The provided legal document content pertains to the powers and duties of the comptroller under the Texas Racing Act. The comptroller is authorized to adopt rules for enforcement purposes and has the authority to inspect books, records, and financial statements required by the commission. The comptroller and authorized agents have the right to enter the office, racetrack, or other place of business of racetrack associations or totalisator license holders to inspect books, records, financial statements, and test the totalisator system for accuracy.

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.

The provided legal document content pertains to the regulation of racetrack operation and premises under the Texas Racing Act. It applies to racetrack associations. The document outlines various rules and requirements for racetrack associations, including the filing of detailed financial statements, approval of transactions involving ownership changes, restrictions on conducting races at locations other than the designated place, changing the location of a racetrack, leasing of racetracks and surrounding structures, security measures at racetracks, contracting for kennels at greyhound racetracks, restrictions on locating automobile racing facilities near horse or greyhound racetracks, and conducting other lawful business on racetrack grounds.

The provided legal document content pertains to the regulation of wagering on horse races and greyhound races under the system known as pari-mutuel wagering. It applies to the commission, racetrack associations, licensed individuals, and individuals involved in pari-mutuel wagering on horse races and greyhound races. The commission is responsible for adopting rules to regulate wagering, including rules for licensed individuals, prohibiting wagering by commission employees, prohibiting racetrack associations from accepting telephone or credit wagers, and ensuring maximum enforceability of the rules.

The first legal document governs the set-asides for purses and purse accounts in horse racetrack associations. It requires horse racetrack associations to deduct a certain percentage from each pari-mutuel pool for distribution as provided by specific sections. The amounts set aside for purses must be transferred to purse accounts maintained by breed by the horsemen’s organization. The horsemen’s organization holds legal title to the purse accounts and may contract with a horse racetrack association to manage them.

The provided legal document content pertains to the allocation of live and simulcast horse racing days in Texas. The commission is responsible for allocating the racing days for each racetrack, considering live race dates separately from simulcast race dates. The commission may prohibit racing on Sundays, unless it conflicts with another provision of the subtitle. Racetrack associations are granted additional horse racing days during a horse race meeting to be conducted as charity days.

The provided legal document content pertains to the regulation of Texas-bred horses, breed registries, and horse racing in Texas. The document establishes that state horse breed registries must adopt reasonable rules to qualify accredited Texas-bred horses and promote horse breeding in the state. The Texas Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Texas Quarter Horse Association, Texas Appaloosa Horse Club, Texas Arabian Breeders Association, and Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association are designated as the state horse breed registries for specific horse breeds.

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 provided legal document content pertains to the conduct of race meetings in connection with livestock shows or exhibits. According to the Texas Statutes, a county may conduct an annual race meeting, not exceeding 16 racing days, in connection with a livestock show or exhibit held under Chapter 319 of the Local Government Code. The county may select an agent qualified to hold a license to conduct the race meeting. Additionally, a county that holds a class 4 racetrack license may conduct an annual race meeting not exceeding five racing days, which must be conducted on a day when general fair activities are conducted.

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.