TITLE 16.ECONOMIC REGULATION

Part 8. TEXAS RACING COMMISSION

Chapter 307. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION

Subchapter C. PROCEEDINGS BY STEWARDS AND RACING JUDGES

16 TAC §307.65

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §307.65, relating to the reciprocity of rulings issued in other racing jurisdictions. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposal published in the February 21, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 1601) and the amendment will not be republished.

The amendment is adopted to enhance the integrity of pari-mutuel racing by prohibiting licensees from circumventing disciplinary actions taken in other racing jurisdictions.

The amendment deletes the restriction that the stewards and racing judges may honor rulings issued only by racing jurisdictions in the United States. This amendment will permit the stewards and racing judges to honor, through reciprocity, the rulings against licensees that are issued by racing jurisdictions throughout the world.

No comments were received regarding the 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; and §3.07, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules specifying the authority and duties of racing officials and authorizes the stewards and racing judges to impose penalties against occupational licensees.

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 5, 2003.

TRD-200303399

Paula C. Flowerday

Executive Secretary

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: February 21, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 833-6907


Chapter 311. OTHER LICENSES

Subchapter A. LICENSING PROVISIONS

1. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES

16 TAC §311.3

The Texas Racing Commission adopts an amendment to §311.3, relating to information for background checks, without changes to the proposed text published in the February 21, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 1602) and the amendment will not be republished.

The amendment is adopted to ensure the Commission's occupational licensing program will function efficiently and effectively.

The amendment increases the number of days the Commission staff has to deliver fingerprint cards for license applicants to the Department of Public Safety for processing.

No comments were received regarding the 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; and §5.03, which requires an applicant for a license to submit fingerprints.

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 5, 2003.

TRD-200303400

Paula C. Flowerday

Executive Secretary

Texas Racing Commission

Effective date: July 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: February 21, 2003

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