete" means an individual who:(A)  is eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports contests as a member of a sports team or as an individual competitor in a sport at an institution of higher education;  or(B)  has participated as a member of an intercollegiate sports team or as an individual competitor in an intercollegiate sport at an institution of higher education and has never signed an employment contract with a professional sports team.(3)  "Athlete agent" means an individual who:(A)  for compensation, directly or indirectly recruits or solicits an athlete to enter into an agent contract, a financial services contract, or a professional sports services contract with that individual or another person; or(B)  for a fee, procures, offers, promises, or attempts to obtain employment for an athlete with a professional sports team.(4)  "Financial services contract" means a contract or an agreement under which an athlete authorizes the athlete agent to perform financial services for the athlete, including making and executing investment and other financial decisions for the athlete.(5)  "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that is a member of a national association for the promotion and regulation of intercollegiate athletics.(5-a)  "National professional sports association" means an organization that licenses or certifies athlete agents to represent athletes in a particular professional sport.  The term includes the National Football League Players Association, National Basketball Players Association, Major League Baseball Players Association, National Hockey League Players' Association, and United States Soccer Federation.(6)  "Schedule of fees" includes the fees and percentages charged by an athlete agent for professional services performed for an athlete.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2051.002. Participation in Intercollegiate Sports Contests

Sec. 2051.002.  PARTICIPATION IN INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS CONTESTS.  An athlete is not eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports contests if the athlete:(1)  declares that the athlete is eligible for recruitment by a professional sports team;  or(2)  has concluded, in the athlete's final year of eligibility, the athlete's final intercollegiate sports contest, as determined by the governing body of the national association for the promotion and regulation of intercollegiate athletics of which the athlete's institution of higher education is a member.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2051.003. Effect of Personal Service Contract

Sec. 2051.003.  EFFECT OF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT.  In this chapter, a personal service contract between an athlete and the owner or prospective owner of a professional sports team in which the athlete agrees to perform future athletic services constitutes employment with a professional sports team.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2051.004. Athlete Agent Contact

Sec. 2051.004.  ATHLETE AGENT CONTACT.  (a)  An athlete agent may contact an athlete only as provided by this chapter.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), an athlete agent may contact a person who declares that the person is eligible for recruitment by a professional sports team.(c)  If a person eligible for recruitment by a professional sports team later becomes eligible to participate in intercollegiate sports, an athlete agent may contact the person only as provided by this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2051.005. Certain Professional Services Exempt

Sec. 2051.005.  CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXEMPT.  This chapter does not apply to a person who directly or indirectly recruits or solicits an athlete to enter into a contract with the person in which, for compensation, the person performs financial services for the athlete if:(1)  the person is licensed or registered by the state as:(A)  a dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative;(B)  a real estate broker or salesperson;(C)  an insurance agent;  or(D)  another professional;(2)  the financial services performed by the person are of a type that are customarily performed by a person licensed in that profession;  and(3)  the person does not:(A)  recruit or solicit the athlete to enter into an agent contract or a professional services contract on behalf of the person, an affiliate, a related entity, or a third party;  or(B)  procure, offer, promise, or attempt to obtain for the athlete employment with a professional sports team.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 4.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2051.006. Uniformity of Application and Construction

Sec. 2051.006.  UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION.  In applying this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law among states that have enacted similar laws.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2051.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment|Subtitle B - Sports|Chapter 2051 - Athlete Agents|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Secretary of State|Section 2051.051. Administration of Chapter

Sec. 2051.051.  ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER.  (a)  The secretary of state shall:(1)  actively enforce this chapter;(2)  set reasonable and necessary fees for the administration of this chapter;  and(3)  conduct investigations necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.(b)  The secretary may adopt rules necessary to administer this chapter.(c)  Fees shall be set in an amount to cover the costs of administering this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|