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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 E. Distribution of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Pools › Section 2028.201. Rules

Sec. 2028.201.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules relating to this subchapter and the oversight of the amounts allocated under Sections 2028.202(b) and (c).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 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 E. Distribution of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Pools › Section 2028.203. Reimbursement for Simulcast Signal Cost

Sec. 2028.203.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR SIMULCAST SIGNAL COST.  If a racetrack association purchases an interstate simulcast signal and the signal cost exceeds five percent of the pari-mutuel pool, the commission, from the escrowed account under Section 2028.202(b)(4), shall reimburse the racetrack association an amount equal to one-half of the signal cost that exceeds five percent 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 E. Distribution of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Pools › Section 2028.204. Allocation of Money in Escrow Accounts

Sec. 2028.204.  ALLOCATION OF MONEY IN ESCROW ACCOUNTS.  (a)  A greyhound racetrack association shall deposit into an escrow account in the commission's registry the purse set aside under Section 2028.202(b)(4).
(b)  Any horse racetrack association in this state may apply to the commission for receipt of money in the horse industry escrow account for use as purses.  Any state horse breed registry listed in Section 2030.002(a) may apply for receipt of money in the account for any event that furthers the horse industry.  The commission:
(1)  shall determine the horse racetrack associations and state horse breed registries to be allocated money from the account and the percentages to be allocated, taking into consideration purse levels, racing opportunities, and the financial status of the requesting racetrack association or requesting breed registry; and
(2)  may not annually allocate more than 70 percent of the amount deposited into the account to horse racetrack associations for use as purses.
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. 1365 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 E. Distribution of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Pools › Section 2028.2041. Allocation of Certain Funds

Sec. 2028.2041.  ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS.  (a)  In each state fiscal biennium, the comptroller shall deposit the amounts allocated under Section 151.801(c-3), Tax Code, into the escrow account established under Section 2028.204(b), until the comptroller determines the amount deposited into the account in that fiscal biennium equals the greater of:
(1)  the amount appropriated to the commission for the purposes of Section 2028.204 for that fiscal biennium; or
(2)  $50 million.
(b)  Once the comptroller determines the greater of the amount described by Subsection (a)(1) or (2) has been deposited during a state fiscal biennium into the escrow account established under Section 2028.204(b), for the remainder of that fiscal biennium the comptroller shall deposit the amounts allocated under Section 151.801(c-3), Tax Code, into the general revenue fund.
(c)  The balance of the escrow account established under Section 2028.204(b) shall not exceed $50 million.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1365 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 E. Distribution of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Pools › Section 2028.205. Additional Allocations for Certain Racetracks

Sec. 2028.205.  ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS FOR CERTAIN RACETRACKS.  (a)  In addition to money allocated under Section 2028.204, a horse racetrack association operating a racetrack that is located not more than 75 miles from a greyhound racetrack that offers wagering on a cross-species simulcast signal and that sends the cross-species simulcast signal to the greyhound racetrack may apply to the commission for an allocation of up to 20 percent of the money in the escrowed account that is attributable to the wagering on a cross-species simulcast signal at the greyhound racetrack.
(b)  If the applying horse racetrack association can prove to the commission's satisfaction that the racetrack association's handle has decreased directly due to wagering on an interstate cross-species simulcast signal at a greyhound racetrack located not more than 75 miles from the applying racetrack association, the commission shall allocate amounts from the escrowed account as the commission considers appropriate to compensate the racetrack association for the decrease.  The amounts allocated may not exceed 20 percent of the money in the escrowed account that is attributable to the wagering on the interstate cross-species simulcast signal at the greyhound racetrack.
(c)  Money allocated by the commission under this section may be used by the racetrack association for any purpose.
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. 1365 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 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 E. Distribution of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Pools › Section 2028.206. Host Fee

Sec. 2028.206.  HOST FEE.  A racetrack association conducting a live race that is being simulcast may charge the receiving racetrack a host fee in addition to the amounts described in this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. County and Municipal Fees › Section 2028.251. Admission Fees Authorized

Sec. 2028.251.  ADMISSION FEES AUTHORIZED.  (a)  A commissioners court may collect a fee not to exceed 15 cents as an admission fee to a racetrack located in the county.
(b)  If the racetrack is located in a municipality, the governing body of the municipality may collect a fee not to exceed 15 cents as an admission fee to the racetrack.
(c)  If the racetrack is not located in a municipality, the commissioners court may collect an additional fee not to exceed 15 cents as an admission fee to a racetrack located in the county for allocation among the municipalities in the county.
(d)  If the racetrack is not located in a municipality, the commissioners court on request of the governing bodies of a majority of the municipalities in the county shall collect the additional fee.  Allocation of the fees must be based on the population of the municipalities in the county.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. County and Municipal Fees › Section 2028.252. Additional Fees for Certain Counties

Sec. 2028.252.  ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES.  If the racetrack is a class 1 racetrack, the commissioners court of each county with a population of not less than 1.3 million adjacent to the county in which the racetrack is located may each collect fees equal to the fees authorized by Section 2028.251.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. County and Municipal Fees › Section 2028.253. Procedures for Fee Collection

Sec. 2028.253.  PROCEDURES FOR FEE COLLECTION.  (a)  A commissioners court by order may establish procedures for the collection of the fees under Section 2028.251.
(b)  The procedures may require a racetrack association to keep records and file the reports considered necessary by the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 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 F. County and Municipal Fees › Section 2028.254. Other Fees and Taxes Prohibited

Sec. 2028.254.  OTHER FEES AND TAXES PROHIBITED.  A county or municipality may not assess or collect any other license fee, privilege tax, excise tax, or racing fee on admissions to, or wagers placed at, a racetrack.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 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 G. Texas-Bred Incentive Fund › Section 2028.301. Texas-Bred Incentive Fund

Sec. 2028.301.  TEXAS-BRED INCENTIVE FUND.  (a)  The commission shall deposit money set aside for the Texas-bred program or set aside for use by state breed registries under this chapter into an escrow account in the state treasury in the registry of the commission to be known as the Texas-bred incentive fund.
(b)  The commission shall distribute money from the Texas-bred incentive fund in accordance with this chapter and commission rules.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1366 (H.B. 3366), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2029 - Allocation of Racing Days › Subchapter A. Horse Racing › Section 2029.001. Allocation of Horse Racing Days; Prohibited Racing Days

Sec. 2029.001.  ALLOCATION OF HORSE RACING DAYS; PROHIBITED RACING DAYS.  (a)  The commission shall allocate the live and simulcast horse racing days for the conduct of live and simulcast racing at each racetrack.
(b)  In allocating race dates under this section, the commission shall consider live race dates separately from simulcast race dates.
(c)  The commission may prohibit racing on Sunday unless the prohibition would conflict with another provision of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2029 - Allocation of Racing Days › Subchapter A. Horse Racing › Section 2029.002. Charity Days

Sec. 2029.002.  CHARITY DAYS.  (a)  The commission shall grant to each racetrack association additional horse racing days during a horse race meeting to be conducted as charity days.  The commission shall grant to each class 1 racetrack and to each class 2 racetrack at least two and not more than five additional days.
(b)  Each class 1 and class 2 racetrack shall conduct charity race days in accordance with this section.
(c)  The commission shall ensure that races conducted by a racetrack association on a charity day are comparable in all respects, including the generation of revenue, to races conducted by that racetrack association on any other horse racing day.
(d)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to the conduct of charity days.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2029 - Allocation of Racing Days › Subchapter A. Horse Racing › Section 2029.003. Access to Races

Sec. 2029.003.  ACCESS TO RACES.  (a)  Each racetrack shall provide reasonable access to races for all breeds of horses as determined by the racetrack association through negotiations with the representative state horse breed registry with the final approval of the commission.
(b)  In granting approval under Subsection (a), the commission shall consider:
(1)  the availability of competitive horses;
(2)  economic feasibility; and
(3)  public interest.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2029 - Allocation of Racing Days › Subchapter B. Greyhound Racing › Section 2029.051. Number of Greyhound Racing Days

Sec. 2029.051.  NUMBER OF GREYHOUND RACING DAYS.  A greyhound racetrack association is entitled to 300 evening performances and 150 matinee performances in a calendar year.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2029 - Allocation of Racing Days › Subchapter B. Greyhound Racing › Section 2029.052. Charity Days

Sec. 2029.052.  CHARITY DAYS.  (a)  The commission shall grant not less than five additional greyhound racing days during a greyhound race meeting to be conducted as charity days.
(b)  The commission shall ensure that races conducted by a racetrack association on a charity day are comparable in all respects, including the generation of revenue, to races conducted by that racetrack association on any other greyhound racing day.
(c)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to the conduct of charity days.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2029 - Allocation of Racing Days › Subchapter B. Greyhound Racing › Section 2029.053. Substitute Racing Days or Additional Races

Sec. 2029.053.  SUBSTITUTE RACING DAYS OR ADDITIONAL RACES.  If, for a reason beyond a greyhound racetrack association's control and not caused by the racetrack association's fault or neglect, it is impossible for the racetrack association to conduct a race on a day authorized by the commission, the commission in its discretion and at the request of the racetrack association, as a substitute for the race, may:
(1)  specify another day for the racetrack association to conduct racing; or
(2)  add additional races to already programmed events.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter A. Texas-Bred Horses; Breed Registries; Racing › Section 2030.001. Qualifications of Accredited Texas-Bred Horses

Sec. 2030.001.  QUALIFICATIONS OF ACCREDITED TEXAS-BRED HORSES.  (a)  Subject to this subtitle or commission rule, a state horse breed registry shall adopt reasonable rules to establish the qualifications of accredited Texas-bred horses to promote, develop, and improve the breeding of horses in this state.
(b)  Rules adopted under this section are subject to approval by the commission.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter A. Texas-Bred Horses; Breed Registries; Racing › Section 2030.002. State Horse Breed Registries

Sec. 2030.002.  STATE HORSE BREED REGISTRIES.  (a)  The officially designated state horse breed registries for accredited Texas-bred horses are:
(1)  the Texas Thoroughbred Breeders Association for Thoroughbred horses;
(2)  the Texas Quarter Horse Association for quarter horses;
(3)  the Texas Appaloosa Horse Club for Appaloosa horses;
(4)  the Texas Arabian Breeders Association for Arabian horses; and
(5)  the Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association for paint horses.
(b)  The appropriate state horse breed registry shall act in an advisory capacity to each racetrack association and to the commission for the purpose of administering Sections 2030.003 and 2030.004.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter A. Texas-Bred Horses; Breed Registries; Racing › Section 2030.003. Texas-Bred Races

Sec. 2030.003.  TEXAS-BRED RACES.  (a)  In this section, "Texas-bred race" means a race limited to accredited Texas-bred horses.
(b)  A racetrack association shall provide for the running of Texas-bred races.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), on each horse racing day, a racetrack association shall provide for the running of at least two Texas-bred races, including one race restricted to maidens.
(d)  In accordance with commission rule, a racetrack association may defer the running of one or both of the races required by Subsection (c) for each horse racing day if the racetrack association provides that the total number of accredited Texas-bred races in a horse race meeting is equal to twice the total number of horse racing days in the horse race meeting.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter A. Texas-Bred Horses; Breed Registries; Racing › Section 2030.004. Purse Supplements for Texas-Bred Races

Sec. 2030.004.  PURSE SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEXAS-BRED RACES.  (a)  In this section, "Texas-bred race" has the meaning assigned by Section 2030.003.
(b)  To encourage horse breeding in this state, an accredited Texas-bred horse finishing first, second, or third in a race in this state, except a restricted stakes race, is entitled to receive a purse supplement.
(c)  Funds for the purse supplements shall be derived from the breakage as provided by Subchapters C and E, Chapter 2028.
(d)  An accredited Texas-bred Thoroughbred horse that finishes first, second, or third in a race other than a Texas-bred race is entitled to receive an owner's bonus award as a purse supplement.  Twenty-five percent of the Texas-bred program funds received under Subchapters C and E, Chapter 2028, excluding expenses for administration of the Texas-bred program, shall be allocated to fund the bonus awards.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter A. Texas-Bred Horses; Breed Registries; Racing › Section 2030.005. Equitable Number of Races for Each Breed

Sec. 2030.005.  EQUITABLE NUMBER OF RACES FOR EACH BREED.  (a)  A racetrack association that conducts a horse race meeting for more than one breed of horse at one racetrack shall provide that the number of races run by each breed on each day is equitable as determined by the commission under Section 2029.003.
(b)  The commission by rule or by order may allow an exception to Subsection (a) if an insufficient number of horses of a breed are available to provide sufficient competition.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter A. Texas-Bred Horses; Breed Registries; Racing › Section 2030.006. Equitable Stabling

Sec. 2030.006.  EQUITABLE STABLING.  A racetrack association that conducts a horse race meeting for more than one breed of horse at one racetrack shall provide on-track stalls on an equitable basis as determined by the commission under Section 2029.003.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter B. Texas-Bred Greyhounds › Section 2030.051. Qualifications of Texas-Bred Greyhounds

Sec. 2030.051.  QUALIFICATIONS OF TEXAS-BRED GREYHOUNDS.  (a)  Subject to this subtitle or commission rule, the state greyhound breed registry shall adopt reasonable rules to establish the qualifications of accredited Texas-bred greyhounds to promote, develop, and improve the breeding of greyhounds in this state.
(b)  Rules adopted under this section are subject to approval by the commission.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter B. Texas-Bred Greyhounds › Section 2030.052. State Greyhound Breed Registry

Sec. 2030.052.  STATE GREYHOUND BREED REGISTRY.  The officially designated state greyhound breed registry for accredited Texas-bred greyhounds is the Texas Greyhound Association.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2030 - Texas-Bred Horses and Greyhounds › Subchapter B. Texas-Bred Greyhounds › Section 2030.053. Breakage Distributions Due State Greyhound Breed Registry

Sec. 2030.053.  BREAKAGE DISTRIBUTIONS DUE STATE GREYHOUND BREED REGISTRY.  (a)  The state greyhound breed registry shall adopt rules to provide for the use of breakage received by the registry under Section 2028.154(a).
(b)  A racetrack association shall pay the appropriate state greyhound breed registry at least every 30 days the breakage due to the breed registry.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2031 - Texas Derbies › Section 2031.001. Establishment of Texas Derbies

Sec. 2031.001.  ESTABLISHMENT OF TEXAS DERBIES.  (a)  The commission shall establish as Texas Derbies the following annual stakes races:
(1)  one race open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds;
(2)  one race open only to three-year-old Texas-bred Thoroughbreds;
(3)  one race open to three-year-old quarter horses; and
(4)  one race open only to three-year-old Texas-bred quarter horses.
(b)  Each Texas Derby must be held annually on a date and at the class 1 racetrack determined by the commission.  The commission shall determine the location of each Texas Derby in consultation with:
(1)  each class 1 racetrack;
(2)  the official state horse breed registries; and
(3)  the official horsemen's organization.
(c)  The commission may sell the right to name a Texas Derby.  The commission shall deposit the proceeds from the sale of the right to name a Texas Derby into the Texas Derby escrow purse fund established under Section 2031.004.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2031 - Texas Derbies › Section 2031.002. Race Conditions, Entrance Qualifications, and Preference System

Sec. 2031.002.  RACE CONDITIONS, ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS, AND PREFERENCE SYSTEM.  (a)  For each Texas Derby, the race conditions, the entrance qualifications, and the preference system used to determine race finalists shall be developed by:
(1)  the racetrack that is awarded the derby, for a race described by Section 2031.001(a)(1) or (3); or
(2)  the respective official state horse breed registries and the official horsemen's organization, for a race described by Section 2031.001(a)(2) or (4).
(b)  The race conditions, the entrance qualifications, and the preference system developed under Subsection (a) are subject to review and approval by the executive director.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2031 - Texas Derbies › Section 2031.003. Prerace Examination

Sec. 2031.003.  PRERACE EXAMINATION.  (a)  For each Texas Derby, the commission shall appoint a state veterinarian to conduct a prerace examination of each horse entered in the race to determine whether the horse:
(1)  is healthy; and
(2)  meets standards set by commission rule for racing.
(b)  The examination may:
(1)  be conducted at any time before the race; and
(2)  include any procedure that the state veterinarian considers necessary to make the determination required by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2031 - Texas Derbies › Section 2031.004. Texas Derby Escrow Purse Fund

Sec. 2031.004.  TEXAS DERBY ESCROW PURSE FUND.  (a)  The commission shall establish a Texas Derby escrow purse fund.
(b)  Notwithstanding Section 2023.053 or 2024.055 or any other law, the commission by rule shall determine a portion of the fees, charges, and other revenue collected under this subtitle to be deposited to the credit of the Texas Derby escrow purse fund in the amount reasonably necessary to maintain competitive purses for each Texas Derby.
(c)  The commission shall by rule establish a schedule of entrance fees for participants in each Texas Derby.  A portion of each entrance fee, in the amount determined by the commission under Subsection (b), shall be deposited in the Texas Derby escrow purse fund.
(d)  The commission by rule may assess under this subtitle additional charges and fees, including gate fees, to supplement the funds otherwise deposited in the Texas Derby escrow purse fund under this section.
(e)  The commission may not:
(1)  use funds from the accredited Texas-bred program under Subchapter A, Chapter 2030, or the escrowed purse account under Section 2028.204 to fund the Texas Derby escrow purse fund; or
(2)  order a state horse breed registry to fund a purse for a Texas Derby, make contributions to the Texas Derby escrow purse fund, or pay the expenses of a Texas Derby race.
(f)  State revenue may not be deposited to the credit of the Texas Derby escrow purse fund except as provided by this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2032 - Livestock Shows, Exhibits, and Fairs › Section 2032.001. County Livestock Shows and Exhibits; County Rights

Sec. 2032.001.  COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND EXHIBITS; COUNTY RIGHTS.  (a)  Subject to the licensing requirements and other provisions of this subtitle, a county may conduct an annual race meeting, not to exceed 16 racing days, in connection with a livestock show or exhibit held under Chapter 319, Local Government Code.
(b)  An agent qualified to hold a license under this subtitle and selected by the commissioners court under Section 319.004, Local Government Code, may conduct the race meeting.
(c)  This subtitle does not prohibit a county from exercising any right otherwise granted to any person by this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2032 - Livestock Shows, Exhibits, and Fairs › Section 2032.002. Counties Holding Certain Racetrack Licenses

Sec. 2032.002.  COUNTIES HOLDING CERTAIN RACETRACK LICENSES.  (a)  A county that holds a class 4 racetrack license may conduct an annual race meeting not to exceed five racing days in connection with a livestock show or exhibit held under Chapter 319, Local Government Code.  A racing day of the annual race meeting must be conducted on a day when general fair activities are conducted.
(b)  A county that holds a class 4 racetrack license may contract with an agent to conduct any portion of a race meeting.  The agent must hold a license issued under this subtitle that is appropriate for the service the agent provides.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2032 - Livestock Shows, Exhibits, and Fairs › Section 2032.003. Public Fairs and Livestock Exhibitions

Sec. 2032.003.  PUBLIC FAIRS AND LIVESTOCK EXHIBITIONS.  Subject to the licensing requirements and other provisions of this subtitle, a nonprofit corporation may conduct a race meeting, not to exceed 16 racing days, for the purpose of encouraging agriculture through the operation of public fairs and livestock exhibitions.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers › Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures › Section 2033.001. General Criminal Penalty

Sec. 2033.001.  GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.  If a provision of this subtitle creates an offense without providing a specific penalty, a person who violates that provision commits a state jail felony.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers › Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures › Section 2033.002. Unlawful Racing

Sec. 2033.002.  UNLAWFUL RACING.  A person commits an offense if:
(1)  the person participates in, permits, or conducts a horse or greyhound race at a racetrack;
(2)  the person wagers on the partial or final outcome of the horse or greyhound race or knows or reasonably should know that another person is betting on the partial or final outcome of the race; and
(3)  the race is not part of a performance or race meeting conducted under this subtitle or commission rule.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers › Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures › Section 2033.003. Pari-Mutuel Wagering Without License

Sec. 2033.003.  PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING WITHOUT LICENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, without a license, the person in any capacity participates or is otherwise involved in horse racing or greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering.
(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the actor was required by this subtitle to obtain a racetrack license, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.
(c)   It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) that the actor was a spectator or a person placing a wager.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers › Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures › Section 2033.004. Racing Without License

Sec. 2033.004.  RACING WITHOUT LICENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:
(1)  conducts a horse or greyhound race without a racetrack license; and
(2)  knows or reasonably should know that another person is betting on the final or partial outcome of the race.
(b)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers › Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures › Section 2033.005. Impersonating License Holder

Sec. 2033.005.  IMPERSONATING LICENSE HOLDER.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person impersonates a license holder with the intent to induce another person to submit to the actor's purported authority as a license holder or to rely on the actor's actions as an alleged license holder.
(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Occupations Code › Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment › Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act › Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers › Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures › Section 2033.006. Unlawful Possession or Use of Credential

Sec. 2033.006.  UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OR USE OF CREDENTIAL.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly possesses or displays a credential or false credential that identifies the person as the holder of the credential and the person knows that:
(1)  the credential is not issued to the person; or
(2)  the person is not a license holder.
(b)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.