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TEXAS RACING ACT > LOCAL OPTION ELECTION TO LEGALIZE PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Short Summary
The provided legal document content includes information on three different processes related to the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in a specific county in Texas. The first process is the local option election, which allows qualified voters of the county to vote on the approval of pari-mutuel wagering on horse races or greyhound races. The document outlines the requirements for a valid petition and the role of the county clerk and commissioners court in ordering the election. The second process pertains to election contest proceedings, where any qualified voter or person licensed or applying for a license under the Texas Racing Act can contest the election by filing a petition in the district court within 30 days after the election result is declared. The document explains the procedures for conducting the contest suit and the role of the judge in determining the questions of law and fact. It also mentions the requirement for the contestant to post a bond to cover potential damages and costs. The third process is the rescission election, which allows the commissioners court to order a new election to revoke the approval of pari-mutuel wagering. The requirements for the rescission election petition are the same as those for the local option election. The document specifies the timeline for holding the rescission election and the process for conducting it. If the majority of votes cast in the rescission election favor the rescission, pari-mutuel wagering may not be conducted in that county, except under certain circumstances for racetrack associations with outstanding long-term liabilities. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties related to these processes.
Whom does it apply to?
Qualified voters of the county, persons licensed or applying for a license under the Texas Racing Act, commissioners court, district court, county attorney, criminal district attorney or district attorney
What does it govern?
Local option election to approve the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering, election contest proceedings related to the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering, rescission election to revoke the approval of the legalization of racing with pari-mutuel wagering
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Texas