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TX HB5013

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Briscoe Cain

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all forms of live dog racing, including greyhound racing, in Texas, while maintaining regulation of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse races

  • Removes all references to greyhound racing from the Texas Racing Act, including eliminating the requirement for one Racing Commission member with greyhound racing expertise (now requiring two members with horse racing knowledge instead)

  • Allows existing greyhound racetrack associations to apply by September 1, 2030 to convert their licenses to Class 2 or Class 3 horse racing track licenses

  • Requires the Texas Racing Commission to investigate or assist local law enforcement in investigating unlawful dog races conducted in the state

  • Repeals multiple statutory provisions related to greyhound racing, including those governing greyhound racetrack licensing, greyhound-specific wagering pools, Texas-bred greyhound programs, and simulcast cross-species wagering

Legislative Description

Relating to the Texas Racing Commission and the regulation of dog races, including greyhound races, as live events in this state and of simulcast wagering on greyhound races conducted out of state.

Amusements, Games, Sports

Last Action

Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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