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TEXAS RACING ACT > LICENSING
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the licensing requirements and procedures under the Texas Racing Act. The Texas Racing Commission is responsible for adopting rules related to license applications and evaluating the financial responsibility, moral character, and ability of applicants. The commission must comply with Chapter 53 in administering the licensing program. Application forms for licenses are prescribed by the commission, and each license holder is provided with a credential. Reasonable license fees are annually determined for each category of license. The commission sets fees to cover the costs of regulating, overseeing, and licensing live and simulcast racing at racetracks. The operation of a racetrack and participation in racing are privileges granted by the commission through a license, subject to reasonable and necessary conditions set by the commission. Additionally, the document highlights the requirement for applicants to submit a complete set of fingerprints to the commission, including officers, directors, and individuals with at least a five percent interest in the applicant. The Department of Public Safety may also request fingerprints from any person owning an interest in an applicant for a racetrack license. The fingerprints are taken by a peace officer or a district office of the commission using approved forms provided by the Department of Public Safety. The commission forwards the fingerprints to the Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of Investigation for classification and checking against existing fingerprint files. The commission is prohibited from issuing a racetrack license until the Department of Public Safety provides its findings regarding the applicant’s criminal record. However, a temporary occupational license may be issued before the report is received. This provision was added to the Texas Racing Act in 2017 and became effective on April 1, 2019. The document also outlines the requirements for obtaining a racetrack license in Texas. It states that a person or entity must obtain a racetrack license issued by the Texas Racing Commission before conducting wagering on a horse or greyhound race meeting. The document specifies that the application for a racetrack license must include various information, such as personal details, location of the racetrack, ownership details, statement of assets and liabilities, type of racing to be conducted, and requested dates. Proof of residency and any additional information required by the commission must also be provided. The application must be sworn to by the applicant or, in the case of a corporation or association, by its chief executive officer. Nonprofit corporations have slightly different disclosure requirements. The document also mentions that an application fee must be paid, with the specific amount determined by the Texas Racing Commission based on the type and classification of the racetrack. The minimum application fees range from $1,500 to $15,000 for horse racetracks, depending on the class, and the minimum application fee for greyhound racetracks is $20,000. If a licensed racetrack petitions for a higher racetrack classification, additional fees will be imposed. The document further states that applicants must submit copies of management, concession, and totalisator contracts associated with the proposed license, and any changes to these contracts must be reported to the commission. Background checks are required for applicants and individuals or entities associated with the racetrack, and the commission may refuse to issue or renew a license based on the results of these checks. The document also mentions that security may be required to ensure compliance with the requirements of the subtitle and commission rules. Once all requirements for licensure have been satisfied, the commission will notify the applicant that the application is complete. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violations. Overall, this document provides a comprehensive overview of the application requirements and processes for obtaining a racetrack license in Texas.
Whom does it apply to?
Applicants for racetrack licenses, license holders, individuals associated with racetracks
What does it govern?
Licensing requirements and procedures under the Texas Racing Act
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Texas