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Can you summarize Tex. Occ. Chapter 2031?
TEXAS RACING ACT > TEXAS DERBIES
Short Summary
The legal document pertains to the establishment and organization of the Texas Derbies, which are annual stakes races held in Texas. It outlines the types of races that make up the Texas Derbies, including races open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds and quarter horses, as well as races exclusively for Texas-bred Thoroughbreds and quarter horses. The document specifies that each Texas Derby must be held annually on a date and at a class 1 racetrack determined by the Texas Racing Commission. The commission is required to consult with racetracks, horse breed registries, and horsemen’s organizations to determine the location of each Texas Derby. The document also allows for the sale of naming rights for a Texas Derby, with the proceeds being deposited into the Texas Derby escrow purse fund. The fund is established to maintain competitive purses for each Texas Derby. The document further outlines the appointment of a state veterinarian to conduct a prerace examination of each horse entered in a Texas Derby to ensure their health and compliance with racing standards. The examination may be conducted at any time before the race and may include any necessary procedures. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
The document applies to the Texas Racing Commission, which is responsible for establishing and overseeing the Texas Derbies. It also applies to racetracks, horse breed registries, horsemen's organizations, and participants in the Texas Derbies, including owners, trainers, and jockeys.
What does it govern?
The legal document governs the establishment and organization of the Texas Derbies, which are annual stakes races held in Texas. It specifies the types of races that make up the Texas Derbies, including races open to three-year-old Thoroughbreds and quarter horses, as well as races exclusively for Texas-bred Thoroughbreds and quarter horses. The document also outlines the process for determining the location of each Texas Derby in consultation with racetracks, horse breed registries, and horsemen's organizations. Additionally, it allows for the sale of naming rights for a Texas Derby, with the proceeds being deposited into the Texas Derby escrow purse fund.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the document.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned in the document.
Jurisdiction
Texas