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TX HB4757
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Senfronia Thompson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all greyhound and dog racing as live events in Texas, while maintaining regulation of horse racing under the Texas Racing Commission
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Allows existing greyhound racetrack associations to convert their licenses to Class 2 or Class 3 horse racing licenses by January 1, 2026, with a $25,000 application fee and facility conversion deadline of December 31, 2029
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Creates the Texas Equine Education and Research Council, composed of the Racing Commission executive director and representatives from Texas A&M veterinary and agricultural programs, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Department of State Health Services
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Extends temporary racetrack license duration from 2 years to 5 years, allows Class 2 racetracks to transfer allocated race dates to Class 1 racetracks with horsemen's organization approval, and authorizes the executive director to apply for grants
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Expands cease and desist authority to cover any person (not just license holders) and authorizes seizure of animals suspected of cruelty violations, with the cease and desist order satisfying probable cause requirements for seizure proceedings
Legislative Description
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
4/3/2025