TITLE economic-regulation

Part VIII. Texas Racing Commission

Chapter 309. Operation of Racetracks

Subchapter C. Greyhound Racetracks

2. Operations

16 TAC §309.353

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §309.353, concerning the dismissal of kennels. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the February 5, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 673). The amendment is the result of discussions between agency staff and representatives of the greyhound racetracks and the Texas Greyhound Association. The amendment clarifies the reasons for which a kennel contract may be dismissed from a greyhound racetrack. In order for new kennels to be given a chance at Texas greyhound racetracks, the amendment provides that for five years after a kennel is dismissed, the association cannot book another kennel that is owned substantially by the dismissed kennel's owners.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e, §3.02, which authorize the Commission to adopt rules for conducting racing with wagering and for administering the Texas Racing Act; and §6.06, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules on all matters relating to the operation of racetracks.

The amendment implements Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 8, 1999.

Paula C. Flowerday

Executive Secretary

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: April 30, 1999

Proposal publication date: February 5, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 833-6699

Chapter 321. Pari-mutuel Wagering

Subchapter A. Regulation and Totalisator Operations

2. Mutuel Tickets

16 TAC §321.38

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §321.38, concerning the cancellation of mutuel tickets. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the February 5, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 674). This amendment changes the focus of the section from regulating the cancellation of mutuel tickets to the cancellation of win wagers on mutuel tickets. The amendment provides a win wager over $500 may not be cancelled. The amendment also clarifies when a win wager may be cancelled. Lastly, it provides for the association to post notice of these standards.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e, §3.02, which authorize the Commission to adopt rules for conducting racing with wagering and for administering the Texas Racing Act; §11.01, which authorizes the commission to adopt rules to regulate pari-mutuel wagering; and §11.011, which authorizes the commission to adopt rules to regulate pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast races.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 8, 1999.

Paula C. Flowerday

Executive Secretary

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: April 30, 1999

Proposal publication date: February 5, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 833-6699