TITLE 16.ECONOMIC REGULATION

Part 8. TEXAS RACING COMMISSION

Chapter 301. DEFINITIONS

16 TAC §301.1

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §301.1, relating to definitions without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 16, 2001, issue of Texas Register (26 TexReg 2097) and will not be republished. The amendment deletes the definition of the term "declaration". This term has become obsolete in the racing industry. The amendment also capitalizes the word "commission" and changes the phrase "rules of the commission" to "the Rules" to conform to current rule style. The amendment reflects the agency's continued effort to keep its rules relevant and in conformity with industry terminology.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this 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;§6.06, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules on all matters relating to the operation of racetracks; §11.01, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to regulate pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound and horse races; and §11.011, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to implement pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting races.

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 May 2, 2001.

TRD-200102521

Judith L. Kennison

General Counsel

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: June 1, 2001

Proposal publication date: March 16, 2001

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


Chapter 309. RACETRACK LICENSES AND OPERATIONS

Subchapter C. HORSE RACETRACKS

1. RACETRACKS

16 TAC §309.214

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §309.214 relating to distance markers around horse racetracks without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 16, 2001, issue of Texas Register (26 TexReg 2100) and will not be republished. The amendment clarifies the demarcation of distances around a horse racetrack. These distances are to be measured in either miles, fractions of miles, or yards, not poles.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted 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; §3.021 which authorizes the Commission to regulate all aspects of greyhound and horse racing in the State; and §6.06 which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules relating to all aspects of pari-mutuel tracks.

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 May 2, 2001.

TRD-200102522

Judith L. Kennison

General Counsel

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: June 1, 2001

Proposal publication date: March 16, 2001

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


Chapter 311. OTHER LICENSES

Subchapter A. LICENSING PROVISIONS

1. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES

16 TAC §311.5

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §311.5, relating to license fees without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 16, 2001, issue of Texas Register (26 TexReg 2101) and will not be republished. The amendment permits licensees the option of making payment by use of a credit card for fees and fines. This amendment will provide an added convenience to the licensees.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e, §3.02, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules for conducting racing with wagering and for administering the Texas Racing Act; and §7.02, which authorizes the Commission to establish categories of occupational licenses and the qualifications and experience required for licensing in each category.

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 May 2, 2001.

TRD-200102523

Judith L. Kennison

General Counsel

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: June 1, 2001

Proposal publication date: March 16, 2001

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