Part 8.
TEXAS RACING COMMISSION
Chapter 303.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subchapter D. TEXAS BRED INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
2.
PROGRAM FOR HORSES
16 TAC §303.94
The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §303.94,
relating to Arabian horse rules without changes to the proposed text as published
in the May 18, 2001 issue of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 3592) and will not be republished.
The amendment adopts by reference the latest rules of the Texas Arabian
Breeders Association ("TABA"), the official breed registry for Arabian horses
in accordance with the Racing Act. In an effort to encourage and promote Arabian
Accredited Texas-bred racing, the TABA has changed it rules to clarify the
standards for Texas-bred accreditation. These rules establish a program for
accredited grandfather runners. Additionally, the TABA amended rules establish
a fee schedule for the new accredited horses.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the Texas Civil Statutes, Article
179e, §3.02 which authorizes the Commission to make rules relating exclusively
to horse or greyhound racing;§6.08, which authorizes the Commission to
adopt rules relating to the accounting, audit, and distribution of all amounts
set aside for the Texas-bred program.
The adopted 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 June 27, 2001.
TRD-200103665
Judith L. Kennison
General Counsel
Texas Racing Commission
Effective date: July 17, 2001
Proposal publication date: May 18, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 833-6699
Subchapter E. TRAINING FACILITIES
16 TAC §313.507
The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §313.507
relating to employees at training facilities without changes to the proposed
text as published in the May 18, 2001 issue of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 3592) and will not be republished.
The amendment reflects the current licensing fee of $15.00 from the previously
charged $20.00 for employees of training facilities. This reduction has been
in effect for over a year and was listed in the fee schedule, however it had
been inadvertently omitted from this rule.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the Texas Civil Statutes, Article
179e, §3.02 which authorizes the Commission to regulate every race meeting
in this state involving wagering on the result of greyhound or horse racing; §7.02,
which authorizes the Commission to adopt categories of occupational licenses;
and §7.05, which authorizes the Commission to set the amount of occupational
fees by rule.
The adopted 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 June 27, 2001.
TRD-200103666
Judith L. Kennison
General Counsel
Texas Racing Commission
Effective date: July 17, 2001
Proposal publication date: May 18, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 833-6699
Subchapter B. TREATMENT OF HORSES
16 TAC §319.111
The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §
319.111, relating to bleeders and the Furosemide (Lasix) program without changes
to the proposed text as published in the May 18, 2001 issue of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 3593) and will not be republished. The amendment
clarifies an ambiguity in the definition of a "bleeder". The amendment makes
plain that a diagnosis of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) made
in another pari-mutuel racing jurisdiction will also be considered a valid
diagnosis in Texas.
Written comment was received from representatives of Texas owners and trainer
in support of the adoption. This comment also included suggestions for other
subsections of the rule. These suggestions or similar language will be proposed
to the Commission at its next meeting.
The amendment is adopted under the Texas Civil Statutes, Article
179e, §3.02 which authorizes the Commission to regulate every race meeting
in this state involving wagering on the result of greyhound or horse racing;§6.06
which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules 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 June 27, 2001.
TRD-200103667
Judith L. Kennison
General Counsel
Texas Racing Commission
Effective date: July 17, 2001
Proposal publication date: May 18, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 833-6699
Subchapter D. SIMULCAST WAGERING
Chapter 313.
OFFICIALS AND RULES OF HORSE RACING
Chapter 319.
VETERINARY PRACTICES AND DRUG TESTING
Chapter 321.
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING