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TEXAS RACING ACT > CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; DISCIPLINARY POWERS
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to criminal penalties and procedures related to horse and greyhound racing under the Texas Racing Act. It establishes offenses and penalties for various actions, such as participating in or wagering on races without a license, impersonating a license holder, possessing or displaying false credentials, failing to display a credential, forging pari-mutuel tickets, making false statements, offering bribes or benefits to influence race outcomes, possessing or using prohibited devices or substances, and accepting employment or remuneration from racetracks. The penalties for these offenses range from Class C misdemeanors to state jail felonies and third-degree felonies. There are exemptions for spectators, persons placing wagers, recognized Texas Indian tribe members living on a reservation or trust lands, and license holders. The document also mentions the authority of commissioned officers and peace officers to conduct searches for prohibited items at racetracks, with individuals accepting licenses or credentials deemed to have consented to such searches. The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation of search provisions. The venue for prosecution of offenses under this subtitle is in Travis County or in a county where an element of the offense occurred. The document also clarifies that it does not restrict the commission’s administrative authority to enforce the subtitle and commission rules. Overall, these provisions aim to regulate and enforce legal standards in the horse and greyhound racing industry in Texas.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons involved in horse and greyhound racing under the Texas Racing Act
What does it govern?
Criminal and administrative penalties; disciplinary powers
What are exemptions?
Exemptions for spectators, persons placing wagers, recognized Texas Indian tribe members living on a reservation or trust lands, and license holders
What are the Penalties?
Class C misdemeanors to state jail felonies and third-degree felonies for various offenses
Jurisdiction
Texas